Body Mechanics
The strongest muscles in the body that should be used when lifting?
What are leg muscles
Always wear these to protect your hands when cleaning up anything?
What are gloves?
This should be kept clear to prevent tripping hazards.
What are walkways or hallways?
The first thing to do when you see an accident at school or work.
What is get help or call an adult/911?
What does SDS stand for?
What is Safety Data Sheet?
True or False: Always bend at the waist when picking something up.
What is False
This type of shoes should be worn in healthcare settings to prevent slips.
These alarms should be tested monthly in homes for fire safety
What is smoke detectors?
Turning pot handles inward on the stove prevents these.
What are burns?
SDS sheets give information about these types of materials.
What are chemicals?
This body position keeps your spine straight and balanced when lifting.
What is a squat/lifting with your knees bent?
Name one piece of personal protective equipment besides gloves
What is mask, goggles, or gown?
Proper lighting in hallways and rooms prevents these accidents.
What are falls?
Helmets prevent this type of injury.
What are head injuries?
Name one thing an SDS tell you about a chemica.
What are hazards, safe handling, storage, or first aid measures?
When moving a heavy object, it’s safer to do this instead of lifting.
What is push or pull?
This is the first step before performing any nursing skill.
What is wash your hands?
Wet floors in hospitals and schools should be cleaned or marked with this
What is Wet floor sign?
True or False: It‘s safe to use equipment you don’t know how to operate.
What is false?
The section of the SDS that explains what to do if someone is exposed.
What are first aid measure?
The best way to avoid injury when lifting with a team.
What is communicate and lift together?
Safety practice nurses use to protect themselves from every patient’s body fluids.
What are Standard Precautions?
This environmental factors should never block fire exits.
What is furniture or clutter?
The “right patient, right procedure“ rules prevents these medical mistakes
What are errors/ accidents in care?
Why is it important for nurses to know how to use SDS sheets?
What is to keep themselves and patients safe from chemical hazards?