Ch. 14 Key TERMS
what is Body Mechanics
This refers to the way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts.
what is Bloodborne Pathogen Standard?
This is one of the two main safety standards established by OSHA that specifically affects health care providers.
what is Class B?
used on fires involving flammable or combustible liquid such as gasoline, oil, paint, grease, and cooking fat
what is "A" in RACE?
activate the alarm
what is Heat?
flames
what is Base of Support?
Maintaining a broad base of support is a basic rule of body mechanics that involves keeping the feet 8–10 inches apart, placing one foot slightly forward, balancing weight on both feet, and pointing the toes in the direction of movement.
what is Environmental Safety?
While the term is not explicitly defined in a single sentence, the text indicates it involves identifying and following regulations for patient and personal safety, such as correctly maintaining equipment (e.g., tucking power cords safely under a bed) and following safety standards for handling hazardous chemicals.
what is Class C?
used on electrical fires such as fuse boxes, appliances, wiring, and electrical outlets
what is "C" in RACE?
What is water?
has pressurized water and should be used on class A fires
what is OSHA?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a division of the Department of Labor that establishes and enforces safety standards for the workplace.
what is Radiation Exposure?
This is listed as a key term related to the promotion of safety in a health care environment.
what is Class D?
used on burning or combustible metals
What is "E" in RACE
extinguish the fire or evacuate the area
what is Carbon Dioxide?
contains gas that gives a smothering action on the fire
what is Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
Formerly known as Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), these are documents that manufacturers must provide with any hazardous products they sell. They contain 16 standard sections with information on how to properly and safely handle hazardous chemicals.
what is Fire extinguisher?
classified and labeled according to the kind of fire they extinguish
what is Class K?
used on burning cooking materials and appliances in commercials cooking sites such as restaurants
What is oxygen?
present in the air
what is Dry chemical?
has a chemical that acts to smother fire
what is Safety Standard?
These are sets of rules established and enforced by OSHA to maintain safety in the workplace. In health care, two main standards are the Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Standard and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
what is Class A?
used on fires involving combustibles such as paper, cloth, plastic, and wood
What is "R" in RACE?
rescue anyone in immediate danger
what is Fuel?
any material that will burn
what is Halon?
has a gas that collides with the chemical reaction that occurs when fuels burn