Body Mechanics
When getting close to an object where should you bend from?
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The hips and knees
What does OSHA stand for?
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
How many times should you read the label on a solution bottle?
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At least three times
Before entering a patient's/resident's room what should you do?
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Knock on the door before entering
What are the three things that are needed to start a fire?
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Fuel, Heat & Oxygen
For a broad base of support how many inches apart should the feet be?
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8-10 inches
What are the two main standards that affect healthcare workers?
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The Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Standard & The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
True or False
It is okay for you to use frayed or damaged electrical chords?
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False
When should you observe the Safety checkpoints for a patient/resident?
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Before leaving them in a bed
What does the Acronym R.A.C.E stand for?
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Rescue, Activate, Contain & Extinguish
What is body mechanics?
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The way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts
What does PPE stand for and what items are considered PPE?
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Personal Protective Equipment such as masks, gowns, gloves, goggles etc
If you break any equipment or spill and solutions, what should you do?
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Report the incident to your instructor or immediate supervisor
Besides checking the wristband and asking the patient to state his or hers name what is another way you can identify a patient?
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Checking the name on the patient's bed and or the patient's record
What is the Class C fire extinguisher used for?
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Electrical fires (fuse boxes, wiring, electrical outlets, and appliances)
Mechanical Lifts, transfer belts, wheelchairs and other similar types of equipment are available to help with what?
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When a patient or object is too heavy for you to lift alone
What are the three common/main diseases that can be contracted by exposure to body fluids?
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Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)
What device is placed on the equipment to prevent it from being used?
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A locking device
When leaving a patient/resident in a bed what should be left on the floor lying around the patient?
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Nothing
Where should you keep your hands away from?
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Hair, Face, Mouth & Eyes
Why are Back braces controversial?
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They may provide a false sense of security, cause sweating, skin irritation and abdominal pressure
What is stated in section 1 on the SDS (Safety Data Sheet)?
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Identification: Identifies the chemical and its recommended use
What is the NFPA code on a chemical used for?
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To determine the hazards associated with the chemical
True or False
You should open the privacy curtains if they were closed when leaving a patient/resident in a bed?
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True
If your hands are not visibly dirty or contaminated with blood or body fluids, what can you clean them with?
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A waterless hand cleaner