History
Who is the "father of medicine"
Hippocrates
What causes diseases?
Pathogens
What three things cause a fire?
Oxygen, fuel, and heat
What is the definition of a pandemic?
When the outbreak of a disease is over a large geographical area.
Whats another name for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration?
OSHA
Who established the first hospitals
Ancient Romans
What is the 'mode of transmission'?
How the germ travels.
Which class of fire extinguisher is used for cloth, paper, plastic and wood.
Class A
Can a communicable disease be transmitted?
Yes.
How many sections are in a safety data sheet?
16
The Bubonic plague killed approx. killed what percent of people in Europe and Asia?
75%
What is a 'Reservoir'?
Area where the pathogen lives.
What does PASS stand for?
P: Pull the pin, A: Aim at the base of the fire, S: Squeeze the handle to discharge, S: Sweep side to side (at the base)
Who does it protect?
Patients, Family, and healthcare providers.
Ensure work site is maintained ________
Clean
They believed that illness was cause by what?
Demons/Evil spirits
What is the major difference between Aerobic and Anaerobic
Aerobic needs oxygen to survive, Anaerobic does not.
What is the most important thing you need to do when you see a fire?
Stay calm/Don't Panic
Was Covid-19 considered Airborne or Droplet?
Droplet.
What the NFPA color code for a Health Hazard?
Blue
What was the average life span in the ancient times.
20-35 yrs
What are the 3 major types of bacteria?
Cocci, Bacilli,and Spirilla
What does R.A.C.E stand for?
R: Rescue anyone in immediate danger, A: Activate the alarm, C: Contain the fire, E: Extinguish the fire.
What is the mask called that they recommend using for airborne precautions.
N-95 or higher
When was the Needlestick safety and prevention act passed?
November, 2000