Shock bone/joints injuries
What is shock?
A reduction of blood flow in the body; particularly to the brain and heart
What is a sterile covering for a wound or injury.
dressings
What is body Mechanics?
a proper use of correct muscles to safety and efficiently complete a task
How are foreign bodies defined?
Objects or substances that have entered in body and do not belong there.
What does occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) means?
A government agency put in place to oversee employee safety in the workplace
Symptoms of fracture
Swelling, discoloration, pain, and hearing the bone break
What is material used to secure dressings and slints.
Bandages
Benefits of maintaining proper body mechanics
saving time and energy, avoidance of musculoskeletal strain, and risk of injuries to self or others is minized
What are common mild foreign bodies that can enter the eye?
soap, beauty products, dirt, eyelashes, and insects.
What should you do if you see a nonworking light in the facility?
You should report the non-working light.
What is the common cause of fracture?
Falls and other accidents
What are the three popular types of bandages?
Triangualar, roller gauze, and elastic
What is the most common injury for health care workers?
Injury to the back
Mild foreign bodies are eay to come out by gently shaking the head. Serious foreign bodies need tweezers or forceps.
True or false, you should always walk on the right-hand side of the hallway?
True
Sympotms of strain and sprain
Strain: sudden pain, swelling, and bruising
Sprain: swelling, discoloration, pain and possibly limited motion.
What are elastic and roller gauze bandages used for?
To secured dressings and to support injured areas
How can back injuries be avoided?
maintain a line of gravity, maintain a stable center of gravity, maintain a wide base of support and maintain proper bady aligment
what are common foreign bodies that children often put up their noses?
Coins, buttons, pebbles, marbles, and other small toys.
What type of fire extinguisher should you use for an ordinary combustible fire?
You should use pressurized water to get the fire out.
Symptoms of dislocation
pain, deformity, limited or abnormal movements, swelling
What is a rigid device that supports and immobilizes and injured body part.
Splint
Why should your feet be shoulder-width apart when lifting?
to keep your balance
What are common foreign bodies that occur in the skin?
Splinyters, insect stingers, and fish hooks.
True or false, you should always run into he healthcare facilities?
False