Safety and Precautions!
Common EVS Knowledge
The ABC's of Housekeeping...
I Know My Stuff!
TOUGH Questions
100

What color isolation would a patient with MRSA be under?

Red

100

What is the name of the chemical we use to charge microfiber mops and mop patient rooms?

Stride or Alpha (Neutral cleaner)

100

What does PASS stand for?

Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep:

100

How many Microfiber Cloths Does it take to Clean a Room?

As many as needed to clean the room properly.

100

The best part of your Uniform?

SMILE:




200

Wet for signs are used to prevent...


Slip and Falls:

200

What is it called to completely clean a room or area from top to bottom?

Terminal clean:

200

What does RACE stand for?

Rescue Alarm Contain Extinguish:

200

In what Type of Room would you use Oxivir TB in?

TB Isolation Room

200

What is SDS and what is contained in it?

SAFTEY DATA SHEETS: Used to identify the hazards of a product and the procedures to follow if an incident with a product occurs.


300

What Does Code Orange Represent

Hazardous Spill

300

What is the name of the correct method to tie a Biohazard waste bag?

Goose-neck or Single Knot:

 

300

What does PACU stand for?

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit:

300

What are the five steps to AIDET?

Announce, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You:




300

The BEST way to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria?

Hand Hygiene:

400

What Pathogen will be found in a Patient Room with the following sign:

C-Difficile:

400

A group of often under appreciated professionals who save lives daily

What is Enviornmental Services Staff

400

What does CVMC stand for?

Central Vermont Medical Center

400

Name at least (10) High Touch Surfaces.

Door Knobs, Light Switches, Bedside Tables, Bed Rails, Phones, Call Boxes, Soap Dispensers, Sink Handles, Commodes, Shower Faucets, Pull Cords, Flush Handles, Toilet Seats, Hand Rails:



400

US goverment division who tracks HCAHPS?

CMS

500

What type of Pathogen/Bacteria can be found in a room with the following sign:

Tuberculosis:

500

What do you do first after cleaning a room?

Remove gloves and wash hands

500

What does OSHA stand for?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration:

500

What is the Dwell Time for Clorox  Bleach Germicidal Wipes, Brutab solution and Oxivir solution

3...4...5...

500

The 3rd party company the tracks patient surveys

PRESS GANEY:

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