Chapter 3 Safety
Examples of PPE (3)
What are gloves, goggles, face shields, gowns, shoe covers, hair bonnets, masks, and an eyewash station.
An invasion and growth of a microorganism in the human body that causes disease:
What is infection?
Exposure to blood, bacteria, and viruses.
What are Biological Hazards?
PPE is the acronym for:
What is Personal Protective Equipment?
HIPAA requires that every workplace develop and train employees in a chemical hygiene plan (CHP).
What is False?
OSHA
The eyewash station should be used for a minimum of:
What is 15-20 minutes?
Viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, helminths, and prions:
What are pathogens?
Slips, trips, falls, and lifting injuries:
What are Physical Hazards?
OSHA is the abbreviation for:
What is Occupational Safety Health Administration?
Proper body mechanics do not have to be followed when lifting boxes or heavy objects:
What is FALSE?
All chemicals should have _______________ that identify the chemical name and ingredients:
What are labels?
_______________________ infections are contracted by patients during hospital stays. They are normally caused by hospital personnel not following proper hand hygiene practices.
What is Nosocomial?
Injuries from objects that puncture:
What are Sharps Hazards?
RACE is the abbreviation for:
What is Rescue, Alarm, Confine, and Extinguish?
Bloodborne Pathogens are infectious agents carried in the blood, certain body fluids, and unfixed tissues.
What is TRUE?
Flush area, document incident, report incident to supervisor, and report to testing site to receive post-exposure care:
What should be done if a phlebotomist is stuck with a used needle?
How long can Hepatitis B survive in dried blood:
What is ONE week?
Frayed cords and faulty wiring:
What are Electrical Hazards?
PASS is the abbreviation for:
What is Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep?
A, B, C, D, AND K are all classes of fires:
What is TRUE?
Regulate safety practices in workplaces such as hospitals, schools, factories, and healthcare clinics:
What is OSHA?
Define fomite:
What is a contaminated object?
Exposure to toxins, corrosive, and irritating chemicals:
What are Chemical Hazards?
HBV is the abbreviation for:
What is Hepatitis B Virus?
Infectious agents can spread via six means:
What is FALSE?
Five:
Indirect and direct Common vehicle
Droplet Vectors
Airborne
Red of the NFPA Label indicates:
What is flammable?
Droplets, droplet nuclei, and dust particles that contain infectious microorganisms can travel at long distances via a sneeze or cough.
What is Airborne Transmission?
Exposure to items that may cause a rash or allergic reaction:
What are Latex Sensitivity Hazards?
SDS is the abbreviation for:
What is Safety Data Sheet?
Hand hygiene includes washing your hands with plain or antimicrobial soap and cold water.
What is FALSE?