Safety First
What is the main purpose of safety procedures in healthcare?
What should you do before lifting a heavy object?
Why do you bend your knees and keep your back straight.
What is the most important way to prevent the spread of infection?
Why is handwashing important.
What are three elements of the fire triangle?
What is heat, fuel, and oxygen
What does the biohazard symbol warn you about?
what is a potentially infectious biological material(s)
What organization establishes workplace safety?
What is OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
What is the proper position of your feet when lifting?
This health issue occurs due to microorganisms like bacteria and viruses.
What are infections
What does RACE stand for?
Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate
What does NFPA stand for?
What is the National Fire Protection Association
This are the key outcomes of promoting safety practices.
What is preventing errors, accidents, injuries, and infections
What should you do instead of twisting your body while lifting?
what is to turn your entire body using your feet
What does PPE stand for?
What does PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
What is an incident report used for?
What is Documenting an accident, injury or unusual event
What document provides information about chemical hazards and safe handling?
what's the purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
What device is used to help transfer a patient safely?
What is a Gait Belt.
What should you do immediately after a needlestick injury?
Which class of fire extinguisher is used for electrical fires?
What is the purpose of a class C fire extinguisher
What should you do if you discover a spill of an unknown chemical?
Why do you keep others away and follow facility procedures for reporting and cleanup
What organization accredits healthcare facilities and promotes patient safety?
What is The Joint Commission
What is ergonomics?
What is designing a work environment to reduce stress and prevent injuries.
What precautions are used with all patients to prevent exposure to blood and body fluids?
Why should oxygen tanks be kept away from flames and sparks?
Why does oxygen support combustion and increase the risk of a fire
A patient begins to fall while walking. What should you do?
Why do you support the patient, lower them safely to the floor, and call for assistance