Body Mechanics
What type of support should you have?
Broad
Before performing a procedure on a patient what should you do?
immediately
How many times should you read the label on a solution?
3
What are 3 things needed to start a fire?
fuel, heat, oxygen
How many inches apart should your feet be?
8-10 inches
How can you identify your patient?
What should you do if you see damaged equipment?
report it immediately
When are you allowed to operate equipment in the room?
when instructed to
What should not be used if oxygen is in use?
flammable liquids such as nail polish, oils
from the hips and knees
How can you provide privacy for a patient?
knock on the door, pull curtain, keep patient covered
What is the applied science that is used to promote safety and well being of a person by adapting the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries?
ergonomics
What should you do if you see a spill?
report it
What is the main rule in a fire?
stay calm
close to the body
MSDs
What should you do if a solution splashes in your eyes?
flush it
What should you do if a solution does not have a label?
don't use it
What does PASS stand for?
pull, aim, squeeze, and sweep
If a person is too heavy, what should you do?
get help
What are 3 safety checkpoints before leaving a patient in the bed?
wheels locked, call bell in reach, side rails up, bed lowest position, area neat and clean, and patient comfortable
What should you do if a particle gets in your eye?
report it
What should you do if you break something?
report it
What does RACE stand for?
rescue, alarm, contain, extinguish