PPE
This type of PPE is essential for protecting your eyes and face from splashes/debris
What is a face shield or Goggles?
This device is used to extinguish small fires in the workplace
What is a fire extinguisher?
This is the standard number to call for emergency assistance in most places.
What is 911?
This is the practice of cleaning hands before and after patient contact to prevent infection.
What is hand hygiene?
This symbol indicates that a chemical is flammable
What is the flame symbol?
This PPE is designed to protect your hands from hazardous substances and sharp objects
What are gloves?
This plan outlines the procedures for evacuating personnel in the event of a fire
What is a fire evacuation plan?
This protocol involves checking the patient's airway, breathing, and circulation.
What is CPR?
This is the term for the process of sterilizing equipment to kill all microorganisms.
What is autoclaving?
This is the term for a document that provides information on hazardous materials used in the workplace.
What is a safety Data sheet?
What is a respirator?
This should be checked regularly to ensure it is functioning properly in case of a fire.
What is a smoke detector or fire alarm?
This should be done immediately if a patient is bleeding heavily and you cannot stop it with pressure.
What is to apply a tourniquet?
This type of isolation is used for patients with diseases spread through droplets.
What is droplet isolation?
This should be done immediately if a chemical spill occurs in the workplace.
What is to follow the spill response procedures outlined in the SDS?
What are safety shoes or boots?
This is the first action you should take if you discover a fire in the hospital.
What is to pull the fire alarm?
This document provides instructions on how to handle various medical emergencies.
What is an emergency response manual or protocol?
This technique involves using barriers such as masks and gowns to percent the spread of infection.
What is barrier precautions?
This type of container is used for disposing of sharp objects like needles.
What is a sharps ccontainer?
This PPE is necessary for protecting your skin and clothing from chemical spills and splashes
What is a lab coat and gown?
This type of fire extinguisher is used for electrical fires.
What is a class C fire extinguisher
This type of drill involves practicing procedures for a situation where multiple patients need immediate care.
What is a mass casualty drill?
This should be done to prevent the spread of infections in the environment where patients are treated.
What is environmental cleaning and disinfection?
This is the term for a label that provides information about the hazards of chemicals in the workplace.
What is a hazard label?