Accident/ Error/ Injury Prevention
Universal color for "Fall Risk"
YELLOW
(CPR, adult)
Where do you check the pulse?
Carotid
(SIC pdf p.33A)
Universal color for BIOHAZARDOUS waste containers
RED
(SIC pdf p.78)
TRUE OR FALSE
Vit. D optimizes deposition of lead in long bones
TRUE
(SIC pdf p.96A)
How do you position the car seat for a 3-year old kid?
car seat at the back of the car, car seat should be front-facing/ forward- facing
(SIC pdf p.17)
(CPR, adult)
Describe the depth of chest compressions
2 inches or 5 centimeters (allow full chest recoil)
(SIC pdf p.33B)
TRUE OR FALSE
Anthrax is usually treated with antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, or penicillin
TRUE
(SIC pdf p.83A)
Antidotes for ASPIRIN poisoning
Charcoal, Sodium bicarbonate
(SIC pdf p.96B)
Enumerate at least three (3) SEIZURE Precaution measures
Side rails up & padded; bed in lowest position; Loosened clothing; side-lying position with pillow on the head; oxygen & suction apparatus available; provide privacy
(SIC pdf p.19)
TRUE OR FALSE
Never stop compression for more than 15 seconds.
FALSE
(SIC pdf p.33B)
TRUE OR FALSE
Recovery from TULAREMIA produces lifelong immunity
TRUE
(SIC pdf p.83B)
TRUE OR FALSE
More lead is absorbed on an empty stomach
TRUE
(SIC pdf p.96A)
What is the rationale behind doing ORAL CARE to prevent aspiration?
To clean any residue that might be aspirated if not cleaned
Describe the three (3) levels of disaster according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Level I- massive
Level II- moderate
Level III- minor
(SIC pdf p.28)
Part of radiation safety is to observe "TDS". What does this mean?
1. Limit the time spent near the source.
2. Make the distance from the source as great as possible.
3. Use a shielding device such as a lead apron.
(SIC pdf p.79)
TRUE OR FALSE
In a 3-pronged electrical cord, the third, longer prong of the cord is the ground; the other 2 prongs carry the power to the piece of electrical equipment.
TRUE
(The ground prong delivers excess electricity that might have escaped the circuit)
(SIC pdf p.91)
How do you position the car seat for a 3-month old infant?
car seat at the back of the car, car seat should be rear-facing/back- facing
(SIC pdf p.17)
Three (3) ways to wake an unconscious client before doing CPR.
1. Yell at the client
2. Shake the client
3. Do sternal rub
(SIC pdf p.33A)
TRUE OR FALSE
A blood test is available to detect anthrax
TRUE
(SIC pdf p.83A)
"RACE" & "PASS" stand for:
RACE: Rescue clients who are in immediate danger; Activate the fire alarm; Confine the fire; Extinguish the fire
PASS: Pull the pin on the fire extinguisher; Aim at the base of the fire; Squeeze the extinguisher handle; Sweep the extinguisher from side to side to coat the area of the fire evenly
(SIC pdf p.90A-90B)