True or False
True or False:
All injuries should be reported to the MDVM or HM as soon as they happen.
True; report all injuries as soon as they happen.
When a sharps container is full, where is it stored, and where can a replacement be found?
Full containers should be put into the biohazard box in the water-heater closet. New containers are on top of the cabinets in Dog Ward.
If you need to mop, what must you do before you start?
Place a wet floor sign in the area you will be mopping.
How do you properly re-cap a needle with one hand?
Using the tip of the needle, make a "scooping" motion into the cap, then use the table to press the needle down into the cap.
True or False:
As long as it isn't going too fast, it's okay to open the centrifuge before it stops spinning.
False; wait for the centrifuge to come to a complete stop before opening it.
If the hospital needs to be evacuated (such as for a fire) where is our designated meeting place?
The front parking lot.
If you receive a minor injury on the job (such as a small cut), what should you do?
First, tend to your injuries with a first aid kit. Then, report your injury to the MDVM or HM.
For how long must you wash your hands (minimum)?
You must wash your hands for at least 20 seconds (about the length of time it takes to sing 'happy Birthday').
True or False:
When running bloodwork or other labs, you only need to wipe down the counter afterwards if you see you've spilt blood or urine.
False; the surface on which labs were performed must be wiped down after, even if nothing appears to have been spilt.
How many first aid kits do we have, and where are they located?
Currently we have 2; one above the fridge in the break room, and another at the tech bar.
If you go to place a sharps container in the biohazard box, but the box is full, what do you do?
Start a new biohazard box, make sure you line it first with one of the red biohazard bags.
How do you check the properties of a substance (such as H2O2, or our disinfectant)?
The label on the bottle can give you important information, such as level of flammability, if the substance is corrosive, reactive to oxygen, etc.
For full information however, you can look up the substance in the SDS binder. This will give additional information, such as first aid instructions.
True or False:
When using a substance that may splash, safety glasses should be used.
False; Safety glasses don't provide protection from splashes. Safety Goggles or a Face Shield should be used.
How many fire extinguishers does the hospital have, and where are they located?
There are 3 fire extinguishers; one is in the hallway leading to the scary room, one is between the tech bar and break room, and the last is in the hall between X-ray and the Laundry Room.
If there is a fire, what is the proper way to use an extinguisher? (Hint: P.A.S.S.)
If you find a bottle without a label on it, how do you tell what substance is inside?
You can't; this is why it's important to have labels on all bottles. If you find a bottle without a label, report it to the HM.