Body Mechanics definition
What is the proper use of correct muscles to safely and efficiently complete a task.
RACE acronym.
What is
R- Rescue
A- Alarm
C- Contain
E- Extinguish or Evacuate
Safety Data Sheets
What are documents that contain information about hazardous chemicals?
Position for abdominal surgeries
What is Supine position?
Four patient bed positions.
Body mechanics importance
What is decreased risk of injury to you and patients. As well as being efficient.
The 5 basic types of fire extinguishers.
What are fire extinguishers type A, B, C, D, and ABC?
What is true?
The use of the Fowlers position
What is helping patients with respiratory problems?
Action you take when a chemical spills and comes in contact with skin.
What is consult the SDS?
Four body mechanics for lifting an object.
What is
1. Stable center of gravity
2. Wide base of support
3. Chin up
4. Maintain body alignment
PASS acronym
P- Pull the pin
A- Aim at the fire's base
S- Squeeze the handle
S- Sweep the nozzle side to side
Government agency that requires facilities must keep a SDS.
What is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
An 85 year old patient comes in and complains of back pain, the patient would be put in what position
What is the Prone position.
Handling a chemical that doesn't have a label or is expired.
What is never use it?
Poor body mechanics causes _____ on ______ and _____
What is strain on muscles and disks?
Every health care facility should have a _______ _______ ____.
What is a written evacuation plan.
Something not found on an SDS.
A-Address of manufacturer
B-Chemical ingredients
C-Employee training requirements for handling hazards
D-Exposure limit
What is C?
How the Fowler's position helps patients who cant breathe.
What is decreased pressure on the abdomen which makes breathing easier?
What is 45 degree for semi-fowler and 90 degree for full-fowler?
______ are realized when lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling this saving time and energy.
Avoiding _______ strain
What is efficiency, musculoskeletal
Fire prevention measures
(5 out of 7 needed for points)
What is
Obeying "no smoking signs"
Checking electrical equipment
Not overloading outlets
Disposing of waste material
Storing flammable materials properly
Immediately clean up flammable spills
Keep hallways clear
Information found on a SDS
What is product identification, physical and chemical characteristics, potential hazards, exposure limits, safety precautions, and emergency procedures?
Important aspects of correct patient positioning includes _______, _______, ________,______
What is maintaining proper body alignment, physiological safety, ventilation, and airway management?
Each type of fire extinguisher and their use.
What is
Type A- Common combustables
Type B- Liquid Fires
Type C- Electrical Fires
Type D- Flammable Metals
Type ABC - A, B, and C fires