Fire Extinguisher
What three things are needed to start a fire?
O2, fuel, heat
Name principles of good posture.
stand straight
stomach muscles pulled in
shoulders relaxed and pulled back
chin and chest held up
weight balanced equally on each foot and aligned with shoulders
Edema of RLE
Swelling of right lower extremity
What should you do if you find a damaged piece of equipment?
Report it; do not use it and do not try to repair it
What does P.A.S.S. stand for?
Pull
Aim
Spray
Sweep
Which types of fire extinguishers leave a dangerous residue?
Carbon dioxide and dry chemical
What are 2 reasons for good body mechanics?
muscles work best when used correctly
correct use of muscles makes pushing, pulling, and lifting easier
prevents unnecessary strain and fatigue
saves energy
prevents injury to self and others
Appendectomy
surgical removal of the appendix
True or False:
Equipment can be used if the instructor is not in the room?
False
Which is better? Pushing or Pulling?
Pushing
Which class extinguisher is used for putting out electrical fires from appliances or electrical outlets?
Class C extinguisher
What should you do if a patient is too heavy for you to move alone?
Ask a co-worker for help or seek out help
Dermatology
the study of the skin
If you get a particle in your eye, what should you do?
call the instructor
What is the purpose of the pin in the fire extinguisher?
To prevent it from being accidently used
What kills more people in fires that the fire itself?
smoke and panic
True or False
When lifting a patient in bed, you should use a narrow base of support
False: broad base of support should be used
What is dysuria?
painful urination or difficulty urinating
What can horseplay and practical jokes cause in the lab?
accidents; lab is not the place for that!!
True or False:
You should operate a piece of equipment because you have seen other students using it
False
What is Class A fire extinguisher used on?
Combustibles: paper, cloth, plastic, or wood
How should you keep your feet and knees when picking an item from the floor?
feet apart, knees flexed
What is HTN stand for? (medical term)
hypertension
With people who take chances, what is likely to happen to them?
They get injured
What is OSHA?
Occupational Health & Safety Administration; establishes and enforces standards in the workplace