Which action indicates a healthcare employee understand fire safety?
what is placing "no smoking" signs near oxygen and other gases
100
Which action is most effective if a healthcare professional is contaminated by blood or other body fluids?
what is wash the area with water and notify a supervisor immediately
100
A physical therapist re-organizes the therapy area to avoid repetitive motions and prevent hazards that could cause injury. Which healthcare professional safety standard is being addressed?
what is ergonomic program
100
Mr. Michaels needs his blood pressure monitored. The nurse aide does not take his blood pressure because he/she does not know how to operate the electronic sphygmomanometer. Which safety consideration is being followed?
what is patient safety
100
A surgical technician wants to know if a chemical is dangerous. How can this information be found?
what is look at the material safety data sheet
200
Mrs. Fields conducts safety drills at school because she believes it is best to prepare for, respond to, and recover from unexpected situations. Which environmental safety process is she following?
what is basic emergency response
200
What is the recommended response to a foreign body to the eye?
what is leave the object in place and seek immediate medical attention
200
Whitney always stands with her feet shoulder width apart when preparing to lift and move a patient. Which healthcare professional safety guideline is Whitney following?
what is body mechanics
200
When a patient cannot reach the call bell, a nurse moves it within reach. Which safety consideration is being followed?
what is patient safety
200
A patient brought an unmarked bottle from home and states the bottle contains a hime remedy. The nurse cannot identify the contents and reports this to the supervisor. Which safety guideline is being followed?
what is hazardous materials
300
Trash is burning and the fire gets out of control. Which fire extinguisher is most appropriate to use to control this fire?
what is class A
300
A podiatrist wears safety glasses when cutting a patients toenails. This shows compliance with which safety consideration?
what is healthcare professional safety
300
Two nurses work together to transfer an overweight patient. By doing this, they are showing an understanding of which healthcare professional safety guideline?
what is body mechanics
300
Which statement shows a lack of understanding of patient safety needs while in a wheel chair?
what is leaving the wheels unlocked
300
Which is a correct procedure to follow when handling liquids?
what is read a label at least three times before using a liquid
400
Which action is NOT correct use of a fire extinguisher?
what is hold the extinguisher in one position while discharging it
400
An EMT regularly uses PPE's for protection from bloodborne pathogens. Which regulatory agency is responsible for enforcing these standards?
what is OSHA
400
A radiology technologist requests a mechanical lift for the x-ray department to reduce the number of back injuries among staff. What healthcare professional safety is this?
what is ergonomic program
400
Proper body mechanics alone cannot guarantee the prevention of injury during patient handling. Which patient handling task most likely helps reduce the risk on injury?
what is movement utilizing teamwork and assistive devices
400
Which action can contribute to illness and injury prevention?
what is store hazardous materials in a locked area
500
An emergency medical technician understands that the immediate actions of the basic emergency responders will:
what is save lives and meet basic human needs
500
If a nuclear crisis occurs in the U.S. which agency is responsible to protect the public from radioactive biohazard waste?
what is EPA
500
Which action indicates that a healthcare professional does NOT have a god understanding of professional safety?
what is uses electrical devices in wet areas
500
Whenever a new employee starts work at the hospital, Director Quinn requires him/her to read the policy and procedure manual. What is the BEST reason for doing this?
what is comply with general guidelines for environmental safety
500
Gerald was working with a chemical that is unfamiliar. He accidentally spilled some of the chemical in the hallway. Gerald should:
what is read the label for instructions on proper clean up