Body Mechanics
What is the definition of Body Mechanics?
In which way the body moves and maintain balance.
What does OSHA stands for?
Occupational Safety and Health administration.
Name 3 basic rules that must be followed when working with equipment and solutions.
Do not operate or use any equipment until you been instructed to do so.
Read the labels solutions bottles three times.
Never handle any electrical equipment with wet hands or around water.
What does P.P.E stands for?
Personal Protective Equipment.
What are the 3 things that starts fire?
Oxygen- present in the air.
Fuel- any material that will burn.
Heat- sparks, matches, flames.
What are the 4 main reasons of good body mechanics? Name 2 of the 4 main reason.
Muscles works best when used correctly.
Prevents unnecessary fatigue and strain and saves energy.
What the 2 main standards that affect health care providers?
Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Standard.
The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
What should you never do when using solutions?
Never mix solutions together unless told to do so by a instructor.
What are 2 things that must be done before performing any procedure on at patient?
Always identify your patient by checking wristband.
Observe the patient closely during any procedures.
What are the main classes of fire extinguisher? Explain what the 4 classes are used on.
Class A- is used on fires that involves paper, cloth, plastic, and wood.
Class B- is used on fires that involves gasolines, oil, paint, grease and cooking fat.
Class C- is used on fires that involves electrical fires such as fuse boxes, appliances, wiring and electrical outlets.
Class D- is used on fires that involves burning or combustible metals.
What are the eight basic rules of good body mechanics? Name 2 of the the rules.
Board base of support by keeping feet 8-10 inches apart.
Bend from hips and knees.
What is the definition of Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Standard?
Require that requires that employers must inform employees of all chemicals and hazards in the workplace.
True or False : Should you report any damaged or malfunctioning equipment immediately?
True.
What are 4 basic rules that must be followed to protect yourself and others?
Use correct body mechanics while performing any procedure.
Wear the required personal protective equipment ( P.P.E) which include gowns, masks, gloves.
Walk do not run inn the laboratory area or clinical area, in hallways and especially on stairs.
Remember its you your responsibility to protect yourself and others from injury.
What does RACE stands for?
R- rescue anyone from danger.
A- Activate the alarm.
C- Contain the fire.
E- Extinguish the fire.
Where are your strongest muscles are located ?
Shoulders, upper arms, hips and thighs.
What is the definitions of The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard?
Mandates to protect health care providers from diseases caused by exposure to body fluids.
If a particle gets in your eye, what should you do?
Report it first to your supervisor and get assistance.
What are 3 rules of Safety checkpoints that must be followed before a patient/resident are left in bed?
Provide patient privacy.
Do not perform and procedure without the patients consent.
Always explain procedure to patient.
What does NFPA stands for?
The National Fire Protection Association.
What the Basic principles of good posture?
Stand straight with stomach muscles pulled in.
Shoulders are relaxed and pulled back.
Weight is balanced equally on each foot and aligned with shoulders.
Chest and chin held up.
What 3 diseases that you can get from exposure to body fluids?
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Aids ( acquired immune deficiency syndrome)
True or False: Should you check the NFPA code on a chemical to determine the specific hazard associated with the chemical?
True.
True or False: If you see an unsafe situation or a violation of a safety practice should you report it to your instructor/supervisor?
True.
What are the main types of fire extinguishers?
Water
Carbon dioxide
Dry chemical
Halon