Which statement shows understanding of the recovery process of basic emergency response.
What is Short term recovery may be immediate but long term recovery may take a long time
100
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
100
Which action indicates a healthcare employee understands fire safety
What is Placing "no smoking" signs near oxygen and other gases..
100
Which statement indicates that a person understands the principal of correct body mechanics
What is Bend at your hips and knees and use your leg muscles when standing
100
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
200
Which is correct procedure to follow when handling liquids
What is Read a label three times before using a liquid
200
Mrs.Fields conducts safety drills at school because she believes it is best to prepare for, responded to, and recover from unexpected situations. Which enviromental safety process is she following.
What is Basic emergency response
200
Which action indicates that healthcare professional does not have a good understanding of professional safety
What is Uses electrical devices in wet areas.
200
A patient can take insulin with confidence because the
What is production of insulin is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration
200
A podiatrist wears safety glasses when cutting a patients toenails. This shows compliance with which safety consideration
What is Healthcare professional safety
300
Which action is not correct use of a fire extinguisher
What is Hold the extinguisher in one position while discharging it
300
If a nuclear crisis occurs in the U.S. which agency is responsible to protect the public from radioactive biohazard waste.
What is EPA
300
A patient brought an unmarked bottle from home and states the bottle contains a home remedy. The nurse cannot identify the contents and reports this to the supervisor. Which safety guideline is being followed.
What is Hazardous materials.
300
When a patient cannot reach the bell cal, a nurse moves it within reach which safety consideration is being followed
What is patient safety
300
An EMT regularly uses PPE's for protection from blood born pathogens. Which regulatory agency is responsible for enforcing these standards
What is OSHA
400
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
400
Mr.Micheals needs his blood pressure monitored. The nurse aide does not take his blood pressure because he/she does not how to operate the electronic sphygmomanometer. Which safety consideration is being followed.
What is Patient safety
400
Which actions can contribute to illness and injury prevention
What is store hazardous materials in a locked area
400
Two nurses work together to transfer ann overweight patient. By doing this they are showing an understanding of which healthcare professional safety guidline
What is Body mechanics
400
WHich statement show a lack of understanding of patient safety needs
What is I keep the wheels on the bed unlocked so it can be moves easily in an emergency
500
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
500
A surgical technician wants to know if a chemical is dangerous. How can this info be found
What is Look at the Material safery Data sheet.
500
Proper body mechanics alone cannot guarantee the prevention of injury during patient handling task most likely helps reduce the risk of injury
What is movement utlilzing teamwork and assistive devices
500
Olivia wants info regarding patient care standards within a healthcare agency. Which regulatory agency would provide her the most info
What is International and National Joint Commission on safety
500
An emergency medical technician understands that the immediate actions of basic emergency responders will