PPE
Hazard Symbols
Chemical Safety & SDS
Body Mechanics
Patient Identification
100
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
100
What does the flame symbol mean?
The chemical is flammable and can catch fire easily.
100
What does SDS stand for?
Safety Data Sheet.
100
Which muscles should do most of the lifting?
Leg muscles.
100
How many identifiers are required before giving care?
At least two.
200
Name two examples of PPE.
Gloves, goggles, masks, gowns, closed-toe shoes.
200
What does the skull and crossbones symbol warn about?
The chemical is toxic or poisonous.
200
What information can you find on an SDS?
Safety precautions, hazards, first aid steps, handling instructions.
200
Why is twisting while lifting dangerous?
It puts stress on the spine and can cause back injury.
200
Name two approved patient identifiers.
Full name and date of birth
300
Why are goggles necessary when working with chemicals?
To protect eyes from splashes and harmful substances.
300
What type of harm does the health hazard symbol represent?
Long-term or serious health damage.
300
Why should bleach and ammonia never be mixed?
They create a toxic gas that can harm or kill someone.
300
What is a base of support?
The position of your feet that keeps you balanced and stable.
300
Why is asking “Are you Evelyn Morales?” unsafe?
The patient may say yes without fully listening or understanding.
400
Why is PPE considered the “last line of defense”?
Because safety procedures and hazard control should come first; PPE protects if hazards still exist.
400
Why is the environmental hazard symbol important even if the chemical does not directly harm people?
It can damage ecosystems, plants, animals, and water sources.
400
Why does OSHA require workplaces to provide SDS sheets?
So workers can access safety and emergency information about chemicals.
400
Why should objects be kept close to your body while lifting?
It reduces strain on the back and improves balance.
400
Why is room number NOT an approved patient identifier?
Rooms can change and do not confirm identity.
500
A worker wears gloves but no goggles while handling a corrosive chemical. What risk still exists?
Eye injury or burns from splashes.
500
A bottle has both the flame symbol and the exclamation mark symbol. What does this tell you about the chemical?
It is flammable AND can cause irritation or other harmful effects.
500
You spill a chemical and do not know how to clean it up. What is the FIRST thing you should check?
The SDS for spill and emergency instructions.
500
A healthcare worker bends correctly but rushes and lifts too quickly. What risk still exists?
Muscle strain or injury due to lack of control.
500
Two patients have the same name. What steps should you take before providing care?
Ask each patient to state full name and DOB, check ID bracelet, and confirm with chart before proceeding.