Guidelines
Is it okay to run in the halls?
no
What are the classes of fire?
Class A, B,C,D
Where on a patient is a transfer belt placed?
Around the patients waist
What is the anatomic position?
The body as viewed in a full upright position, with arms relaxed at the side of the body, palms facing forward, and the eyes directed ahead.
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What side do you stay on in the hallways?
the right side
What does PASS stand for?
pull pin, aim, squeeze, sweep
Which direction should a patient be pushed in a stretcher?
Feet first
Tenderness in the tendons of the shoulder, elbows, or hands are symptoms of what?
Tendonitis
What does CDC stand for?
Center for Disease Control
What are the elements needed in a fire triangle?
Fuel, Heat, and Oxygen
Which way should you pull someone in a wheelchair going up a ramp?
Face backwards
What are some of the common symptoms of RMI's?
popping, clicking,swelling,numbness, coldness, weakness, impaired range of joints
What is the meaning of triage system?
They are guidelines that assess patients conditions and determine where they should be sent and what treatment they should receive
Which government agency sets standards for safety in the workplace?
OSHA
What does RACE stand for?
Remove any patient, activate alarm,contain the fire, extinguish the fire or evacuate
How should wheelchair be be prepared before the patient sits in it?
Inspect for loose tires, test the wheel locks, make sure both wheels are locked, and move footrests to the sides before patient sits in it.
What precautions must be taken when oxygen is being administered, and why?
Never use flammable liquids, such as alcohol, oils, adhesive tape remover, nail polish, or nail polish remover
What do you remove from the floors to prevent slipping?
any loose rugs
What extinguisher releases carbon dioxide that forms a cloud of dry ice or snow?
Class B Extinguisher
What 5 risks do side rails present?
strangulation, entrapment, bruises, cuts, the feeling of isolation.