Safety Reminders
A device used to immobilize a patient or a part of their body
What is a Safety Reminder Device?
A.C.R.E. is an acronym used in Fire Safety. It stands for this
What is Activate, Contain/Call, Rescue, Evacuate/Extinguish?
This is how the patient should be situated in their room when you leave
What is the bed in low position, 2-3 side rails up, call bell within reach?
This is where you find information on hazardous material
What is the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)?
You are using this when you bend your knees, use your center of gravity, and avoid twisting
What is proper body mechanics?
This is how often you must check restraints
What is every 2 hours?
The type of fire extinguisher used for an electrical fire
What is a Type C Fire Extinguisher?
Overall goal for a patient with a threat to safety, such as a risk for falls
What is remaining free from injury?
Keeping cabinets locked and chemicals in their original container are measures used to prevent this
What is accidental poisoning?
This is extreme behavior (physical or verbal) used to create fear or injury
What is workplace violence?
This is how often restraints must be reviewed and re-ordered
What is every 24 hours?
This acronym is used to operate a fire extinguisher
What is PASS- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep?
These are key ways to maintain a safe environment
What is prevention of falls, burns, fire, electrical injury, and accidental poisoning?
This is no longer recommended to treat accidental poisoning
What is ipecac?
You stand far away and position yourself near the door when this happens
What is when a patient threatens you?
Alternatives to using restraints
What is a bed alarm, family members, a sitter, distraction techniques, and pain management?
Gas that encourages combustion when combined with fire
What is oxygen?
Doing this can help keep a room clutter free
What is cleaning up spills, removing trash, and getting rid of unnecessary items?
This is the first step you should take when someone has accidental poisoning
What is Call Poison Control?
Proper sharps disposal
What is DO NOT re-cap, and place in the appropriate receptacle?
The 3 crucial elements needed for documenting an SRD
What is the need for an SRD, the type of SRD, and the patient's response?
This is a type of emergency equipment for respiratory support
What is an ambu bag (manual resuscitator)?
This is what the patient does to prevent postural hypotension
What is they rise slowly?
You should never attempt to clean up this type of chemical spill
What is a mercury spill?
The blood-born diseases that can be transmitted by accidental needle stick
What is HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C?