Body Mechanics
A good base of support is keeping feet ____ apart and placing one foot slightly forward.
What is 8-10 inches or shoulder width
You are getting ready to move a patient up in bed, and your supervisor tells you to broaden your base of support. What should you do?
What is place your feet further apart?
What is one way to correctly identify a patient
Check their armband
What 3 things are needed to start a fire?
Oxygen, Heat and Fuel
What is Class A
An applied science used to promote safety and well being of a person by adapting the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries.
What is Ergonomics
When carrying an object you should place it where?
What is as close to your body as possible
What is one thing that you should do BEFORE performing any procedure on a patient
Get consent
What is ONE cause of fires
Arson
What does the R stand for in RACE
Rescue
This refers to the way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all of its parts.
What is Body Mechanics
Whenever possible, the BEST way to move a heavy object is
What is with help
What is ONE safety task you should do BEFORE you leave a patient's room
Lock the wheels
What is the number one way fires are started.
Carelessness (smoking/matches)
This type of fire extinguisher is used on Flammable liquid
Class B
Diana and Elena work at a nursing home and have similar patient care assignments. At the end of every shift, Diana is tired and her bach and shoulders ache, while Elena feels pretty good. What MOST LIKELY causes the difference?
What is good body mechanics
Organization that sets and enforces protective workplace safety and health standards.
What is OSHA
What is one way to show respect for a patient's privacy
Knock on the door before entering
What does the P stand for in PASS?
Pull the Pin
What does the FIRST S in PASS stand for
Squeeze
When lifting a heavy object where should you bend?
What his hips and knees
What does OSHA stand for
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What is something you should put close to the patient before you leave their room
Call button, personal belongings
What does the E stand for in RACE?
Evacuate or Extinguish
This type of fire extinguisher is used on fires involving electrical equipment
Class C