General Safety Rules
What side of the hallway should you walk on?
Right
What position should the bed be in before you leave the patient?
Low position
What is an incident report?
Forms used to document safety and non-safety related events that are not apart of routine operation in the facility.
Are contact lenses protective safety gear?
No
What three elements are included in the fire triangle?
Fuel, heat, and oxygen
What should you do when you see faulty lighting or faulty electrical sources?
Report It
Operating within your scope of practice is not only ethical but _____.
Legal
True or False
An incident report should be included in a patient's medical record.
False
What should you use to clean up spills?
Special spill kit
How many different types of fire extinguishers are there?
Five
What type of shoes should you wear?
Closed toe and closed heel.
What can happen to an employee if they perform a procedure that the patient has refused?
They can be sued for battery or unlawful touching
Should you include the names of witnesses in your incident report?
Yes
What is the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard?
Rules by OSHA that require employers to educate employees about any chemical hazards in the workspace.
How long does it take for each type of burn to heal?
First Degree- 3-5 days
Second Degree- Several weeks
Third Degree- Months/May require skin grafts
What is an example of obstructions on the floor/hallway and what type of hazard are they?
- Out of place equipment/patients’ personal items
- Tripping hazard
What can happen to the patient if left alone when they are supposed to be being observed?
They may be disoriented or confused.
What color pen must you use to fill out an incident report?
Black
What is the material safety data sheet (MSDS)?
A document containing comprehensive information about a particular chemical in a healthcare facility.
What does the acronym RACE stand for?
Rescue
Alarm
Contain
Extinguish
What are three reasons why you should not run in hallways?
- You can fall and injure yourself
- You can run into someone/something else
- Running can cause panic.
What five things should you make sure the patient knows the location of?
- Bathroom
- Call buttons
- Emergency call lights
- Handrails
- Safety rails
If you mess up on an incident report, should you or should you not use white out to correct your mistakes?
You should not.
Every chemical used in your healthcare facility should be accompanied by a ______.
Material safety data sheet (MSDS)
What does the acronym PASS stand for?
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep