Body Mechanics
If using a broad base of support, how many inches apart should your feet be?
8 - 10 inches
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
How many times should you read a solution label before using the solution?
at least 3 times
What is the proper way to identify a patient?
Ask their name and birthdate.
Verify it with their wristband and chart.
What type of fire is burning paper?
Class A
When lifting or pushing something, one should use the ________ muscles to do the job.
strongest
Which OSHA mandate requires SDS sheets to be available for employees that work with hazardous chemicals?
Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals mandate
If a chemical is spilled in the classroom lab, what should be done first?
Inform your instructor
How must you explain procedures to your patients?
In words they can understand.
What 3 things are needed for a fire to start?
oxygen, fuel, heat
When lifting or moving something, you should avoid _______ or ________ at the waist.
What is the purpose of an SDS?
To provide information on the hazards of working with a chemical and procedures that should be used to ensure safety.
If a particle gets in your eye while working in the classroom lab, what should be done first?
While giving a patient a bed bath, the patient begins to complain of chest pain and shortness of breath. What do you do?
Make sure the patient is safe and notify your supervisor immediately.
The most common cause of fires is ______.
Cooking accidents
When using a broad base of support, how should your body weight be distributed?
Evenly on both feet
Which OSHA mandate states that proper PPE must be available to employees that will be exposed to blood/body fluids?
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
Do not use it.
Notify your instructor.
Your supervisor asked you to do vital signs on Mr. Jones, but Mr. Jones refuses to let you do it. What should you do?
Do not measure the vital signs, document that the patient refused, and notify your supervisor.
What does RACE stand for?
Rescue anyone in danger, Activate the alarm, Contain the fire, Extinguish or Evacuate
When working with a patient in bed, what should you do to avoid working in an awkward position that could hurt your back?
elevate the bed to a comfortable working height
lower siderails, if elevated
Which vaccine must be offered for free to any employee that will be exposed to blood/body fluid on the job?
Hepatitis B Vaccine
No. Never use any solution in an unlabeled bottle.
Name 5 safety checks that must be completed before leaving a patient alone in bed.
Bed is at the lowest level, Bed is locked, Side rails elevated, if indicated, Call bell and personal items in reach, Patient comfortable and in good alignment, No safety hazards present in the room
Name at least 3 special precautions that should be taken when a patient is using oxygen.
Post a "No Smoking" sign, Remove all flammable items (matches, candles, etc.), Use electricity only when needed, Remove flammable liquids (nail polish, alcohol, etc.), Avoid static electricity (use cotton linens)