Body Mechanics
Preventing Accidents and injuries
Patient/Resident Safety
Equipment and Solutions Safety
Observing Fire Safety
100
What is Body Mechanics ?
Body Mechanics is the way the body moves and maintain balance.
100
What is Ergonomics?
an applied science designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact safely.
100
What are the 2 way to show respect for your patient right to privacy?
1.Knock on the door before entering any room 2.Ask for permission to enter before going behind closed privacy curtains
100
True or False You should not use any equipment until you been instructed on how to used it
True
100
What are the three things a fire need to start?
Oxygen, Fuel, and Heat
200
1.Maintain a broad base of support. 2.Bend From the hips and knees 3.Use the strongest muscles 4.Carry object close to you body These are Rules to_______?
Good Body Mechanics
200
what is OSHA and what does OSHA stand for?
OSHA is a division of the department of labor,establishes and enforces safety standard for the the workplace. OSHA stand for Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
200
What should you go before leaving the patient in the bed?
1.Make sure the patient is in a comfortable position 2.Check the bed to be sure that the side rails are elevated 3.Make sure the bed is on its lowest level 4.Be sure that the wheels are locked to prevent the bed from moving
200
True or False Operate any equipment if your instructor is not in the room.
False
200
What does R.A.C.E mean?
R= Rescue anyone in immediate danger A= Active the Alarm C= Contain the fire E= Extinguish the Fire
300
What are the steps to maintain a broad base of support?
1.Feet 8 to 10 inches apart 2.Place one foot slightly forward 3.Balance weight on both feet 4.Point toes in the direction of movement
300
What is PPE and list four important items that are used?
PPE is personal protective equipment and 4 of its important items are: 1.Masks 2.Gowns 3.Gloves 4.Goggles
300
what should you equip the patient with before leaving?
You should equip them with: 1.Telephone 2. Television Remote Control 3. Fresh Water 4. Tissues
300
If a cord is frayed what should you do with it?
if a Cord is frayed you shouldn't use it and you should report it to your in instructor
300
What are Five ways to prevent a fire?
1. Obey all "NO Smoking" signs 2. Put out or Extinguish any matches, cigarettes, and any flammable items 3. Dispose of all waste materials in the correct or proper container 4. Store flammable Materials in the proper or correct container 5. Don't let clutter to accumulate in rooms 6. When oxygen is being use observe specials precautions
400
What are the four ways of using good body mechanics?
1. Muscles work best when use correctly 2. Makes pushing, pulling, and lifting easier 3. Prevents unnecessary strains,fatigue, and save energy 4. Prevents injury to self and others
400
What are the two main standards affect Health Care Worker?
1.The Occupational Exposure to Hazardous chemicals Standard 2.The Bloodbone Pathogen Standard
400
True Or False You should preform any procedure on a patient when ever you want.
False
400
What is the basic rule about wet hands and equipment?
Never handle any electrical equipment with wet hands or around water.
400
There are different types of fire extinguishers are available but what does the main types include?
1.Water 2. Carbon Dioxide 3. Dry Chemicals 4. Halon
500
What ways can you show good posture as part of good body mechanics?
*Standing straight with stomach muscles pulled in *shoulders relaxed and pulled back *Chest and chin held up *Weight balance equally on each foot and aligned with the shoulders
500
what is two proper procedures or policies to follow when regarded to The Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemical?
1. Identify the types and location of all chemicals or hazards 2. Reporting accidents or exposures and documenting any incidents that occur
500
How should you identify you patient?
1. Be absolutely positive that you have the correct patient 2. Check the identification wristband 3. Ask the patient to state his or he name 4. Repeat the patient name at least twice 5. check the patient name on the bed and their records
500
True Or False DON'T Mix any solution together unless instructed to do so by you instructor
True
500
What are 4 the classes of fire extinguishers and what fires their use for? What two classes but out cooking fats and grease?
1. Class A - Paper,Wood, Cloth, and Plastic 2. Class B - Paint, Gasoline, Oil, Grease, and Cooking Fats 3. Class C - Electrical Fires 4. Class D - Burning or Combustible Metals The two classes are Class B and Multipurpose fire extinguisher