definitions
scenarios
organizations
safety and emergencies
body mechanics
100

cyanosis

A blue coloration of the skin or mucus

100

a patient is having a seizure while having they hae a temperature over 101.8 what is this called

febrile

100

This organization publishes vaccination recommendations for healthcare personnel.


What is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

100

what is the 2nd step during a fire

alarm

100

his term refers to the body's position when standing upright with feet together and arms at the sides, palms facing forward.

what is the anatomical position?

200

idiopathic

no known cause of the diseases orgin

200

a patient comes in complaining of pain in their chest, lightheadedness, and shortness of breath. What is your number concern about their issue

they could be having a heart attack

200

This agency focuses on safety and issues related to health in the workplace.

What is the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)?

200

what items should be stored in a crash cart

Iv, syringes, naxolone, gloves, bp cuff 

200

This is the first step in assessing the situation during a disaster response.

What is scene safety?

300

abrasion

a small scrape or cut on the surface of the skin

300

a patient has a laceration in their arm and is bleeding uncontrollably what is your first step

 apply pressure to the wound

300

This act requires healthcare facilities to inform employees about harmful exposures and how to reduce risks.

What is the Hazard Communication Act of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?

300

whata re some ways to preent a fire

report frayed or bad wires and pick up flammable materials

300

This principle of body mechanics involves keeping a low center of gravity to increase stability.

 What is the base of support?

400

asystole

when the heart stops pumping
400

if a small fire start in the workplace and you hae a fire extinguisher what is the 4th step to use it

sweep

400

This organization provides facilities and services for the investigation, identification, prevention, and control of diseases.

What is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?

400

what is the first step of disaster planning

chain of command

400

This system, often used in disasters, helps manage multiple agencies and personnel responding to an incident.

What is the Incident Command System (ICS) 


500

fibrillation 

ineffective contractions of the heart

500

A patient just fainted what are some steps to help them recover

place them in the recovery position and loosen any tight clothes while applying a cold washcloth to their forehead

500

This administration provides guidelines to help reduce safety hazards in the workplace.


What is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?

500

what is the most important step during emergencies

remember to stay calm

500

This muscle group, located in the lower back, is the most commonly injured when improper lifting techniques are used.

 what are the lumbar muscles?