Word | Definition |
Body Mechanics | The way in wich the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all it's parts |
Reasons for proper using of good body mechanics | muscles works best when used correctly |
Body Mechanics | The way in wich the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all it's parts |
Reasons for proper using of good body mechanics | muscles works best when used correctly, Correct use of muscles makes, lifting Etc. eaiser. Prevents unnecessary fatigue and strain. Prevents injury to self and others |
How broad is you feet to be a good base of support | 8-10 inches |
Where should u carry heavy objects too | close to body |
Back muscles are? | short, weak |
avoid doing what to your body | twisting and bending for long periods of time |
Occupational Exposure to hazardous chenicals standards requires what? | inform employees of all chemical and haxards in workplace. |
What does MSDS stand for | MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET |
What is MSDS | All manufactures must provide with any hazardous product that they sell |
Read lables how many times before giving to patient | 3 times |
Ergonomics | applied science to promote the safety and well-being of a person by adapting the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries |
patients | provide privacy for all patients |
Always | Knock and announce before entering |
Identify your patient by | Check wrist band |
Identify your patient by | Repeat name at least twice |
Identify your patient by | check name on patient record |
Explain all procedures before you begin | (blank) |
Observe patients closely before you begin | (blank) |
check all areas for safety hazards | (blank) |
observe all safety checkpoints | (blank) |
Safety Checkpoints | patient is confortable position, bed at lowest level, side rails elevated, wheels locked, open provacy curtains, area neat and clean, no hazards present |
HCW | must be aware of personal and patient safety |
HCW must follow all safety policies | (blank) |
HCW has a legal resposibility from harm and injury | (blank) |