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Safety

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why are restraints used?   so harm isn't done to the residents  
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what does ergonomics mean?   it means adapting the environment to prevent body injury.  
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What is MSDS   Material Safety Data Sheets - it explains whether you need personal protective equipment when using the products  
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Using your body correctly while you are working is called?   body mechanics  
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Basic rules for lifting include bending from the ________ and not from the waist.   hips & knees  
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An unexpected situation that can cause harm to an employee, a resident, or a visitor is called a/an _________.   incident  
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Adapting the environment and using techniques and equipment to prevent body injury is called _________   ergonomics  
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You should use a _______when you need to transfer very heavy or dependent residents.   mechanical lift  
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All residents must have access to a ________ because it may be the only way they have to summon help.   call light  
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All manufacturers must supply _______ with the hazardous products they sell.   MSDS  
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The section of the federal government that oversees employee safety is called _______   OSHA  
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A cut or break in the skin is called a/an ________.   laceration  
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Any device that restricts a resident's movement is called a/an ________.   physical restraint  
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_________ is the accidental entry of food or a foreign object into the trachea.   aspiration  
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The acronym used to remember the sequence of critical actions in case of fire is _____   RACE  
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The type of extinguisher that can be used on all types of fires is the ________ extinguisher.   ABC  
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An example of a disaster involving a long-term care facility would be a/an _______.   earthquake  
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