Safety Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
body mechanics | the way the body moves and maintains balance by making the most efficient use of all its parts |
Rules | Maintain a broad base of support; 8 - 10 in. apart |
Rules | Bend from the hips and knees to get close to an object. |
Rules | use strongest muscles to do the job |
Rules | use weight to push/ pull an object |
Which is the weakest muscle of the body? | back muscles |
Rules | carry heavy objects close to the body |
Rules | if too heavy of an object, ask for help |
OSHA | occupational safety and health administration |
What does OSHA do? | Establishes & enforces safety standards in the workplace |
List one of the two main standards that affect the health care | Occupational exposure to the hazardous chemicals |
List one of the two main standards that affect the health care | bloodborne pathogen standards |
Equipment and Solutions | Observe all safety rules |
Equipment and Solutions | read MSDSs |
Equipment and Solutions | Never use solutions from unlabeled bottles |
Equipment and Solutions | read labels at least 3 times |
Equipment and Solutions | DO NOT mix solutions together unless instructed |
Equipment and Solutions | report broken equipment & spills immediately |
Ergonomics | applied science to promote the safety and well-being of a person by adapting the environment & using techniques to prevent injuries |
Do not perform any procedures on patient unless | instructed and properly authorized |
For all patients | provide privacy |
Always before entering a patient's room | knock or announce |
check patient's | wrist band |
repeat name | at least twice |
check name on | patient's record / bed |
explain | all procedures before you begin |
observe patient closely | during any procedure |
check all areas | for safety hazards |
observe all | safety checkpoints |
maintain patient in | a comfortable position |
have bed | at lowest level |
side rails | are elevated |
wheels | are locked |
call sign is | within reach |
area is | neat and clean |
open | privacy curtains |
no hazards | present |
HCW must be aware of | personal and pt. safety legally |
HCW must follow | all safety policies |
HCW has legal responsibility | to protect pt. from harm and injury |
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