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STUDENT'S SAFETY
Introduction to Health Occupations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Kinesiology means: | the study of body movement. |
| Application (use) of kinesiology for proper (correct) body movement in activities of daily living (ADL) is called: | body mechanics. |
| Benefits of proper (correct) body mechanics include: | a. Saving energy |
| Benefits of proper (correct) body mechanics include: | b. Preventing injury. |
| Many work related injuries involve a: | neck injury and/or back injury. |
| Professions at high risk for neck injuries and/or back injuries include HCP which stands for: | health care providers. |
| Work related activities that increase the risk of neck injuries and/or back injuries include movements involving: | a. lifting |
| Work related activities that increase the risk of neck injuries and/or back injuries include movements involving: | b. bending |
| Work related activities that increase the risk of neck injuries and/or back injuries include movements involving: | c. twisting. |
| Work related activities that increase the risk of neck injuries and/or back injuries include movements involving: | d. Being static which means sitting or standing still for long periods without movement. |
| Proper (correct) body mechanics include: | 1. Standing with your feet six (6) to eight (8) inches apart with one foot slightly forward. |
| Kinesiology means: | the study of body movement. |
| Proper (correct) body mechanics include: | 2. Standing tall with your abdominal muscles tightened and your ears directly over your shoulders. |
| Proper (correct) body mechanics include: | 3. Positioning your shoulders directly over your feet. |
| Proper (correct) body mechanics include: | 4. Using your arms to assist (help) when sitting or standing. |
| Body mechanics means application (use) of kinesiology for proper (correct) body movement in ADL which stands for: | activities of daily living. |
| Proper (correct) body mechanics include: | 5. Sitting with your back straight. Do not slouch. |
| Proper (correct) body mechanics include: | 6. Sitting with your knees parallel toyour hips when your feet are flat on the floor. |
| Parallel means: | aligned. |
| Proper (correct) body mechanics include: | 7. Not sitting too far forward or rocking back in a chair. |
| Proper (correct) body mechanics include: | 8. Bending at the knees. |
| Proper (correct) body mechanics include: | 9. Not bending at the waist. |
| Proper (correct) body mechanics include: | 10. Not twisting the spinal column. |
| The spinal column is aka the: | vertebrae or back bones. |
| Proper (correct) body mechanics include: | 11. Using the weight of your body to push, pull, slide, or roll an objct rather than lifting it. |
| Proper (correct) body mechanics include: | 12. Clearing a pathway before lifting an object. |
| Proper (correct) body mechanics include: | 13. Lifting an object after positioning yourself close to the object. |
| Proper (correct) body mechanics include: | 14 Lifting with a smooth motion and without jerking. |
| Proper (correct) body mechanics include: | 15. Balancing loads by using both hands. |
| Proper (correct) body mechanics include: | 16. Asking for assistance (help) when a load is bulky which means heavy and/or difficult to carry. If you are not sure you can lift an object alone, ask for help. |
| Proper (correct) body mechanics include: | 17. Changing direction when walking without twisting the spinal column called pivoting. |
| A device strongly recommended for any job description that requires lifting is called: | back belt (support). |
| A back belt (support) should be of correct size and should only be tightened when performing: | strenuous tasks. |
| Many employers will provide a back support at: | no cost to you. |
| If you are injured, even slightly, you should: | report the injury to your supervisor and complete an incident report. |
| General Safety Techniques: Do not perform any procedure unless you have been: | instructed on the correct technique. |
| Never perform a procedure: | without the client's permission. |
| Before operating a piece of equipment you should: | read and follow operating intructions. |
| Report any damaged or malfunctioning equipment and make no attempt to: | use it or repair it. |
| Have burned out light bulbs: | replaced immediately by maintenance. |
| Do not use an electrical cord without a: | ground (third prong). |
| Do not use frayed or damaged: | electrical cords. |
| Frayed means: | worn through. |
| An electrical plug should be removed from an outlet by grasping the: | plug. |
| Do not remove an electrical plug by pulling on the: | cord. |
| Keep desk and file drawers: | closed. |
| Sweep up broken glass immediately with a: | dust pan and broom or two (2) pieces of cardboard. |
| Do not pick up broken glass with: | your hands. |
| Place broken glass immediately in a: | sharps container. |
| When children are present, be: | especially alert to potential hazards. |
| Never use solutions from bottles that are not: | labeled. |
| Read labels of solution bottles at least: | three (3) times. |
| Solutions should not be mixed together unless indicated (recommended) by the: | label instructions. |
| Two (2) solutions that should never be mixed together are: | sodium hypochlorite (liquid bleach) and ammonia (NH3). |
| The combination of sodium hypochlorite and NH3 causes the release of a: | toxin (poison) called chlorine (Cl) gas. |
| Sodium hypochlorite refers to: | liquid bleach. |
| NH3 stands for: | ammonia. |
| If you break equipment, spill a hazardous solution, or if anything unusual occurs (happens), you should; | report it to your supervisor and complete an incident report. |
| No: | horseplay, rough housing or practical jokes. |
| Exercises that strengthen through muscle resistance are called: | isometric exercises. |
| It is recommended that isometric exercises be performed periodically: | while at work. |
| Client Safety: Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals include: | 1. Using at least two (2) methods (ways) to verify (prove) client identification (ID) such as asking their complete name and date of birth (DOB). |
| Identification (ID) can also be verified (proven) by the name on the client's: | hospital bed and identification (ID) bracelet. |
| Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals include: | 2. Improving staff and client conveyance of information called communication. |
| Maintain communication with every hospital client by placing their call bell within: | reach. |
| Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals include: | 3. Frequent assessment (evaluation) of tripping hazards to prevent falls. |
| Reducing the risk of falls includes: | a. Locking the brake(s) on a wheelchair and hospital bed before assisting a client in or out. |
| Reducing the risk of falls includes: | b. Keeping a hospital bed side rails up. |
| Reducing the risk of falls includes: | c. Positioning a hospital bed in its lowest position. |
| Reducing the risk of falls includes: | d. Immediately picking up an object that is dropped on the floor. |
| Reducing the risk of falls includes: | e. Immediately cleaning up liquids that are spilled. |
| Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals include: | 4. Verifying (proving) medication recognition which means identification. |
| Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals include: | 5. Verifying (proving) the medication rationale which means reason. |
| Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals include: | 6. Verifying (proving) that the correct medication is administered (given) to the correct client. |
| Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals include: | 7. Verifying (proving) the medication dosage which means amount. |
| Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals include: | 8. Verifying the path by which a medication is taken into the body called the route. |
| Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals include: | 9. Verifying (proving) how often the medication is to be administered (given) called the frequency. |
| Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals include: | 10. Extra precautions with high alert medications such as narcotic analgesics (addictive) and insulin (diabetes mellitus) and anticoagulants (blood thinners). |
| Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals include: | 11. Verifying (proving) accuracy of testing orders called procedures. |
| Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals include: | 12. Verifying (proving) accuracy of body incisions called surgery. |
| Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals include: | 13. Frequent assessment of alarms on medical equipment and response time. |
| Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals include: | Reducing the risk of HAIs which stands for healthcare associated infections. |
| Safe movement in a medical facility includes: | 1. No running. |
| Safe movement in a medical facility includes: | 2. Walking on the right (R) side. |
| Safe movement in a medical facility includes: | 3.Walking close to the handrails. |
| Safe movement in a medical facility includes: | 4. Walking no more than two (2) abreast (side by side). |
| Safe movement in a medical facility includes: | 5. Using mirrors at intersections. |
| Safe movement in a medical facility includes: | 6. Being alert (watchful) for swinging doors. |
| Fire doors close automatically when the: | fire alarm is activated. |
| Safe movement in a medical facility includes: | 7. Keeping stairs and hallways clear of equipment and obstruction. |
| FIRE SAFETY: The #1 cause of unwanted fires is: | smoking. |
| Fire safety includes: | 1. Having rubbish and trash removed frequently. |
| Fire safety includes: | 2. Not overloading electrical outlets. |
| Fire safety includes: | 3. Being familiar with your institution's fire plan located in the procedure manual. |
| Fire safety includes: | 4. Posting (displaying) the fire evacuation route. |
| Fire safety includes: | 5. Storing flammable liquids in the proper (correct) place with the lids on tight. |
| Flammable means: | easily set on fire. |
| Three things necessary for a fire to exist (happen) are: | 1. Heat. 2. Fuel. 3. Oxygen (O2) |
| Heat, fuel and oxygen are called the: | fire triangle or combustible triangle. |
| Removing heat or fuel or oxygen causes a fire: | to die. |
| Priorities during a fire are abbreviated RACE which stands for: | 1. Rescue. |
| Priorities during a fire are abbreviated RACE which stands for: | 2. Alert. |
| Priorities during a fire are abbreviated RACE which stands for: | 3. Contain. |
| Priorities during a fire are abbreviated RACE which stands for: | 4. Extinguish. |
| Rescue means: | removing the client from danger. Rescue is always the first (1st) priority. |
| Alert means: | a. Activating (pulling) the fire alarm. |
| Alert means: | b. Yelling code red. |
| Alert means: | c. Notifying (telephoning) the fire department. Notifying the fire department is required to give exact directions to the fire. |
| Contain means: | closing all doors and windows. Closing all doors and windows will slow the fire's progress (advance). |
| Extinguish means: | asphyxiating the fire using an ABC extinguisher. |
| Asphyxiating means: | depriving of air aka smothering or suffocating. |
| Operation of a fire extinguisher is abbreviated PASS which stands for: | 1. Pull the pin on the handle. Operation means use. |
| Operation (use) of a fire extinguisher is abbreviate PASS which stands for: | 2. Aim the nozzle (spout) at the base of the fire. Base means bottom. |
| Operation (use) of a fire extinguisher is abbreviate PASS which stands for: | 3. Squeeze the handle. |
| Operation (use) of a fire extinguisher is abbreviate PASS which stands for: | 4. Sweep the nozzle from side to side. Nozzle means spout. |
| Is gaseous oxygen (O2) flammable? | No. |
| Flammable means: | easily set on fire. |
| The presence of oxygen (O2) is dangerous in a fire because: | everything burns hotter and faster. |
| Oxygen tanks (containers) are dangerous if dropped because the regulator (control valve) can: | fly off at high speed. |
| An oxygen (O2) tank regulator (control valve): | should be protected by a regulator guard. |
| Oxygen (O2) tanks (containers) should be prevented (kept) from: | falling over. |
| Oxygen (O2) tanks (containers) are color coded: | green. |
| When exiting (leaving) a building on fire: | do not use the elevators. |
| Fires can interrupt (stop) electrical power causing: | elevators to stop. |
| When you first start to smell smoke: | report it. |
| If you are caught in smoke: | crawl. |
| INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL CODE SYSTEM: Code Red means: | fire. |
| Code Blue means: | cardiopulmonary arrest. |
| Code Yellow means: | uncontrolled individual. |
| Code Green means | disaster. |
| To announce a code, dial the emergency number located on the: | telephone receiver. |
| State the code and location: | twice. |
| CODES FOR OAK HILL HOSPITAL: | 1. Code gray is for security. |
| CODES FOR OAK HILL HOSPITAL: | 2. Code white is for hazardous spill. |
| CODES FOR OAK HILL HOSPITAL: | 3. Code pink is for infant cardiac arrest. |
| CODES FOR OAK HILL HOSPITAL: | 4. Code Y means bomb threat. |
| CODES FOR OAK HILL HOSPITAL: | 5. Code H means hostage situation. |
| CODES FOR OAK HILL HOSPITAL: | 6. Charles Atlas means patient (client) abduction |
| CODES FOR OAK HILL HOSPITAL: | 7. Code D (internal or external) means disaster. |
| CODES FOR OAK HILL HOSPITAL: | 8. EVAC, EVAC, EVAC means evacuation. |
| CODES FOR OAK HILL HOSPITAL: | 9. Manpower means uncontrollable individual. |
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