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Safety and Security
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Natural body alignment when standing with the head is held squarely erect,not tilted. to any one side | posture |
| Point in a body where weight is equally distributed on all sides | center of gravity |
| The width of your stance that stabilizes your body. | base of support |
| Balance as a result of good body alignment. | equilibrium |
| Technique used when it is necessary to turn a patient without flexing his neck or back | log roll |
| Document including the chemical, physical and hazard information. | MSDS-Material Safety Data Sheet |
| Government agency that maintains a safe and healthy work environment | OSHA-Occupational Safety and Health Adminstration |
| Working plan for dealing with victims of major disasters. | Disaster plan |
| Rescue patient-Activate alarm-Contain fire-Evacuate | R.A.C.E. |
| Pull the pin-Aim nozzle-Squeeze handle-Sweep fire | P.A.S.S. |
| #1 cause of fire in healthcare settings | smoking |
| #1 reason for accident in healthcare settings | falls |