Define body mechanics.

The way the body moves and maintains posture

List four (4) reasons for using correct body mechanics.

Prevents injury, makes pulling, pushing, and lifting easier, saves energy, muscles work best when used correctly

Identify four (4) principles of good posture.

Bend from the hips, use the strongest muscles to do the job, avoid twisting the body, push and slide rather than lift.

What is OSHA? What is its purpose?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration; ensures the safety and access of employees.

List eight (8) types of information that must be included on Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).

Substance name, ingredients, hazard identification, first-aid measures, fire fighting measures, accidental release measures, handling, storage, and exposure controls/PPE

What does the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) color code tell you about a chemical?

Health, fire, and other hazards of a chemical.

Identify six (6) body fluids included in the bloodborne pathogen standard.

Blood, saliva, urine, feces, semen, vaginal secretions

How do most healthcare facilities dispose of radioactive wastes?

According to approved procedures (usually after 10 half lives)

List five (5) rules or standards to observe while working with solutions in the laboratory.

Don't mix solutions w/o instruction, never use unlabeled solutions, don't inhale fumes, store chemical solutions in locked cabinets, avoid contact w/ skin

List four (4) rules or standards to observe while working with equipment in the laboratory.

Report damaged/malfunctioning equipment, do not attempt to repair equipment unless you are trained, don't operate equipment you aren't instructed to, damaged electrical equipment must be placed in a lockout/tag system

Before you perform any procedure on patients, there are several standards you must observe. List four (4) of these standards.

Provide patient privacy, always identify, always obtain patient consent, don't perform procedures you haven't been trained to.

Identify two (2) ways to show respect for a patient's right to privacy.

Knock before entering and always introduce yourself

What are two (2) methods you can use to correctly identify a patient?

Check id bracelet and ask patient to state their name.

When should hands be washed?

Before and after procedures, whenever they become messy

Help

Options

focusNode

Didn't know it?
click below

Knew it?
click below

Don't Know

Remaining cards (0)

Know

retry

shuffle

restart

0:00

Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

Normal Size Small Size show me how

HSC Ch 14 Test

Question	Answer
Define body mechanics.	The way the body moves and maintains posture
List four (4) reasons for using correct body mechanics.	Prevents injury, makes pulling, pushing, and lifting easier, saves energy, muscles work best when used correctly
Identify four (4) principles of good posture.	Bend from the hips, use the strongest muscles to do the job, avoid twisting the body, push and slide rather than lift.
What is OSHA? What is its purpose?	Occupational Safety and Health Administration; ensures the safety and access of employees.
List eight (8) types of information that must be included on Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).	Substance name, ingredients, hazard identification, first-aid measures, fire fighting measures, accidental release measures, handling, storage, and exposure controls/PPE
What does the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) color code tell you about a chemical?	Health, fire, and other hazards of a chemical.
Identify six (6) body fluids included in the bloodborne pathogen standard.	Blood, saliva, urine, feces, semen, vaginal secretions
Name the three (3) main diseases that can be contracted by exposure to body fluids.	AIDS, Hep B & C
What is the name of the applied science that is used to promote the safety and well-being of a person by adapting the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries?	ergonomics
Identify five (5) substances that can be environmental hazards in healthcare facilities.	Radiation, mercury
How do most healthcare facilities dispose of radioactive wastes?	According to approved procedures (usually after 10 half lives)
List five (5) rules or standards to observe while working with solutions in the laboratory.	Don't mix solutions w/o instruction, never use unlabeled solutions, don't inhale fumes, store chemical solutions in locked cabinets, avoid contact w/ skin
List four (4) rules or standards to observe while working with equipment in the laboratory.	Report damaged/malfunctioning equipment, do not attempt to repair equipment unless you are trained, don't operate equipment you aren't instructed to, damaged electrical equipment must be placed in a lockout/tag system
Before you perform any procedure on patients, there are several standards you must observe. List four (4) of these standards.	Provide patient privacy, always identify, always obtain patient consent, don't perform procedures you haven't been trained to.
Identify two (2) ways to show respect for a patient's right to privacy.	Knock before entering and always introduce yourself
What are two (2) methods you can use to correctly identify a patient?	Check id bracelet and ask patient to state their name.
When should hands be washed?	Before and after procedures, whenever they become messy

Created by: user-1878450

"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries: