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CH 20 MC1130
The Office Environment part ii
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| which type of cord should NOT be used in the medical office | extension cord |
| know how often electrical cords are attached to equipment should be checked | on regular basis |
| know some of the equipment used in the medical office that can be harmful if not used properly | centrifuge, autoclave, sterilizers, and oxygen tank |
| biological susbstances of medical waste & samples of virus or bacterium that threats human beings and are infectious | biohazards |
| know what corrosive materials cause | burns |
| know the dangers of flammable materials | can burst into flames |
| know the dangers of toxic materials | can cause illness or death by exposure on skin, ingestion or inhalation |
| know how often employees should have documented training for hazardous communication | anually |
| know what MSDS contains (Material Safety Data Sheet) | printed material concerning a hazardous chemical |
| know the basic information listed on the MSDS | the hazard of using the product, and how to protect oneself by using PPE |
| who is responsible for employee safety | every member of staff |
| medical waste is found in many areas of medicine, not always hazardous, can cause pollution to environment furthermore recycling is mandatory | solid waste |
| medical waste found in susbstances and can be cause of a fire or explosion, handling and disposing of chemical waste is listed in MSDS (i.e. germicides, cleaning solvents, pharmaceuticals) | chemical waste |
| medical waste is contaminated w/ radioactive liquid or solid material, must be clearly labeled as "radioactive and removed by a licensed facility. (i.e. iodine123, iodine131 and thallium201) | radioactive waste |
| medical waste that has potential to "carry disease", must be separated from solid & chemical waste. (i.e. lab cultures, blood and blood products from blood bank, operating rooms, emergency room) | infectious waste |
| who is responsible for removing infectious waste | a licensed medical waste removal agency |
| reasonable anticipation that the employee's duties may result in skin, mucous membranes, eye or parenteral contact w/ infectious materials, must adhere OSHA standards | occupational exposure |
| which vaccine OSHA mandates should be offered to employees | HBV |
| blood, semen, amniotic fluid, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, vaginal secretions, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid | body fluids |
| what is the best way to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens | wear PPE when needed and hand hygiene protocol |
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