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safety

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Patient Safety   1)do not perform any procedures on patients unless instructed and properly authorized. 2)provide privacy for all patients.-ALWAYS knock/announce before entering pt room.  
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3 ways to identify your patient   1)check wrist band 2)repeat name twice (at least) 3)check name on patient record/bed  
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other ways to identify your patient   1)explain all procedures before you begin 2)observe patient closely during any procedure 3)check all areas for safety hazards 4)observe all checkpoints  
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safety checkpoints   1)pt in compfortabel postition 2)side rails elevated 3)bed at lowest level 4)wheels locked 5)call signal within reach 6)open privacy curtains 7) area neat and clean 8)no hazards present  
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safety   1) hcw must be aware of personal and patient safety-legally 2)hcw must follow all safety procedures 3)hcw has a legal responsibility to protect patient from harm and injury  
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fire requires   1) oxygen found in the air 2)fuel any material that will burn 3)heat-sparks, matches, flames  
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causes of fire   MAJOR: carelessness with smoking and matches  
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causes of death due to fire   Panic/Fear  
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class a estinguisher   1)contains pressurized water 2)used on combustibles such as paper, cloth, wood  
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class b estinguisher   1)contains carbon dioxide co2 2)used on gasoline, oil, paints, burning, liquids, & cooking fats  
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class c estinguisher   10 xontains a dry chemical (potassium bicarbonate, & potassium chloride) 2) used on electrical fires- nonconducting agent 3)can also be used on burning liquids for smothering action  
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class abc estinguisher   1) contains graphite -type chemical 2)multipurpose extinguisher used for all types of fire 3) leaves residue damaging to the skin &eyes  
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P   P-pull the pin  
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A   A-aim the estinguisher at the near edge & bottom/base of the fire  
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S   S-squeeze the handle to discharge the estinguisher  
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S2   S2-sweep the estinguisher from side to side  
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R   R- rescue anyone in immediate danger  
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A   A- activate the alarm  
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C   C- confine the fire  
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E   E- extinguish the fire  
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