Unit 7 Test

Question 1

OSHA STANDARDS

Answer 1

1. Establishes and monitors safety in the work environment
2. Define employer and employee responsibilities
3. Power to levy large fines or even close or close a facility when standards are not met
4. Health care agencies must comply

Question 2

What is OSHA

Answer 2

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 3

Postural Supports

Answer 3

Are used to restrain someone from JEOPARDIZING themselves or anyone around them

Question 4

What do you do if a patient requests side rails?

Answer 4

A form releasing the facility of responsibility must be completed if a patient and/or family requests the use of full side rails

Question 5

Major thing to know before you help in a disastrous situation

Answer 5

Make sure you are safe

Question 6

3 elements needed for a fire

Answer 6

Oxygen, Heat, Fuel

Question 7

Fire extinguisher classes

Answer 7

Class A: most common, green triangle
Class B: carbon dioxide, red square
Class C: electrical equipment, blue circle
Class D: combustible, yellow star

Question 8

Body Mechanics Definition

Answer 8

Coordination of body alignment, balance, and movement

Question 9

Using Proper Body Mechanics

Answer 9

1. Stoop. Do not Bend
2. Lift firmly and smoothly after you size up the load
3. Always use the center of gravity when carrying a load
4. Pulling
5. Pushing
6. Reaching : Carefully evaluate distance

Question 10

Life threatening

Answer 10

Obstructed airway, heart attack, shock, serious wounds, poisoning, burns

Question 11

Non life threatening

Answer 11

Bone fractures, dislocations, strain, sprain

Question 12

Observation of wounds

Answer 12

Red: healthy tissue, normal healing
Yellow: