Body Mechanics

Question 1

Define body mechanics

Answer 1

The way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts

Question 2

List four reasons for using correct body mechanics

Answer 2

• muscles work best
• using correct muscles make it easier
• prevents fatigue
• prevents injury

Question 3

What is OSHA? What is its purpose?

Answer 3

Occupational safety and health administration

Establishes and enforces safety standards for the workplace

Question 4

What does MSDS stand for?

Answer 4

Material system data sheet

Question 5

Name three main diseases that can be contracted by exposure to body fluids

Answer 5

• hep b
• hep c
• AIDS

Question 6

What is the name of the applied science that is used to promote safety and well being of a person by adapting the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries

Answer 6

Ergonomics

Question 7

List one rule or standard to observe while with equipment in the laboratory

Answer 7

Read labels at least 3 times

Question 8

What is one methods you can use correctly identify a patient?

Answer 8

Repeat the patients name at least 3 times

Question 9

What do you do if you get a particle in your eye?

Answer 9

Flush area with cool water and tell your instructor

Question 10

What do you do if you turn on a piece of equipment, but it does not run correctly?

Answer 10

Turn it off, report it

Question 11

Fires need 3 things to start. What are they?

Answer 11

Oxygen,fuel, and heat

Question 12

List four causes of fires

Answer 12

Careless smoking
Misuse of matches
Misuse of electricity
Defects in heating

Question 13

List three rules for preventing fires

Answer 13

• obey all no smoking signs
• extinguish matches/cigarettes completely
• dispose of all waste material in proper containers
• store flammables properly

Question 14

What is the abbreviation for PASS

Answer 14

P-pull pin
A-aim hose
S- squeeze handle
S- sweep hose

Question 15

What class of fire extinguisher gets rid of paper,cloth,plastic, and wood

Answer 15

Class A

Question 16

What fire extinguisher gets rid of flammable/combustible liquids

Answer 16

Class B

Question 17

What fire extinguisher gets rid of electrical fires?

Answer 17

Class C

Question 18

What fire extinguisher get rid of burning/combustible metals

Answer 18

Class D

Question 19

Identify the class of fire on which each of the following types of fire extinguisher can be used: dry chemical

Answer 19

A,B,C

Question 20

Identify the class of fire on which each of the following types of fire extinguisher can be used: carbon dioxide

Answer 20

B,C

Question 21

What types of fire extinguishers leave a dangerous residue?

Answer 21

Carbon dioxide/dry residue

Question 22

For what does the acronym RACE stand for?

Answer 22

R- rescue
A- activate alarm
C- contain fire
E- extinguish fire

Question 23

List four types of info that must be included on MSDS

Answer 23

• product identification
• protection should be used
• instructions for safe use of chemicals
• knowing procedures for spills
• emergency procedures

Question 24

List rules or standards to observe while working with equipment in the laboratory

Answer 24

Wear lead aprons

Have instructor present

Question 25

List three special precautions that must be observed when a patient is receiving oxygen

Answer 25

- post no smoking sign - remove smoking materials - avoid use of electricity operated equipment - don't use flammable liquids - avoid static electricity

Question 26

Identify three basic principles that must be followed when any type of disaster occurs

Answer 26

STAY CALM Follow policy of healthcare provider Provide safety for yourself and patient

Question 27

What is the 3rd prong on the electrical cord for?

Answer 27

Grounding