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Body Mechanics Flashcards

1
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Define body mechanics

A

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

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2
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List four reasons for using correct body mechanics

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  • muscles work best
  • using correct muscles make it easier
  • prevents fatigue
  • prevents injury
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3
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What is OSHA? What is its purpose?

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Occupational safety and health administration

Establishes and enforces safety standards for the workplace

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What does MSDS stand for?

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Material system data sheet

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5
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Name three main diseases that can be contracted by exposure to body fluids

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  • hep b
  • hep c
  • AIDS
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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

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Ergonomics

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

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Read labels at least 3 times

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

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Repeat the patients name at least 3 times

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9
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What do you do if you get a particle in your eye?

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Flush area with cool water and tell your instructor

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

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Turn it off, report it

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Fires need 3 things to start. What are they?

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Oxygen,fuel, and heat

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List four causes of fires

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Careless smoking
Misuse of matches
Misuse of electricity
Defects in heating

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List three rules for preventing fires

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  • obey all no smoking signs
  • extinguish matches/cigarettes completely
  • dispose of all waste material in proper containers
  • store flammables properly
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What is the abbreviation for PASS

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

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

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Class A

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What fire extinguisher gets rid of flammable/combustible liquids

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Class B

17
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What fire extinguisher gets rid of electrical fires?

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Class C

18
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What fire extinguisher get rid of burning/combustible metals

A

Class D

19
Q

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

A

A,B,C

20
Q

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

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B,C

21
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What types of fire extinguishers leave a dangerous residue?

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Carbon dioxide/dry residue

22
Q

For what does the acronym RACE stand for?

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

23
Q

List four types of info that must be included on MSDS

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  • product identification
  • protection should be used
  • instructions for safe use of chemicals
  • knowing procedures for spills
  • emergency procedures
24
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List rules or standards to observe while working with equipment in the laboratory

A

Wear lead aprons

Have instructor present

25
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List three special precautions that must be observed when a patient is receiving oxygen

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  • post no smoking sign
  • remove smoking materials
  • avoid use of electricity operated equipment
  • don’t use flammable liquids
  • avoid static electricity
26
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Identify three basic principles that must be followed when any type of disaster occurs

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

27
Q

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

A

Grounding

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