Module 12 - Personal Safety Flashcards
(32 cards)
What are the four components of personal safety?
Physical, emotional, psychological, environmental.
What personal protective device monitors radiation exposure?
OSL (Optically Stimulated Luminescence) badge.
What principle guides minimizing radiation exposure?
ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable).
What are common PPE items used in radiography?
Gloves, gowns, N95 masks.
What ergonomic tools help prevent injury?
Ceiling lifts, hover mats, adjustable workstations.
What training is required for handling hazardous materials?
WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System).
What should you avoid when staffing is inadequate?
Unsafe shortcuts during patient transfers.
What type of hazards fall under environmental safety?
Trip hazards, wet floors, falling objects.
Who is responsible for identifying and reporting hazards?
All healthcare workers.
How are violent patients identified at some clinical sites?
Flag systems (e.g., purple wristband or chart alerts).
What should you never do in an imaging room with a patient?
Stand between the patient and the exit.
What tool alerts staff during emergencies in imaging rooms?
Emergency pull cords or panic buttons.
What defines workplace violence?
Any physical or verbal threat causing risk of injury.
What is the appropriate response to escalating aggression?
Excuse yourself and call security.
What is workplace harassment?
Unwelcome comments or behaviors causing distress.
How should harassment be reported?
To a supervisor or manager, anonymously if needed.
What are signs of compassion fatigue?
Emotional exhaustion, detachment, decreased empathy.
What are examples of self-care in healthcare?
Sleep, nutrition, exercise, stress management.
What is the purpose of standard precautions?
To prevent infection from all body fluids (except sweat).
What diseases are radiography workers at risk of?
MRSA, TB, C. difficile, Influenza, Hep A/B/C, SARS, HIV.
How is infection control information shared?
Through departmental manuals and staff meetings.
What document outlines safe radiation practices?
Safety Code 35.
Who should a student report radiation exposure to?
Clinical Instructor and Radiation Safety Officer.
What causes repetitive strain injuries?
Repeating tasks in awkward positions.
