Module 7 quiz Flashcards

1
Q

A small electric motor used to provide suction for cleaning smells hot and is smoking. The appropriate action would be to do what?

A

Turn off and disconnect power

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2
Q

Paper wrappings from sterile gloves should be discarded into what?

A

Regular garbage

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3
Q

WHMIS is regulated by who?

A

Federal and provincial legislation

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4
Q

If you discover a small bottle of alcohol based hand rub on fire you could do what?

A
  1. Use a class B fire extinquisher
  2. Pull the pin and aim low
  3. Squeeze handle and sweep side to side
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5
Q

Which components of grooming would be considered to be unsafe in the health care setting?

A
  1. High heeled open toed sandals
  2. Artificial nails/ dark polish
  3. Shoulder length hair that is not tied back
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6
Q

If your clothing was on fire, you should do what?

A

Stop, drop, and roll

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7
Q

In health care institutions, used bloody gloves and dressing should be disposed in to what?

A

Biological waste container

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8
Q

The correct way to lift objects to prevent back injuries is to do what?

A

With knees bent, using legs to lift

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9
Q

Which of the following comes under the jurisdiction of the federal government atomic energy control act?

A

Disposal of radioactive material

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10
Q

Employee responsibilities for accident reports include what?

A
  1. Report accident to supervisor as soon as possible
  2. Fill out accident report form, no matter how minor incident seems
  3. If no accident report form, write out detailed account
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11
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WHMIS is under the jurisdiction of what?

A

Federal and provincial governments

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12
Q

Which of the following statements regarding xrays is true?

  1. They are a form of nonionizing radiation
  2. Excessive exposure may cause cancer
  3. They can readily pass through lead
  4. They are emitted by ultrasound equipment
A

Excessive exposure may cause cancer

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13
Q

A fire involving burning paper would be classed as what?

A

Class A

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14
Q

Which of the following is not a component of WHMIS?

  1. Safety data sheets
  2. Labels
  3. Education
  4. Fire and safety
A

Fire safety

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15
Q

The most suitable type of fire extinguisher for a health care facility is what?

A

Dry chemical

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16
Q

Occupational health and safety is legislated in Canada by what?

A
  1. Federal government OH&S - outlines responsibilities of the employer, supervisor, and worker
  2. Provincial government OH&S ACT - outlines provincial legislation
  3. Occupational Health and safety code - details of the act with health care associated legislation is found in part 35 of the code
17
Q

Regulation dealing with the transportation of dangerous goods applies to who?

A

Workers shipping and receiving dangerous goods

18
Q

According to the national fire protection association, a class C fire is what?

A

Electrical

19
Q

Needles that have been used for venipuncture should first have their safety engineered device activated then be disposed of in what?

A

Puncture resistant sharps container

20
Q

According to WHMIS legislation, The supplier label must be what?

A

Must be bilingual and contain six components

21
Q

Safety data sheets for a specific product are provided by what?

A

The supplier of the product

22
Q

Which of the following is not considered an employee responsibility for safety?

A

Provides education regarding safety procedures

23
Q

Which of the following is a problem that ergonomics would deal with?

A

Computer workers complaining or stiff necks

24
Q

The SDS for a product must provide all of the following except what?

A

Cost per unit

25
Q

Dangerous chemicals and pharmaceutical wastes can be disposed of by what?

A

Labelling and arranging for licensed disposal company pick up

26
Q

The occupational health and safety department of a health facility is responsible for what?

A
  1. Safety education and inspections
  2. Accident reports and work with workers compensation claims
  3. Immunization
27
Q

Personal workplace safety includes what?

A

Keeping pens and other items out of your mouth