Safety

Question 1

What is the meaning of safety?

Answer 1

Freedom from danger.

Question 2

What does OSHA mean?

Answer 2

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Question 3

What is Decubitus & what are the common areas for it?

Answer 3

1. Skin breakdown & bed sores.
2. Scapula, Elbow, Ischium, Balls of feet & heels.

Question 4

What are the 3 symptoms when your body’s electric current is disrupted?

Answer 4

1. Paralysis.
2. Pain.
3. Muscle Contraction.

Question 5

What does PASS mean?

Answer 5

P-pull pin
A- aim at the fire
S- squeeze the handle
S- sweep nozzle from side to side

Question 6

The dangers of ELECRICITY Are…..

Answer 6

Electric shock, Fire, Explosion, & Burns.

Question 7

True or False: Electricity follows/targets the path with the LEAST resistance.

Answer 7

True.

Question 8

What are the effects of electric shock?

Answer 8

Paralysis, Pain, & Muscle contraction.

Question 9

What is the 1 rule when it comes to solutions?

Answer 9

NEVER MIX SOLUTIONS!!!!!!

Question 10

True or False: Housekeeping equipment must NEVER be stored out of the way when not in use.

Answer 10

FALSE

Question 11

What should you check for in Linens before sending to the laundry?

Answer 11

Pins, Dentures, Lancets. (anything sharp really)

Question 12

True or False: Light bulbs must be changed frequently.

Answer 12

TRUE

Question 13

True or False: Paper towels must be made available at all times.

Answer 13

TRUE

Question 14

True or False: Any unsafe practices should NOT be reported immediately.

Answer 14

FALSE

Question 15

What is a CLASS A extinguisher & what is it used for?

Answer 15

1. Is used for common combustibles.
2. Contains pressurized water.

Question 16

What are CLASS D extinguishers used for? What’s in it?

Answer 16

1. Is used for combustible metals.
2. magnesium, sodium (spills and in depth), potassium, sodium-potassium alloys uranium, and powdered aluminum.

Question 17

What 2 things kill people before the fire does?

Answer 17

1. Smoke
   2.Panic

Question 18

What are CLASS B extinguishers used for? What’s in it?

Answer 18

1. Is used for electrical fires.
2. Contains CHK03 or C1.

Question 19

List all of the S.D.S. labels & meanings.

Answer 19

1. All hazardous materials/containers must be labeled.
2. If the label is missing, illegible, worn or incomplete-it must be replaced.
3. Health hazard must be indicated.
4. PPE required must not be on S.D.S. form.

Question 20

SDS=

Answer 20

Safety Data Sheet

Question 21

GHS=

Answer 21

Globally Harmonized System of classification of chemicals & labeling

Question 22

What do you do before caring for a patient?

Answer 22

Wash your hands.

Question 23

List the 5 SDS ratings.

Answer 23

0= No rating
1= Slight hazard
2= Moderate hazard
3= High Hazard
4= Extreme Hazard

Question 24

What is a CLASS ABC extinguisher used for?

Answer 24

Is used for ALL TYPES of fires.

Question 25

Who should clean unknown substances?

Answer 25

Environmental services or a trained professional.

Question 26

The Occupational Act of______.

Answer 26

1970

Question 27

True or False: Not knowing the client, identifying the wrong client, or not knowing the clients abilities can cause accidents.

Answer 27

TRUE

Question 28

CODE PINK=

Answer 28

Infant abduction

Question 29

CODE YELLOW=

Answer 29

CHEMICAL SPILL

Question 30

CODE ORANGE=

Answer 30

PRISONER ESCAPE

Question 31

CODE BLACK=

Answer 31

BOMB THREAT

Question 32

CODE BLUE=

Answer 32

MEDICAL EMERGENCY

Question 33

CODE ANDERSON=

Answer 33

HOSTAGE SITUATION

Question 34

CODE RED=

Answer 34

FIRE

Question 35

CODE WHITE=

Answer 35

ACTIVE SHOOTER

Question 36

CODE GREY=

Answer 36

SEVERE WEATHER

Question 37

CODE GREEN=

Answer 37

DIFFICULT PATIENT

Question 38

CODE AMBER=

Answer 38

CHILD ABDUCTON

Question 39

RPR=

Answer 39

Removing from shelf Pouring Replacing

Question 40

CONDITON F=

Answer 40

Utilities failure

Question 41

CONDITION C=

Answer 41

External Disaster (Patients are coming)

Question 42

CONDITION B=

Answer 42

Internal Disaster (Patients are leaving)

Question 43

What 3 things must be present during a fire?

Answer 43

Fuel, Heat, & Oxygen.

Question 44

What are the 4 main rules of restraints?

Answer 44

1. If a restraint is tied, the knots should NOT be placed over a boney prominence so that bed sores don't form. 2. If a patient is restraint check on them every 15-30 minutes & release them every 2 hrs. 3. Restraints should be tied to the bed frame & NOT the side rails. 4. The limb that is being restrained should be checked frequently for blueness, swelling, or pale skin.