unit 6 - safety in the workplace

Question 0

when filling a prescription when are each of the three checks if the triple check process made?

Answer 0

check 1- selecting bottle from shelf
check 2- taking off bottle lid
check 3- replacing the lid

Question 1

explain the steps to use a fire extinguisher (hint: PASS)

Answer 1

Pull the pin
Aim low
Squeeze the nozzle
Spray from side to side

Question 2

when counting cytotoxic tablets on a counting tray, what are 2 actions which will protect subsequent patients from this drug?

Answer 2

1. use separate counting tray and spatula

2. wash hands and tray after use

Question 3

what are the 4 potential routes of entry for hazardous materials into the body??

Answer 3

1. inhalation
2. ingestion
3. eye
4. skin

Question 4

how can you prevent ingestion exposure while working with hazardous chemicals? (2 examples)

Answer 4

1. wash hands, no nail biting or smoking

2. do not eat or drink in work area

Question 5

how can you prevent inhalation exposure while working with hazardous chemicals? (2 examples)

Answer 5

1. wear a mask or respirator

2. work in a well ventilated area

Question 6

how can you prevent eye exposure while working with hazardous chemicals? (2 examples)

Answer 6

1. wear eye protection, avoid splashing

2. wash hands and follow proper work procedures

Question 7

how can you prevent skin exposure while working with hazardous chemicals? (2 examples)

Answer 7

1. wear gloves and protective apparel, wash hands
2. use devices so you do not touch substances or use barrier cream
3. follow proper work procedures

Question 8

when is a ‘Class A’ fire extinguisher used?

Answer 8

ordinary combustibles

Question 9

when is a ‘Class B’ fire extinguisher used?

Answer 9

grease or oil fires

Question 10

when is a ‘Class C’ fire extinguisher used?

Answer 10

live electrical fires

Question 11

how are cytotoxic drugs disposed of?

Answer 11

incineration over 1000°C

Question 12

how are needles required to be disposed of?

Answer 12

a sharps container

Question 13

what is the most important reason for investigating a medication error?

Answer 13

so system problems can be changed to prevent the error from recurring

Question 14

what is the first step of how a pharmacy should deal with a medication error reported by a patient who has ingested a dose but appears to be experiencing no adverse effects?

Answer 14

give the incident top priority over any other task at that moment. correct the error by replacing with the correct medication and contact the prescriber.

Question 15

What are two reasons why dress, grooming and certain personal habits are regulated by management?

Answer 15

1. safety implications

2. statement about professionalism

Question 16

what are some safety concerns with long hair?

Answer 16

1. hair hanging in work area is unsanitary

2. May become caught in tablet packaging or heat sealing machines

Question 17

what are some safety concerns with loose jewelry?

Answer 17

1. may become caught in machinery if dangling

2. large rings may tear gloves

Question 18

what are six hazardous to fax that pharmacy employees can be exposed to from handling pharmaceuticals?

Answer 18

1. allergic reaction
2. cytotoxic
3. teratogenic
4. may be corrosive
5. may be flammable
6. may be reactive

Question 19

define teratogenic

Answer 19

causes birth defects

Question 20

define mutagenic

Answer 20

genetic mutations that affect future generations

Question 21

define cytotoxic

Answer 21

harmful or damaging to cells

Question 22

define universal precautions

Answer 22

assume all human blood and specific body fluids are infectious for HIV, HBV

Question 23

define allergy

Answer 23

an abnormal and sometimes fatal reaction of the immune system

Question 24

define abortifacient

Answer 24

cause spontaneous abortion in pregnancy

Question 25

what is the most common route of entry into the blood by hazardous chemicals?

Answer 25

inhalation

Question 26

what is the purpose of WHMIS?

Answer 26

to let employees know about the dangers of chemicals they use and how to be protected

Question 27

what type of information is required on a WHMIS label?

Answer 27

name, hazard symbol, risk phases, precautionary measures, first aid measures, reference to MSDS, supplier name

Question 28

what are the four components of the WHMIS program?

Answer 28

1. product labels (placed on the container) 2. MSDS (kept in WHMIS binder 3. worker education programs 4. Control of hazards

Question 29

MSDS is an abbreviation for what?

Answer 29

material safety data sheets

Question 30

WHMIS is an abbreviation for what?

Answer 30

workplace hazardous materials information system

Question 31

what is a class A hazardous chemical?

Answer 31

compressed gases, which could explode if dropped or heated

Question 32

what is a class B hazardous chemical?

Answer 32

combustible and flammable materials that easily ignite and burn vigorously

Question 33

what is a class C hazardous chemical?

Answer 33

oxidizing substances which increase the chances of something else burning

Question 34

what is a class D hazardous chemical?

Answer 34

poisonous and infectious substances

Question 35

what is a class E hazardous chemical?

Answer 35

corrosive substances that cause sores, rashes or ulcers on skin

Question 36

what is a class F hazardous chemical?

Answer 36

dangerously reactive substances which alone or with water or air form dangerous gases and could explode if heated

Question 37

which of the 6 hazard classes is divided into 3 sub classes?

Answer 37

D, poisonous and infectious substances - D1, D2 and D3

Question 38

which class causes immediate and serious toxic effects within 14 days of a single exposure if inhaled, swallowed or contacted?

Answer 38

class D1

Question 39

which class has infectious material which may cause disease in humans?

Answer 39

class D3

Question 40

which class causes toxic effects over a period of time?

Answer 40

class D2

Question 41

what is an example of a class A hazardous chemical?

Answer 41

an oxygen cylinder

Question 42

what is an example of a class B hazardous chemical?

Answer 42

acetone kerosene isopropyl alcohol

Question 43

what is an example of a class C hazardous chemical?

Answer 43

hydrogen peroxide pure oxygen chlorine

Question 44

what is an example of a class D1 hazardous chemical?

Answer 44

methanol | arsenic

Question 45

what is an example of a class D2 hazardous chemical?

Answer 45

formaldehyde Acetone cytotoxic chemicals

Question 46

what is an example of a class D3 hazardous chemical?

Answer 46

hepatitis contaminated blood | sputum containing TB bacteria

Question 47

what is an example of a class E hazardous chemical?

Answer 47

strong acids or bases

Question 48

what is an example of a class F hazardous chemical?

Answer 48

picric acid | hydrogen peroxide 90%

Question 49

what does the safe handling symbol of an eye mean and what are the safety precautions associated?

Answer 49

May harm eyes- use proper work procedures, avoid splashes, use protective eyewear

Question 50

what does the safe handling symbol of a hand stand for and what are the safety precautions associated?

Answer 50

May harm skin, may be absorbed through the skin - use proper work procedures, use gloves, aprons, boots or other equipment as needed. use barrier cream. wash immediately

Question 51

what does the safe handling symbol of the digestive track mean and what are the safety precautions associated?

Answer 51

May harm the digestive tract - do not smoke, eat or drink in area.

Question 52

what does the safe handling symbol of the lungs mean and what are the safety precautions associated?

Answer 52

may be harmful if inhaled - use ventilation or other engineering controls, use respirator