week 7: patient safety (test 2)

Question 1

the portion of the body in contact with a horizontal surface, such as the floor

Answer 1

base of support

Question 2

the principles of proper body alignment, movement, and balance

Answer 2

body mechanics

Question 3

the midpoint or center of the weight of a body or object. In the standing adult human, this is in the mid pelvic cavity

Answer 3

center of gravity

Question 4

the study of the human body in relation to the working environment

Answer 4

ergonomics

Question 5

an imaginary line that extends from the center of gravity to the base of support

Answer 5

line of gravity

Question 6

document required by OSHA for all hazardous chemicals, specifying the required equipment and procedure for safe handling in the event of the spill

Answer 6

Material safety data sheets (MSDSs)

Question 7

a substance that is impervious to many hazardous chemicals; gloves of this material are commonly used in the healthcare setting

Answer 7

nitrile

Question 8

a federal agency governing safety in the workplace that provides guidelines to ensure a high level of safety for hospital workers

Answer 8

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Question 9

the occurrence of fire when a chemical reaction in or near a flammable material causes sufficient heat

Answer 9

spontaneous combustion

Question 10

what does MSDSs stand for?

Answer 10

Material safety data sheets

Question 11

What is the 5 million lives campaign?

Answer 11

a campaign to prevent 5 million needless inpatient deaths by implementing improvements in care (2006-2008)

Question 12

what does OSHA stand for?

Answer 12

occupational safety and health administration

Question 13

Patient safety event that results in death, permanent harm, or severe temporary harm

Answer 13

sentinel event

Question 14

what happens following a sentinel event?

Answer 14

Joint Commission report, done within 45 days of event

Question 15

JC report following sentinel death usually also includes this…

Answer 15

root cause analysis

Question 16

improving staff communication particularly helpful with ________

Answer 16

lab results, falls

Question 17

medication safety: _______ all medications before a procedure

Answer 17

label

Question 18

medication safety: ______________ medication information safety

Answer 18

record and pass along

Question 19

using alarms safety: medication alarms ______________

Answer 19

heard and responded to

Question 20

what does PASS stand for in fire safety?

Answer 20

pull, aim, squeeze, sweep

Question 21

what does RACE stand for in fire safety?

Answer 21

rescue, alarm, contain, extinguish/evacuate

Question 22

what are fall hazards?

Answer 22

wet floor
tripping hazards
equipment storage

Question 23

what are collisions hazards?

Answer 23

moving equipment, transporting patients

Question 24

nonprofit organization that advocating for patient safety and better patient outcomes

Answer 24

Institute for Healthcare Improvement

Question 25

what do Class A fire extinguishers extinguish?

Answer 25

Fire fueled by solid combustibles, such as wood or paper

Question 26

what do Class B fire extinguishers extinguish?

Answer 26

Fire fueled by flammable liquids or gases

Question 27

what do Class C fire extinguishers extinguish?

Answer 27

Fire involving electrical wiring or devices

Question 28

what do Class ABC fire extinguishers extinguish?

Answer 28

Multiple purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher that can be used on the fires listed in Class A, B, and C

Question 29

what three things does a fire need?

Answer 29

fuel supply, oxygen, and heat

Question 30

what are the four most common types of fire causes in healthcare facilities?

Answer 30

spontaneous combustion open flames smoking electricity

Question 31

the proper way to carry a heavy object is to _________________________

Answer 31

Hold the object as close to the center of gravity as possible

Question 32

the study of the human body in motion

Answer 32

kinesiology

Question 33

Preferred WC transfer method for patients capable of standing and walking with minimal assistance

Answer 33

standby assist

Question 34

Method of WC transfer used for patients with mobility but who may be weakened or impaired

Answer 34

assisted standing pivot

Question 35

method of WC transfer required for patients who have limited mobility or cannot bear weight on lower limbs)

Answer 35

two or three person lift

Question 36

Technique for transfer of patients who are too heavy to lift using other techniques or when there are not enough personnel available to safely transfer the patient

Answer 36

hydraulic lift

Question 37

Used for lateral transfers of equal height on patients who can minimally assist with the transfer (Stretcher transfer)

Answer 37

draw sheet transfer

Question 38

Similar to draw sheet technique, but provides increased stability during transfer and is the safer option for most post-operative patients

Answer 38

slide board transfer

Question 39

Required for lateral transfers of unequal height; three is the minimum number of necessary personnel

Answer 39

three carrier lift transfer

Question 40

Primarily used to transfer potentially injured persons from the ground onto a spine board for safe transfer to a stretcher

Answer 40

log roll transfer