Deck 11: Environmental Safety

Question 1

If you suspect a bioterrorism-related outbreak, you should immediately notify the FBI.​

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Inadequate staffing is an example of a psychosocial workplace hazard.​

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Stay to the right in hallways and be cautious when approaching intersections in order to prevent collisions.​

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Workplace violence refers to physical abuse only, not to verbal.​

Question 5

When speaking with patients who are hard of hearing, it is helpful to speak as loudly as possible.​

Question 6

Uniforms may be worn in nonwork settings if they have not been stained with bodily fluids from patients.​

Question 7

Acrylic nails harbor fewer microorganisms than natural nails.​

Question 8

It is all right to leave patients unattended on a treatment table if they are young and alert.​

Question 9

Do not place food in a refrigerator that contains lab specimens or medications.​

Question 10

In the event of a fire, a hot door should be opened if it is the only escape route.​

Question 11

Workplace violence is lower in health care settings than in other work settings.​

Question 12

Class A fire extinguishers should never be used on fires that involve flammable liquids.​

Question 13

The first step to ensure patient safety is the careful observation of patient behavior.​

Question 14

The best approach to safety is to focus on solving problems once they arise.​

Question 15

It is all right to wear multiple types of rings as long as you don't plan on having to apply sterile gloves.​

Question 16

Cramped work spaces and inadequate equipment are examples of a workplace ergonomic hazard.​

Question 17

It is acceptable to run only if there is an emergency situation.​

Question 18

Patients hear better when you speak while facing them.​

Question 19

Chemicals should never be stored near a heat source or in direct sunlight.​

Question 20

Environmental safety means identifying and correcting potential hazards that can cause accidents and injuries.​

Question 21

What is the best source of information in which to find the precautions that should be taken when handling substances that contain chemicals?​

A) ​Facility policies and procedures manual
B) ​Instructions that come with the substances
C) ​Material safety data sheets (MSDS)
D) ​Labels on containers or packaging

Question 22

Your supervisor asks you to help cover for an absent coworker by performing a treatment you have read about but never performed.What should you do?​

A) ​Do your best to complete it.
B) ​Ask someone to explain it to you.
C) ​Ask a coworker to do it for you.
D) ​Advise your supervisor that you are not qualified to perform the treatment.

Question 23

Why are electrical fires especially hazardous?​

A) ​There is the danger of electrocution.
B) ​They burn and spread more quickly.
C) ​They are difficult to put out.
D) ​Fire extinguishers cannot be used on them.

Question 24

A patient with which of the following would be evaluated and treated first under a triage system?​

A) ​Skin rash
B) ​Sore throat
C) ​Chest pains
D) ​Suspected broken arm

Question 25

All patients should be monitored carefully and observed for reactions after they have received any type of ____________________.​

Question 26

In the event of a fire in which smoke is present, what is the safest way to leave the area?​

A) ​Take the shortest route and run as quickly as possible.
B) ​Walk as close to the walls as possible.
C) ​Keep the head upright and above the smoke.
D) ​Crawl along the floor.

Question 27

When using a fire extinguisher, at which part of the fire should the nozzle be aimed?​

A) ​Top section of the flames
B) ​Middle section of the flames
C) ​The base of the flames
D) ​Use a sweeping motion up and down the height of the flames

Question 28

What is the first step to take if a person is receiving an electrical shock?​

A) ​Call for help.
B) ​Pull the victim away from the source of power.
C) ​Unplug the device causing the shock.
D) ​Turn off the main source of power.

Question 29

What is the advantage of using an ABC type of fire extinguisher?​

A) ​It is the easiest to operate.
B) ​It does not leave a skin-irritating residue.
C) ​It extinguishes fires the most quickly.
D) ​It can be used on all types of fires.

Question 30

The four steps for correctly using a fire extinguisher, as outlined under the acronym PASS, are ____________________, ___________________________________, _________________________, and ________________________________________.​

Question 31

Which of the following statements is NOT true about incident reports?​

A) ​Should include only facts, not personal opinions.
B) ​Must be completed when any unexpected situation occurs that can cause harm to someone.
C) ​Are completed by the employee who observes the situation.
D) ​Are placed in the patient's file.

Question 32

What is the minimum length of time that eyes that have been splashed with chemicals should be rinsed?​

A) ​5 minutes
B) ​10 minutes
C) ​15 minutes
D) ​30 minutes

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a good practice when performing a procedure on a patient?​

A) ​Check that the patient has given consent.
B) ​Ensure that you have the correct person by asking, "Are you Mr.Ramirez?"
C) ​Observe the patient closely.
D) ​Compare the wristband with the patient record.

Question 34

​What is the proper way to dispose of radioactive waste?

A) ​Label it as "radioactive," and place it in a special container.
B) ​Place it in a biohazard bag.
C) ​Discard it with the other waste products.
D) ​Incinerate it.

Question 35

How can changes in mental function increase a patient's risk of accident and injury?​

A) ​Awareness of common dangers is decreased.
B) ​Dizziness is more common.
C) ​Sensation to pain is decreased.
D) ​Balance is affected.

Question 36

Special biohazard bags should be used for:

A) ​storing dangerous chemicals.
B) ​discarding waste that contains body fluids.
C) ​collecting used needles.
D) ​gathering instruments that will be autoclaved.

Question 37

When a patient becomes dizzy when attempting to stand, due to changes in blood vessels, what are the most appropriate instructions to give?​

A) ​Get up slowly.
B) ​Stay in bed and try again later.
C) ​Stay in bed until instructed otherwise.
D) ​Call for emergency personnel.

Question 38

Certain medications can cause _________________________ and _________________________, which increase the risk of injury.​

Question 39

Health care professionals should tie back long hair in order to avoid _________________________ of clean materials.​

Question 40

The four procedures to use in case of fire, as outlined under the acronym RACE, are _________________________, _________________________, _________________________,.and ______________________________.​

Question 41

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)requires health care facilities to have an _____ for handling large numbers of patients in the event of a catastrophic event such as an earthquake, a flood, a tornado, a hurricane, or a bombing.​

Question 42

List at least four safety practices that help prevent accidents when you are moving around the health care facility.​

Question 43

Anthrax, botulism, and plague are examples of _____ agents.​

Question 44

An effectively managed emergency response rests on an established _____ system.​

Question 45

Explain safe procedures for picking up and discarding broken glass.​

Question 46

It is critical that nothing that might cause _________________________ be used when oxygen is in use.​

Question 47

List at least three ways to prevent electrical hazards.​

Question 48

Never mix any two chemicals together without first verifying _____ (can be combined without unfavorable results).​

Question 49

Discuss the implications of the following statement for the health care professional: "The best approach to safety is to focus on prevention." Include at least five personal safety practices that contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries.​

Question 50

List three ways the health care professional can assist patients who are visually impaired.​