Deck 11: Environmental Safety

Question 1

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

Answer 1

False

Question 2

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

Answer 2

True

Question 3

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

Answer 3

False

Question 4

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

Question 5

Patients hear better when you speak while facing them.

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

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 10

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

Acrylic nails harbor fewer microorganisms than natural nails.

Question 19

Inadequate staffing is an example of a psychosocial workplace hazard.

Question 20

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

Question 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

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 26

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 27

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 28

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) Up and down the height of the flames

Question 29

Certain medications can cause ________________ which results in unsteadiness and increases the risk of falling.

Question 30

It is critical that nothing that might cause sparks be used when ______ is in use.

Question 31

What is the best source of information for the precautions to take when handling substances that contain chemicals?

A) Facility policies and procedures manual
B) Instructions that come with the substances
C) Safety Data Sheets
D) Labels on containers or packaging

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

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 34

The R in RACE, the four procedures to use in case of fire, stands for _________________________ patients.

Question 35

The S in the acronym PASS stands for ________, ______________.

Question 36

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 37

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

Question 38

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 39

Health care professionals should tie back long hair in order to avoid _______________________ which means getting microorganisms on clean materials.

Question 40

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 41

An effectively managed emergency response rests on an established _____ system to determine the order in which patients should be seen.

Question 42

When used as weapons, anthrax, botulism, and plague are examples of ________.

Question 43

Never mix any two chemicals together without first verifying _____, meaning they can be combined without unfavorable results.