Deck 8: Working Safely

Question 1

Moving correctly and maintaining balance to use your body more efficiently is known as:

A) Body ergonomics
B) Fair body movements
C) Back bracing
D) Body mechanics

Answer 1

Body mechanics

Question 2

Another term for repetitive motion injuries is:

A) Competitive joint injuries
B) Cumulative trauma disorders
C) Cumulative motion trauma
D) Competitive motion injuries

Answer 2

Cumulative trauma disorders

Question 3

OSHA oversees:

A) The healthcare industry
B) Industrial factories
C) Schools
D) All industries

Answer 3

All industries

Question 4

When using new or unfamiliar equipment,you should:

A) Figure it out on your own
B) Ask for proper instructions and use safety guidelines
C) Read what you need to know in the instruction manual
D) Act like you know what you are doing

Question 5

The National Fire Protection Agency developed a warning label against what types of danger?

A) Physical,chemical,and mental
B) Reactivity,stability,and health
C) Health,flammability,and stability
D) Fire,smoke,and chemical

Question 6

Which of the following activities is likely to cause an injury?

A) Moving a heavy patient by yourself
B) Spilling liquid on the floor
C) Typing for an extended period of time without a break
D) Sitting on a rolling stool
E) Any of the above

Question 7

A radiation safety badge is worn to:

A) Prevent the worker from excess exposure to radiation
B) Measure the amount of exposure to radiation
C) Signify that a person works in a radiation hazard area
D) Sound an alarm when the excess radiation level has been reached

Question 8

You should never use a chemical that is:

A) Not properly labeled
B) Found under the sink in the medicine room
C) Used in certain equipment
D) Not in a spill-proof container

Question 9

Excessive exposure to radiation can cause:

A) Excessive tissue growth
B) Blistered skin
C) Tissue damage
D) Loss of hair

Question 10

OSHA is the acronym for:

A) Occupational Health Services Advertisers
B) Occupational Safety and Health Administration
C) One Stop Healthcare Advisors
D) Occupational Health Satisfaction Administrator

Question 11

Any item or product that has the ability to transmit disease is known as:

A) Soiled
B) Contaminated waste
C) Dirty
D) Infectious waste

Question 12

To reduce eye strain from excessive computer use,you should:

A) Take a break every 30 minutes
B) Blink your eyes rapidly every five minutes
C) Look away from the computer screen and focus on other objects often
D) Close your eyes tightly until they feel rested

Question 13

When it becomes necessary to extinguish a fire in your facility,use the PASS acronym,which is:

A) Push,Arm,Spray and Sweep
B) Pull,Arm,Sweep and Spray
C) Pull,Aim,Scrape and Spray
D) Pull,Aim,Squeeze,Sweep

Question 14

Fundamental safety practices at work include:

A) Proper body mechanics
B) Using ergonomic equipment when available
C) Learning how to operate a fire extinguisher
D) Understanding chemical hazards
E) All of the above

Question 15

OSHA enforces safety standards for the workplace.The two standards that affect healthcare workers are:

A) Bloodborne and airborne pathogen standards
B) Chemical hazards and bloodborne pathogen standards
C) Chemical hazards and airborne pathogen standards
D) Bloodborne pathogens and infection control standards

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a repetitive motion injury?

A) Carpal tunnel syndrome
B) Lower back pain
C) Upper neck pain
D) Sprained ankle

Question 17

The acronym RACE is used during a fire drill or actual fire.What does this acronym mean?

A) Run Away to the Closest Exit
B) Run,Alarm,Close Doors,Exit the building
C) Rescue,Alarm,Control,Extinguish
D) Rescue,Aim,Control,Exit

Question 18

Repetitive motion injuries can be avoided by:

A) Getting another worker to do the job for half of the shift
B) Figuring out a new way to work
C) Ergonomics and proper body mechanics
D) Wearing a back belt

Question 19

An MSDS is a:

A) Material Safety Department Standard
B) Material Standard and Disease Statement
C) Master Safety Direction Statement
D) Material Safety Data Sheet

Question 20

Which of the following is most important when oxygen is in use?

A) No smoking
B) Do not use any electrical items around the oxygen
C) No alcohol or oils when oxygen is in use
D) All of the above are important

Question 21

A facility's fire emergency plan should include:

A) The location of all exits
B) The fire department's telephone number
C) A call list to notify employees
D) A list of all patients in the building

Question 22

The NFPA warning label contains numbers within each diamond to alert users to the dangers.The number ___________indicates the least danger.

Question 23

Workplace safety in a healthcare facility is the responsibility of:

A) OSHA
B) The administrators of the facility
C) The shift supervisors
D) Every worker in the facility
Completion
Complete each statement.

Question 24

During a disaster,someone will be responsible for triage.This means:

A) Each patient will be assigned a number based on when they arrive at the facility
B) Patients will be grouped according to their injuries
C) Each patient will be evaluated for priority of care
D) Every patient will be routed to surgery

Question 25

One major contributor to RMIs is the extensive use of a computer _______________.

Question 26

The three things needed for a fire to start are _______________,fuel,and heat.

Question 27

The bloodborne pathogen standard is intended to protect healthcare workers from disease caused by exposure to ___________fluids.

Question 28

In the event of a community disaster,employees should:

A) Rush to work; they will need you
B) Understand your facility's disaster plan and act accordingly
C) Call the facility to see if you need to come in
D) Follow your local news for your next action

Question 29

___________looks at what kind of work you do,what tools you use,and your whole job environment.

Question 30

Bioterrorism is a newer form of attack and includes:

A) Foreign army attacks
B) Attacks by air
C) The use of biological weapons such as anthrax or smallpox
D) The use of viruses such as swine flu or avian flu

Question 31

A Class ___________fire extinguisher should be used on fires involving combustibles such as paper,cloth,plastic,and wood.