5.1.6 study

Question 1

what does the list have in common?

• foods
• electronic products giving off radiation
• drugs
• cosmetics
• biologics
• veterinary products
• medical devices
• tobacco products

Answer 1

FDA regulated products

Question 2

name the organization:

protects workers from injuries on the job by setting and enforcing safety rules.

Answer 2

occupational safety and health administration

(OSHA)

Question 3

name the organization:

protects the public from injuries related to medical devices and drugs.

Answer 3

food and drug administration

(FDA)

Question 4

name the organization:

protects workers by performing research to help prevent spread of disease on the job.

Answer 4

centers for disease control and prevention

(CDC)

Question 5

name the organization:

a branch of the cdc that makes safety recommendations based on research data to help prevent on-site injury.

Answer 5

national institute for occupational safety and health

(NIOSH)

Question 6

name the organization:

an international organization conducting research worldwide to track spread of diseases and other health issues.

Answer 6

world health organization

(WHO)

Question 7

define:

a flexible tube inserted into a large vein in a patient to provide ongoing access to administer medication and perform blood tests.

Answer 7

central line

(central venous catheter)

Question 8

define:

a mistake made by health care professionals that may cause harm to a patient.

these are deviations from the best practices recommended by regulatory agencies and employers’ safety protocols.

Answer 8

medical error

Question 9

what does this precedure ensure?

matching the patient’s name and birth date to the name and birth date on the medication.

Answer 9

making sure the right patient gets the right medication.

Question 10

define:

an investigative tool used to find the main reason a medical error occurred.

(examines the highest level of a problem.)

Answer 10

root-cause analysis