c4 Flashcards
What does code red mean?
fire in the facility
What does code blue mean?
cardiac arrest
What does code pink mean?
infant or child abudction
What does code orange mean?
hazardous materials spill
What does code silver mean?
dangerous person with a weapon
What does code black mean?
bomb threat
What is any sudden event that brings great damage, loss, or destruction?
a disaster
What is any event that is not part of the routine operation of the healthcare facility?
an incident
How long should the skin/eyes be flushed if they come in contact with chemicals?
10 minutes
What does MSDS stand for?
Material Safety Data Sheet
What document contains information about a particular chemical that is used in a healthcare facility?
Material Safety Data Sheet
All medical equipments must have how many prongs?
three
What does the acronym ALARA stand for?
As Low As Reasonably Achievable
What three elements are included in the fire triangle?
fuel, heat, oxygen
How many degrees of burns are there?
three
How many types of fire extinguishers are there?
five
What are the five types of fire extinguishers?
Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Multi-Purpose (A,B,C)
What does the acronym RACE stand for?
Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish
What does the acronym PASS stand for?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
What is the acronym PASS used for?
the usage of fire extinguishers
What is the proper use of body movements to prevent injury during the performance of physical tasks, such as lifting and sitting?
body mechanics
What is the practice or science of maximizing efficiency and preventing discomfort or injury during the time a person is performing work tasks?
ergonomics
What is the painful, progressive hand and arm condition caused by compression of a key nerve in the wrist?
carpal tunnel syndrome
What is the term for policies that motivate or require healthcare facilities to monitor and evaluate their services?
QI (quality improvement)
What does TJC stand for?
The Joint Comission
What does IOM stand for?
The Institute of Medicine
What does AHRQ stand for?
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
What does NQF stand for?
The National Quality Forum
What are the small, one-celled microorganisms that cannot be seen by the naked eye?
bacteria
What are the pathogenic microorganisms that depend on a living cell to survive?
viruses
What are the parasitic organisms that live in the soil or on plants?
fungi
What are the microorganisms that depend on a host cell to survive and replicate?
protozoa
What is the term for an organism that requires oxygen to survive?
aerobe
What is the term for an organism that requries little or no oxygen to live?
anaerobe