Ch 17 Safety Part 1

Question 1

What are the main categories of hazards in veterinary practice?

Answer 1

Zoonotic diseases, physical hazards, chemical hazards, safety hazards

Includes needle sticks, dog bites, and more

Question 2

Define zoonotic diseases.

Answer 2

Diseases that can be transmitted from animal to human

Include bacteria, virus, fungus, protozoan, or parasite

Question 3

How many zoonotic diseases are known?

Answer 3

More than 1400 diseases

Question 4

What is the most simple method of reducing disease transmission?

Answer 4

Washing your hands

Question 5

What does OSHA stand for?

Answer 5

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 6

What are employee responsibilities under OSHA?

Answer 6

• Read the Workplace Rights Poster (#3165)
• Comply with safety standards
• Utilize provided PPE
• Report hazardous conditions
• Report injuries and seek treatment

Question 7

What must all veterinary practices comply with according to OSHA?

Answer 7

The Act of 1970

Question 8

What is included in a hospital safety manual?

Answer 8

• A Policy Letter
• General safety policies
• A safety training plan
• An accident, injury, & illness prevention plan
• A fire prevention & emergency preparedness plan
• A hazardous communication plan
• Special chemical plans
• Radiation & anesthesia safety plans
• Infection control plan
• Security & violence control plan
• Ergonomics program policy

Question 9

What is the importance of odor control in a veterinary clinic?

Answer 9

If it smells clean, it must be clean

Question 10

What should be done after each patient in an exam room?

Answer 10

Clean the exam room

Question 11

What is nosocomial infection?

Answer 11

Infections acquired in a hospital setting

Question 12

Why should pregnant women avoid cleaning litter boxes?

Answer 12

Due to the zoonotic potential of Toxoplasmosis which can cause birth defects

Question 13

What are sharps?

Answer 13

Items capable of puncturing the skin such as syringes, needles, and scalpel blades

Question 14

What should be done with needles after use?

Answer 14

Dispose of in a sharps container

Question 15

What is required for radiation safety in radiology?

Answer 15

• Wear protective gear
• Use a lead apron
• Use gloves
• Use a thyroid shield
• Wear a dosimetry badge

Question 16

True or False: Pregnant women are allowed in radiology.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

What is the purpose of a dosimetry badge?

Answer 17

Measures scatter radiation

Question 18

Fill in the blank: A shallow tub with disinfectant is used to prevent possible transmission of disease from outside to _______.

Answer 18

inside