Ch14 Workplace Safety

Question 1

Body mechanics

Answer 1

The efficient and safe use of the body

Question 2

Alignment

Answer 2

Good posture

Question 3

Balance

Answer 3

Stability produced by evenly distributed weight

Question 4

Coordinated body movement

Answer 4

Using the weight of body to help with movement

Question 5

Before performing any procedure on patient…

Answer 5

1-Check the patients care plan
2-WASH proper hygiene
3-EQUIPMENT gather supplies
4-ANNOUNCE introduce self
5-VERIFY Identify person
6-EXPLAIN explain what you will do
7-RESPECT give privacy
8-SAFETY low and locked bed and keep supplies near self
(WEAVERS)

Question 6

After performing procedures on patient, follow…

Answer 6

ALSO Wash & Document
1-ALIGNMENT confirm patient is comfortable
2-LIGHT all necessary items are nearby
3-SAFETY low and locked bed, maybe siderails
4-OPEN curtain or door if requested by patient
5-WASH perform good hand hygiene
6-DOCUMENT report and record actions

Question 7

Three elements that cause fires

Answer 7

Fire Heat Oxygen

Question 8

Fire prevention with patients

Answer 8

1-Supervise disoriented/tired smoking patients
2-Do not allow smoking in bed
3-Matches and lighters away
4-Electrical equipment are working
5-Report malfunctioning smoke detectors
6-Investigate smoker smells
7-Know location of all exits

Question 9

In a fire emergency occurrence follow…

Answer 9

RACE Fire Response Plan
1-REMOVE patients away from danger
2-ACTIVATE alarm
3-CONTAIN fires by closing doors or Windows
4-EXTINGUISH/EVACUATE

Question 10

Using a fire extinguisher use…

Answer 10

PASS
1-PULL safety pin out
2-AIM hose toward base of fire
3-SQUEEZE handle
4-SPRAY using sweeping motion

Question 11

Fires fueled by wood, paper, cloth, leaves, or grass

Answer 11

Put out by water, type A/ABC fire extinguisher

Question 12

Fires fueled by gas, automotive oil, cooking oil, grease, or petroleum products

Answer 12

NEVER WATER

Put out by baking soda, type B/ABC fire extinguisher or covering with pan if at pot

Question 13

Fire fueled by electricity

Answer 13

NEVER WATER

Put it out by using type C/ABC fire extinguisher