Ch6 Homework Questions

Question 1

What are biological substances that pose a threat to human beings and are potentially infectious called?

Answer 1

biohazard

Question 2

The application of scientific information and data regarding human body mechanics to the design of objects and overall environments for human use is​ called:

Answer 2

Ergonomics

Question 3

The government agency responsible for the safety of all employees of companies operating in the United States is​ the:

Answer 3

Occupational safety and Health administration (OSHA)

Question 4

The written record of the circumstances of an​ accident, injury, or unusual occurrence is called​ a(n):

Answer 4

Incident report

Question 5

OSHA works to protect the American worker in all of the following ways except

Answer 5

Requiring pre employment physical

Question 6

OSHA can inspect a workplace for safety

Answer 6

Without notification

Question 7

Which one of the following statements about general safety is
false​?

Answer 7

Keep lab specimens to one side of a​ refrigerator, so you can store food on the other side.

Question 8

OSHA has the ability to​ _________________________based on any deficiencies relating to the health and safety of employees.

Answer 8

Levy fines

Question 9

To use a fire extinguisher​ properly, you​ must:

Answer 9

Pull, AIM, squeeze and sweep

Question 10

A Class A fire extinguisher is used for​ ______________ fires.

Answer 10

Wood

Question 11

The acronym RACE is used to remember what to do in the event of a fire. RACE stands for

Answer 11

Rescue, Alert, Confine, Extinguish

Question 12

Fire drills should be held at least​ ______________ and all employees should participate.

Answer 12

Once a year

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a hazard of disorganized evacuation​ plans?

Answer 13

Efficiency

Question 14

Which agency provides guidelines for creating an evacuation​ plan?

Answer 14

OSHA

Question 15

A floor plan diagram used for an evacuation route would include all of the following except

Answer 15

Sprinkler locations

Question 16

Designed to protect people from severe or fatal electric​ shocks, a​ _____ should be used in wet​ areas, such as near sinks

Answer 16

Ground fault circuit interruptor (GFCI)

Question 17

Precautionary measures for electrical safety would include

Answer 17

Using surge protectors

Question 18

All electronic medical office equipment should be grounded according to the​ ______

Answer 18

Manufacturer’s instructions

Question 19

Under​ OSHA’s Hazard Communication​ regulation, any workplace in which employees handle a potentially harmful substance must make​ ______________________ available to its employees for each​ substance:

Answer 19

A safety data sheet (SDS)

Question 20

The following information would be included on a safety data sheet except

Answer 20

Benefits of using The product

Question 21

Safety Data Sheets can be made available to employees by which​ format?

Answer 21

All of The above

Question 22

Which type of hazardous medical waste can be a causative factor in a fire or an explosion and must be handled and disposed of as per a​ SDS?

Answer 22

Chemical

Question 23

A​ puncture-proof, leak proof container with biohazard labels affixed would be the appropriate disposal container for used​ _______

Answer 23

Needles

Question 24

The disposal of medical waste is primarily regulated at the​ ________________ level.

Answer 24

State

Question 25

Written records of hazardous waste disposal require all of the following information except

Answer 25

Time of collection

Question 26

_______ are graphic images that make it easier to identify the message of a potential hazard.

Answer 26

Symbols

Question 27

What sign shape is used for informational and emergency​ signs?

Answer 27

Rectangle

Question 28

A​ ___________ sign warns of an immediate​ danger, an action that must​ taken, or an activity to be avoided

Answer 28

Red

Question 29

____________ are​ adhesive-backed paper that are intended to be read​ close-up and can be affixed to​ bottles, boxes, or other containers.

Answer 29

Labels

Question 30

Which one of the following types of waste can be generated in a​ patient's room, is not always hazardous but can pollute the​ environment, and is often​ recycled?

Answer 30

Solid

Question 31

Radioactive medical​ waste:

Answer 31

Includes iodine 123 and thallium 201

Question 32

Any waste material that has the potential to carry disease is categorized as​ a(n) _____ waste.

Answer 32

Biological

Question 33

​Germicides, cleaning​ solvents, and pharmaceuticals are examples of​ ____________ waste.

Answer 33

Chemical

Question 34

OSHA requires that each medical office have a written Exposure Control Plan that includes specific information on all of the following except​:

Answer 34

Occupational hazards

Question 35

To avoid accidental needlesticks and exposure to​ blood, practice all of the following precautions except

Answer 35

Recap needles

Question 36

After exposure to a chemical irritant which has been splashed into the eye one should

Answer 36

Immediately remove glasses and Contact lenses

Question 37

Which one of the following statements about OSHA standards regarding the HBV vaccine series for​ at-risk employees is true​?

Answer 37

IT must be administered at The expense of The employer

Question 38

The best ways to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens include all of the following except​:

Answer 38

Administration of vaccines as per OSHA guidelines

Question 39

The most commonly noted diseases related to bloodborne exposure are

Answer 39

HIV and HBV

Question 40

According to standard​ precautions, ________________ should be treated as if they are contaminated with any bloodborne pathogen.

Answer 40

All bodily fluids

Question 41

If the medical assistant anticipates even the slightest spray of infectious​ materials, droplets of​ blood, or other infectious​ matter, he or she should be sure to​ wear:

Answer 41

An eye/face shield

Question 42

When the medical assistant anticipates hand contact with open wounds or broken​ skin, he or she should​ wear:

Answer 42

Protective gloves

Question 43

Anticipation of gross contamination of clothing during a procedure requires the use​ of:

Answer 43

A surgical gown or lab coat

Question 44

Personal protective clothing and equipment must prevent infectious materials from reaching all of the following except​:

Answer 44

The employees medical instruments

Question 45

The term body mechanics refers​ to:

Answer 45

proper coordination of​ alignment, balance, and movement.

Question 46

All of the following rules apply to using proper body mechanics for stooping beside an object except​:

Answer 46

Always bend from your back

Question 47

To use the center of gravity to help you carry a​ load, you​ must:

Answer 47

Keep your back as straight as possible

Question 48

The most common area for problems related to ergonomics in the medical office is the

Answer 48

Computer workstation

Question 49

A medical assistant may participate in quality assurance measures through all of the following actions except

Answer 49

Review the accuracy and results of a​ patient's laboratory test.

Question 50

A health care facility must have a quality assurance program in order for all of the following to occur except​

Answer 50

bring patient complaints to the attention of physicians.

Question 51

The ultimate goal of a QA program is​ to:

Answer 51

improve the quality of patient care.