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Ch6 Homework Questions Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

biohazard

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2
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The application of scientific information and data regarding human body mechanics to the design of objects and overall environments for human use is​ called:

A

Ergonomics

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3
Q

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

A

Occupational safety and Health administration (OSHA)

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4
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The written record of the circumstances of an​ accident, injury, or unusual occurrence is called​ a(n):

A

Incident report

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5
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OSHA works to protect the American worker in all of the following ways except

A

Requiring pre employment physical

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6
Q

OSHA can inspect a workplace for safety

A

Without notification

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7
Q

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

A

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

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8
Q

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

A

Levy fines

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9
Q

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

A

Pull, AIM, squeeze and sweep

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10
Q

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

A

Wood

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11
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The acronym RACE is used to remember what to do in the event of a fire. RACE stands for

A

Rescue, Alert, Confine, Extinguish

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12
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Fire drills should be held at least​ ______________ and all employees should participate.

A

Once a year

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13
Q

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

A

Efficiency

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14
Q

Which agency provides guidelines for creating an evacuation​ plan?

A

OSHA

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15
Q

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

A

Sprinkler locations

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16
Q

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

A

Ground fault circuit interruptor (GFCI)

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17
Q

Precautionary measures for electrical safety would include

A

Using surge protectors

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18
Q

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

A

Manufacturer’s instructions

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19
Q

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:

A

A safety data sheet (SDS)

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20
Q

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

A

Benefits of using The product

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21
Q

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

A

All of The above

22
Q

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?

A

Chemical

23
Q

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

A

Needles

24
Q

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

A

State

25
Q

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

A

Time of collection

26
Q

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

A

Symbols

27
Q

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

A

Rectangle

28
Q

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

A

Red

29
Q

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

A

Labels

30
Q

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?

A

Solid

31
Q

Radioactive medical​ waste:

A

Includes iodine 123 and thallium 201

32
Q

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

A

Biological

33
Q

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

A

Chemical

34
Q

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

A

Occupational hazards

35
Q

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

A

Recap needles

36
Q

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

A

Immediately remove glasses and Contact lenses

37
Q

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

A

IT must be administered at The expense of The employer

38
Q

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

A

Administration of vaccines as per OSHA guidelines

39
Q

The most commonly noted diseases related to bloodborne exposure are

A

HIV and HBV

40
Q

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

A

All bodily fluids

41
Q

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:

A

An eye/face shield

42
Q

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

A

Protective gloves

43
Q

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

A

A surgical gown or lab coat

44
Q

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

A

The employees medical instruments

45
Q

The term body mechanics refers​ to:

A

proper coordination of​ alignment, balance, and movement.

46
Q

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

A

Always bend from your back

47
Q

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

A

Keep your back as straight as possible

48
Q

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

A

Computer workstation

49
Q

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

A

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

50
Q

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

A

bring patient complaints to the attention of physicians.

51
Q

The ultimate goal of a QA program is​ to:

A

improve the quality of patient care.

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