Chapter 10

Question 1

Sentinel event

Answer 1

Unexpected occurrence involving death or serious injury

Question 2

Safety reminder device (SRD)

Answer 2

And numerous devices used to immobilize a patient or part of a patients body

Question 3

Elopement

Answer 3

Leaving the health care facility without permission or supervision

Question 4

OSHA

Answer 4

A federal organization that provides guidelines to help reduce safety hazards in the workplace

Question 5

CDC

Answer 5

A federal agency that provides facilities and services for The investigation, identification, prevention, and control of disease

Question 6

RACE

Answer 6

Rescue, activate the alarm, confine the fire, extinguish the fire

Question 7

PASS

Answer 7

Pool, Ames, squeeze, sweep

Question 8

Type A Fire extinguisher

Answer 8

Paper, wood, and cloth fires

Question 9

Type B fire extinguisher

Answer 9

Flammable liquids example grease in anesthetics

Question 10

Type C fire extinguisher

Answer 10

Electrical fires

Question 11

Disaster situation

Answer 11

Uncontrollable, unexpected, psychologically shocking event that is unique and likely to have a significant impact on a variety of healthcare facilities

Question 12

Terrorism

Answer 12

Violent or dangerous act used to intimidate or coerce a person of government to further a politician or social agenda

Question 13

Bioterrorism

Answer 13

Use of biologic agents to create a fear and to threaten

Question 14

Codes

Answer 14

A system of notification to be transmitted rapidly

Question 15

Epidemic

Answer 15

Disease

Question 16

Endemic

Answer 16

The expected or normal incident native to or occurring naturally to a specific area or environment