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chapter 12 Workplace safety Flashcards

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alignment

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Good posture the a in the ABCs of good body mechanics

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balance

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stability produced by the even distribution of weight the b in the ABCs of good body mechanics

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body mechanics

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the efficient and safe use the body

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coordinated body movement

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using the weight of the body to help with movement the C in the ABCs of good body mechanics

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disaster

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a sudden unexpected event causes injury to many people
major damage to property
or both

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grounded

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an adjectives used to describe electrical equipment that has a way of returning straight electrical current to the outlet
so that the risk of electric shock is reduced

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post-procedure actions

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steps that are routinely performed before each patient or resident care procedure called getting ready actions in this book

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procedures

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a series of steps followed in a particular order when providing care to a patient or resident that helps to ensure that the care provided is safe and correct

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RACE fire response plan

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the general actions that are taken in the event of a fire emergency 
remove to safety 
activate the alarm 
contain the fire 
extinguisher evacuate
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safety data sheets

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SDS
A document that summarizes key information about a chemical such as its composition 
which exposures may be dangerous 
what to do if an exposure should occur 
and how to clean up spills
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workplace violence

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violent Acts including physical assault and threats of assault directed persons at work or on duty

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Ergonomics

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the practice of Designing equipment and work tasks to conform to the capability of the worker

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What can stress the body

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same action over and over again

Moving large awkward or heavy objects

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What hazards does OSHA recognize in healthcare setting

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exposed to blood-borne pathogens and other infectious diseases
Hazardous chemicals
Unsafe walking surfaces
Threat of violence from combative patients residents and visitors
Physical demanding nature duties such as manual lifting and transferring and repositioning patients increases risk of injury

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risk of injury for nursing assistants

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Twice as likely to be injured on the job

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what are MSDS

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musculoskeletal disorders
muscle strains and tears
Ligament sprains
Joint and tendon inflammation
Pinched nerves
Herniated discs in the spinal column
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Ergonomics

And OSHA

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OSHA’s guidelines focused on preventing MSD injuries

adjusting the work environment and how workers perform work-related practices so injuries are prevented

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Work-related practices

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1 Force, which is the amount of physical effort that is required to perform a task such as during heavy lifting for repositioning a patient
2 repetition, we’re the same motion or series emotions are performed continually or frequently
3 awkward postures, where person assumes positions that place stress on the body such as reaching above the shoulder height kneeling squatting leaning over bed or twisting the Torso while lifting

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OSHA guidelines

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1 ergonomics training

2 manual lifting minimized and eliminated when possible

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what are the ABCs of good body mechanics

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a equals alignment
B equals balance
C equals coordinated body movement

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alignment

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good posture
No excess strain placed on joints and muscles
Back neutral

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Balance

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stability produced by even distribution of weight
holding center of gravity close to your base of support
Standing= base of support is feet center of gravity is torso large is a face the more balanced
spread your feet further or Bended Knees so torso is closer to your feet

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coordinated body movement

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use weight of body to help with movement
use momentum
Strong muscles of the body to work do the work of lifting
Use your legs not your back to lift

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What is the most common work-related injury in the nursing field

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back injuries
Consequences
Painful costly
And career
Prevent you from participating in other activities
You may have to be cared for instead of being the one caring for

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back support

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use it properly

Improper prolonged use weakens back muscles

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procedures

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series of steps followed in a particular order
Steps or procedures May differ depending on where you work and what state you receive your training in
Always follow policies of the facility or the state where you work

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pre procedures

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promote efficiency safety courtesy and respect to the patient of the residents rights
Always begins with checking the patient for the residents care plan
The care plan will tell you the specifics about providing care for each individual person Uline care plans change sometimes frequentl

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Weaver’s

pneumonic for getting ready

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wash
Equipment
Announce
Verify
Explain
Respect
Safety
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also wash and documents pneumonic for finishing up

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alignment
Light
Safety
Open
Wash
Document
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finishing up / post-procedure actions

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promote Comfort safety communication among members of the healthcare team

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what are factors increasing chances of falling

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moving too quickly
Wet floors
Objects in path
 Lighting
 Helping weak, unsteady or uncooperative people
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how do you prevent Falls

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move only as quickly as you can
If you see water fluids on the floor stop immediately and dry the area failure to do so puts you your patients residents visitors and co-workers have risk
Be aware of objects like electrical cords and Furniture
Night Lights are helpful in healthcare settings
Better to get someone to help you than go It Alone when transporting or transferring

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what chemicals are at the facility

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Cleaning Solutions disinfectant sterilizing agents chemotherapy drugs
Harmful if inhaled swallowed and absorbed through the skin splashed in the eyes

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safety data sheets

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Sheets saying what the chemical is how to protect themselves
Kept on file and be readily available for each unit in the healthcare facility
Renew the SDS every 3 years
Summarizes key information about the chemical what it’s made from what exposures may be dangerous what to do if there’s an exposure how to clean up spills
Container labels provide information about chemicals and container all containers must be clearly labeled your responsibility to know the chemicals

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preventing electrical shock

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know how to safely operate and maintain electrical equipment
Precautions such as grounding appliances and power strips
grounding is achieved through three prong plug or safety only with a ground fault breaker
don’t use extension cords
don’t have more than two items plugged into an outlet
look around the room at Radio televisions table lamps
look at electrically controlled hospital beds and call like controls
follow procedures to have items sent for repair

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fire safety

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fire to occur three elements must be present
fuel or something that burns heat
something to ignite the fuel and oxygen

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common sources of fuel in healthcare setting

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cloth such as bed linens mattresses and paper
Paper
substances that easily catch fire and burn quickly such as cooking oil nail polish remover

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common sources of heat

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electric Spark
smoking materials such as cigarettes cigars are matches
lighted candles
heating elements

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oxygen

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is everywhere
in healthcare facilities many patients receive oxygen therapy which increases the content of the oxygen in the air and the immediate area

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small fires

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Can sometimes be dealt with without people even knowing it happened

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large-scale fire

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aulty electrical wiring in the walls
Gas leak
Terrorist attack
equals large-scale evacuation

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race fire response plan

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remove any patients or residents were in immediate danger to safety
Escort people who can walk
Used wheelchairs for unsteady people
To prevent a confused or disoriented person from accidentally wandering back into the fire area a sign another alert patient or resident or visitor to attend to the first
Bedridden people move on their beds
If that’s can’t be moved cool to safety using Linens

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ACE part of plan

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Activate the alarm
Follow facilities policy for reporting a fire

contain the fire by closing doors and windows

extinguish the fire if possible

evacuate the building

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extinguishing fires

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move one of the three elements fuel heat or oxygen

Fires are classified as a type B type or C type

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Fire extinguisher

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most common type is a b c extinguisher used for all types of fires
Use carbon dioxide to remove the oxygen from the air new line Smothers the fire
All facilities must have easily accessible fire extinguisher you are responsible for knowing where it is
You’ll be trained and how to use it

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p a s s

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how to use the fire extinguisher 
Pull the safety pin out
Aim the hose toward the base of the fire
Squeeze the handle
Spray the contents of the fire extinguisher at the base of the fire sweeping from side to side
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evacuate the building

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if large uncontrollable fire breaks out you’ll need to know how to get patients to safety

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Disaster preparedness

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any disasters a sudden unexpected event causes injury too many people major damage to property or both
can be caused by accident nature explosion accidents War terrorism

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Acts of terrorism

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use of explosives
Use of Rapid Fire automatic guns
Release of chemicals
Radiation exposure
Biological agents
Agency will have disastrous preparedness plan that will direct the actions of the team in the event of an
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workplace violence

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can be large number of people at one time or one-on-one violence
National Institute for occupational safety and health (NIOSH)
includes acts of terrorism
new guidelines are intended to advised employers of the risks of violent acts that may occur in specific types of work environments and how to train their employees to recognize and respond to these risks
48% of all non-fatal injuries in the workplace of current Healthcare and Social Service settings

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NIOSH

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national institute for Occupational Safety and Health

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external sources of violence

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robbers are muggers walking to the parking lot

internal parties inflict violence toward co-workers patients and residents

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why is the risk of workplace violence so high for healthcare settings

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people who are sick injured or disabled and their families may become very emotionally stressed which causes them
to seek Health Care Services patients are confused or agitated for medications medical conditions for dementia

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factors that increase the risk of workplace violence in the healthcare setting

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prevalence of handguns among patients families and friends
Increase use of hospitals for criminal holds and care of acutely disturbed
Number of acute and chronically mentally ill patients being released from hospitals with a follow-up care
Availability of drugs or money at hospitals clinics in pharmacies making them likely robbery Target’s
unrestricted movement of the Publican clinics and hospitals and long waits in emergency or clinical areas that lead to frustration
Prevalence of gang members drug or alcohol abusers trauma patients to stress family members
Low staff levels during times of increased activity such as meal plans visiting times and transportation
Isolated work with clients during examinations are treatments
Solo work often in remote locations with no backup a way to get assistance
Lack of Staff training in recognizing in managing escalating Hospital in the south of Behavior
Fully lit parking areas

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