Chapter 13 Flashcards
How many inches should you keep your feet to maintain a broad base of support
8-10
Body mechanics
Positioning the body so all parts are supported correctly
What are your strongest muscles
Shoulders, upper arms, hips, and thighs
Whenever possible what should you do
Push pull or slide
What is the third prong on an electric plug
Ground
How many times should you read a label on a bottle
Three times
What is ergonomics
promotes safety to prevent injuries
Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)
Established the safety standards for occupational exposure to body fluids
You should bend from the what
Hips not the waist
What should you do if your carrying heavy objects
Hold then close to the body
What should you avoid when picking up objects
Twisting
If a patient is to heavy for you what should you do
Ask for help
What is the bloodborne pathogen standard
Mandates to protect health care providers from diseases caused by exposure to body fluids
What are the three diseases that can be contracted by exposure to body fluids
Hepatitis b hepatitis c and HIV
