Chapter 13- Safety Flashcards
1
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Body Mechanics
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-Way the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all of its parts.
2
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Eight basic rules of body mechanics
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- Maintain broad base of support; feet should be kept 8-10 inches apart
- Bend from hips and knees with back straight
- Use shoulder, upper arm, hip and thigh muscles since they are the strongest.
- Push, slide or pull and object rather than lift whenever possible.
- Carry heavy objects close to the body
- Avoid twisting body while working
- Avoid bending for long periods
- Always get help if patient or object is too heavy
3
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OSHA
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- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Establish and enforce safety standards for the workplace
4
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Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Standard
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-Requires all employees to be informed of all chemicals and hazards in the workplace.
5
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MSDSs
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- Material Safety Data Sheets
- must be provided with any hazardous product
- must have emergency first aid procedures to use in case of injury
- must state what precautions to be used such as wearing gloves
6
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Basic Patient Safety
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- Do not perform any procedure unless instructed to do so
- Knock on the door before entering any room
- Always identify patient
- Always explain the procdure being done
- Check patient areas for safety hazards
- Check all safety checkpoints before leaving a patient in a bed
7
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3 things a fire needs
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- Oxygen
- Fuel
- Heat
8
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Class A fire extinguisher
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-Combustibles such as paper, cloth, plastic & wood
9
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Class B fire extinguisher
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- Flammable or combustible liquids
- Gas, oil, paint, grease and cooking fat
10
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Class C fire extinguisher
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- Electrical fires
- Fuse boxes, appliances, wiring & outlets
- C= nonconductive
- turn off electricity before using if possible
11
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Class D fire extinguisher
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-Burning or combustible metals
12
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Important steps to take during a fire
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RACE R- Rescue anyone in immediate danger A- Activate the alarm. C- Contain the fire E- Extinguish the fire or evacuate the area.
