Chapter 7 - Safety Flashcards
What is a base of support?
the portion of the body in contact with the floor or other horizontal surface when lifting an object
What are body mechanics?
the principles of proper body alignment, movement, and balance
What is a center of gravity
the point around which body weight is balanced when lifting an object
What are ergonomics?
the study of the human body in relation to the working environment for the purpose of preventing injuries
What was the 5 Million Lives Campaign?
a national initiative between 2006-2008 aimed at protecting patients from potential medical harm incidents
What is the Institute for Healthcare Improvement(IHI)?
a non-profit organization with the goal of reducing fatalities in health care institutions
What is a line of gravity?
an imaginary vertical line that passes through the center of gravity
What is nitrile?
a material used for gloves that is impervious to many hazardous chemicals
What is a Material Safety Data Sheet(MSDS)?
document that indicates the required equipment and procedure for safe handling of a spill (different ones for different chemicals)
What is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA)?
a federal agency that governs safety in the workplace
What is spontaneous combustion?
a type of fire that occurs when a chemical reaction causes sufficient heat near a flammable material to generate a fire
What 3 components must be present for a fire to burn?
- a flammable substance (fuel)
- oxygen
- heat / an ignition source
What does RACE mean in terms of fire response?
- Rescue
- Alarm
- Contain
- Extinguish/Evacuate
What does PASS mean in reference to using a fire extinguisher?
- Pull pin
- Aim nozzle at base of fire
- Squeeze handle
- Sweep side to side
The most likely cause of fire in an imaging department is:
an electrical problem
The federal agency governing workplace safety in the United States is:
OSHA
Which of the following is NOT a typical component of a spill kit?
A. nitrile gloves
B. mop
C. kitty litter
D. plastic bags
B. mop
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the radiographer in case of a fire?
A. Assess the situation and direct the activities of others.
B. Evacuate the immediate area.
C. Report the fire using the proper procedure.
D. Reassure patients so that they do not become alarmed.
A. Assess the situation and direct the activities of others.
The most common types of workplace disabilities reported by health care workers are:
musculoskeletal disorders
MSDS documents are likely to be needed in the event of:
a chemical spill
The study of workplace injury prevention is called:
ergonomics
Fires start when three elements occur in the same place at the same time. These three elements are oxygen, excessive heat, and:
fuel
Eighty percent of imaging technologists experience some form of work-related injury, usually in the form of RMIs and RSIs affecting the shoulder, arm, or wrist, if their area of specialization is:
sonography
Stress due to repetitive motion, overreaching, or maintaining the same positions for long periods causes:
microtrauma to muscle tissue
