Health Science Chapters 14 and 15 Review

Question 1

Blood-Borne Pathogen Standard

Answer 1

protect healthcare workers from pathogens caused by exposure to bodily fluids

Question 2

Body mechanics

Answer 2

how the body moves and balances while efficiently using all of its parts

Question 3

Ergonomics

Answer 3

applied science used to promote safety and well-being by adapting the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries

Question 4

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Answer 4

Division of the Department of Labor that established and enforces safety standards for the workplace

Question 5

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Answer 5

provided by manufacturers, informs of any hazardous products they sell and how to identify, clean up, and exposure care

Question 6

How many sections are in the Safety Data Sheet?

Answer 6

16

Question 7

True or False - Back injuries are the number one reason that employees lose time for work and can cause life-long problems for the affected individual.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Eight Basic Rule for Good Body Mechanics

Answer 8

1. Maintain board base
2. Bend from hips and knees, not waist (get close to the object)
3. Use strongest muscles (shoulders, upper arms, thighs, and hips) (do NOT use back muscles)
4. Use weight of body (push, pull, or slide rather than lift)
5. Carry objects close to body
6. Avoid twisting (pivot and turn with feet and entire body)
7. Avoid bending for long periods
8. Call for assistance

Question 9

Blood-Borne Pathogen Standards modes of exposure for HIV or Hepatitis B or C

Answer 9

1. Blood/Blood components
2. Urine
3. Stool
4. Semen
5. Vaginal Secretions
6. Cerebrospinal fluid
7. Saliva
8. Mucus

Question 10

True or False - The healthcare worker must be conscious of personal and patient safety most of the time.

Answer 10

False - should be ALL of the time

Question 11

Environmental Hazards to patients and healthcare workers

Answer 11

1. burned out light bulb
2. scolding water in bath or sink
3. missing floor tiles or torn carpet (or carpet in general)
4. radiation
5. contaminated waste

Question 12

Ways to Provide Privacy to Patients

Answer 12

1. Knock before entry
2. Close doors and draw curtains
3. Ask permission to enter, to do procedure, and to go behind curtains
4. Cover them up except part of the body being worked on

Question 13

To Ensure Patient Safety When Leaving

Answer 13

1. Make sure patient is in bed/chair and in a comfortable position
2. Rails bars are adjusted to indicated by doctor or facility
3. Bed is in lowest position in case patient wants to get up
4. Call system, cellphone, TV remote, fresh water, etc. within reach of patient
5. Visual Safety Check - make sure environment is safe and there are no hazards
6. Make sure wheels are locked

Question 14

3 Items that are needed to start a fire

Answer 14

1. Fuel (anything that ignites)
2. Heat (sparks and flames)
3. Oxygen (air and keeps fire continuous)

Question 15

RACE + F

Answer 15

R = Rescue/Remove
A = Alarm
C = Contain
E = Extinguish or Evacuate
F = Follow facility protocol

Question 16

PASS

Answer 16

P = Pull the pin 
A = Aim nozzle at the base of the fire 
S = Squeeze the handle 
S = Sweep side to side at base of fire

Question 17

Five Different Types of Extinguishers

Answer 17

A = paper, wood, and cloth 
B = grease and flammable liquids (oil)
C = electrical 
D = combustible metals 
A,B,C = for all types of fires except D

Question 18

True or False - Oxygen is very flammable. Never permit smoking in areas where oxygen is in use or stored.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Microorganism

Answer 19

small, found everywhere, in and out of the body