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Intro to Surgical Technology - Environmental Safety 1-B Flashcards

1
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Which of the following would NOT be an expectation for a safe work environment?

a. posted safety rules
b. covered parking lot
c. mandatory safety training
d. MSDSs on all hazardous materials in the organization

A

b. covered parking lot

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What type of hazard does the placard symbol below indicate?

a. corrosive
b. biological hazard
c. explosive
d. radioactive

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b. biological hazard

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Which of the following is NOT a guideline for good sitting posture?

a. Keep your feet on the floor or a footstool.
b. Align ears, shoulders, and hips.
c. Rest your buttocks on the edge of the seat.
d. Place a lumbar roll or rolled up towel between your lower back and the back of nonadjustable chairs.

A

c. Rest your buttocks on the edge of the seat.

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The purposes of an MSDS are to inform the substance user of all of the following except the _____.

a. substance’s physical properties
b. degree of injury inflicted
c. first-aid treatment necessary
d. accident response

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b. degree of injury inflicted

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5
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Which of the following unsafe conditions does NOT need to be reported immediately?

a. defective equipment
b. spills
c. boxes piled in a hallway
d. a co-worker’s unclean, sloppy work area

A

d. a co-worker’s unclean, sloppy work area

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What is the first thing you should do upon discovering a spreading fire?

a. Pull the nearest fire alarm.
b. Dial 911.
c. Locate the proper portable extinguisher and extinguish the fire.
d. Close the doors around the fire to contain it.

A

d. Close the doors around the fire to contain it.

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What should you do when you must lift a heavy object, and a liftfin or carrying device is unavailable?

a. lift and carry the object in series of short distances
b. pivot, roll, or slide the object
c. push the object with your feet and leg muscles
d. alternate carrying and pushing the object

A

b. pivot, roll, or slide the object

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What type of hazard does the placard symbol below indicate?

a. corrosive
b. infectious
c. explosive
d. radioactive

A

c. explosive

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Which of the following is NOT one of a disabled person’s pre-fire emergency evacuation responsbilities?

a. being familiar with the workplace buildings and exits
b. knowing and sharing the safest method to use to assist you
c. practicing self-evacuation using the building’s elevator system
d. knowing who is designated to assist you during the evacuation

A

c. practicing self-evacuation using the building’s elevator system

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10
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What procedure is defined as: “a procedure ensuring that all hazardous energy sources to a defective tool or machine are locked in the OFF position before maintenance is performed”?

a. lockout
b. tag-out
c. code-out
d. mark out

A

a. lockout

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11
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In accordance with electrical safety guidelines, you should not use any electrical appliance or equipment while you are touching metal or _____.

a. plastic
b. wood
c. water
d. rubber

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c. water

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Which section of an MSDS describes what happens if the chemical come in contact with certain conditions or other chemicals?

a. hazardous ingredients
b. reactivity
c. usage, hadling, and storage
d. special protection and precautions

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b. reactivity

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In developing a good safety attitude, you must learn to _____ the task at hand.

a. complete
b. focus on
c. practice
d. vocalize the steps of

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b. focus on

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In accordance with fire prevention guidelines, fire exits/doors should be kept _____.

a. locked
b. unlocked
c. open
d. closed

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b. unlocked

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15
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What color is the Reactivity quadrant of the NFPS 704 diamond?

a. yellow
b. white
c. blue
d. red

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a. yellow

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16
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Which of the following is a violation of basic equipment safety procedures?

a. disconnecting the power from equipment before performing maintenance tasks
b. turning power switches to OFF before plugging or unplugging equipment
c. removing the plug from an outlet by pulling on the cord
d. making sure that your hands are dry before disonnecting power equipment

A

c. removing the plug from an outlet by pulling on the cord

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17
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The four parts of the fire tetrahedron (those components that must be in place for fire to occur) are fuel, heat, chemical chain reactionm and _____.

a. combustion
b. hydrogen
c. ignition
d. oxygen

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d. oxygen

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18
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What fire below should/could you attempt to fight with a portable fire extinguisher?

a. fire between you and the only exit
b. smoky fire
c. fire near other combustibles
d. confined fire with chest-level flames

A

d. confined fire with chest-level flames

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19
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What type of outlet should you use when using power tools?

a. three-hole grounded outlet with ground fault circuit interrupter
b. two-hole outlet
c. three-hole grounded outlet
d. heavy-duty 220 outlet

A

a. three-hole grounded outlet with ground fault circuit interrupter

20
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What muscles should be used primarily for lifting?

a. leg
b. back
c. arm
d. shoulder

A

a. leg

21
Q

Who is responsible fpr an individual’s safety?

a. the individual
b. the administration
c. the instructor
d. everyone involved

A

d. everyone involved

22
Q

What is meant by the term combustible?

a. capable of igniting easily and burning or spreading rapidly
b. capable of bursting into flames at temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit
c. capable of igniting at very low temperatures
d. capable of exploding on contact with certain conditions or chemicals

A

b. capable of bursting into flames at temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit

23
Q

What color is the Special Hazard quadrant of the NFPS 704 diamond?

a. white
b. yellow
c. blue
d. red

A

a. white

24
Q

What shape is the flammable liquids symbol on a portable fire extinguisher?

a. triangle
b. circle
c. star
d. square

A

d. square

25
Q

In which of the situations below should you NOT attempt to fight the fire with a portable fire extinguisher?

a. You can get close enough to discharge the extinguisher within its effective range.
b. The size of the fire allows you to stand upright without feeling radiated heat while discharging the extinguisher.
c. The fire is blocking your only means of escape.
d. You can fight the fire with your back to an escape exit.

A

c. The fire is blocking your only means of escape.

26
Q

Where are GFCI most commonly used?

a. bedroom
b. kitchen and bathroom
c. living room
d. family room

A

b. kitchen and bathroom

27
Q

Into what fuel class do gases, such as oxygen, belong?

a. ordinary combustibles
b. flammable liquids
c. electrical equipment
d. combustible metals

A

b. flammable liquids

28
Q

The first letters in the general steps for using a portable fire extinguisher spell “PASS.” What do these letters stand for?

a. Push, Aim, Spray, Spread
b. Pry, Aim, Stroke, Shower
c. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
d. Press, Aim, Start, Swing

A

c. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

29
Q

The process of a hazardous material entering the body via the mouth is called _____.

a. digestion
b. absorption
c. inhalation
d. ingestion

A

d. ingestion

30
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What term is defined as: “the lowest temperature at which a substqance when heated will ignite”?

a. flammability
b. combustibility
c. ignition point
d. flash point

A

d. flash point

31
Q

Assume that you are disabled or that your exit path is blocked by smoke. What action below should you NOT take?

a. Crawl low under the smoke to the exit, staying close to a wall.
b. Stay in a room with the doors closed.
c. Place wet clothing or towels at the bottom of the door if possible.
d. Call 911 and give the operator your exact location.

A

a. Crawl low under the smoke to the exit, staying close to a wall.

32
Q

Which of the statment below illustrates unsafe behavior?

a. A surg-tech uses the hospital’s locklout lock and key on her emplyee locker.
b. A surg-tech uses the tag-out rather than the lockout procedure on defective equipment.
c. A piece of defective equipment is removed from the operations area.
d. The surg-tech follows the organization’s lockout procedures.

A

a. A surg-tech uses the hospital’s locklout lock and key on her emplyee locker.

33
Q

What shape is the ordinary combustibles symbol on a fire extinguisher?

a. triangle
b. circle
c. star
d. square

A

a. triangle

34
Q

If the health quadrant of the NFPA 704 diamond is contained “4,” what would this tell you about the degree of health hazard present?

a. lowest hazard
b. highest hazard
c. moderate hazard
d. no hazard

A

b. highest hazard

35
Q

Into what fire class do the following fuels belong: live electrical equipment, wiring, appliances, and motors?

a. Class A
b. Class B
c. Class C
d. Class D

A

c. Class C

36
Q

Which of the following is an example of ergonomics?

a. body mechanics
b. good posture
c. an adjustable desk chair
d. an MSDS

A

c. an adjustable desk chair

37
Q

What type of hazard does the placard symbol below indicate?

a. corrosive
b. biological hazard
c. explosive
d. radioactive

A

d. radioactive

38
Q

If cotton bedding is on fire, what class of fire extinguisher should you use to extinguish it?

a. Class A
b. Class B
c. Class C
d. Class D

A

a. Class A

39
Q

Which of the following safety guidelines is incorrect?

a. comply with all safety rules and posted signs
b. follow instructions when performing a task
c. tag and report defective equipment immediately
d. report any accidents that require first aid

A

d. report any accidents that require first aid

40
Q

Fire and explosion data identifies ______ and the best way to put out a fire involving that chemical.

a. flash point
b. flammability
c. combustibility
d. all of the above

A

d. all of the above

41
Q

The process of a hazardous material entering the body through the skin is called _____.

a. inhalation
b. injection
c. absorption
d. adherence

A

c. absorption

42
Q

Use and store potentially hazardous materials and products strictly according to _____ and cautions.

a. health facility policy
b. label instructions
c. brand and type of product
d. all of the above

A

b. label instructions

43
Q

At the sound of a fire alarm you should NOT _____.

a. shut down any machinery or processes in your area of responsibility
b. open doors that feel hot
c. close all hallway doors as you leave
d. use the stairs

A

b. open doors that feel hot

44
Q

_____ section lists ways the chemical may enter your body.

a. Hazardous ingredients/chemical identify
b. Physical characteristics
c. Health hazards
d. Usage, handling, and storage

A

c. Health hazards

45
Q

When using ____ to extinguish a fire, you should direct at the base of the flames, then follow by directing at remaining materials that are burning.

a. foam
b. carbon dioxide
c. pressurized water
d. dry chemical

A

d. dry chemical

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