Patient And Employee Safety

Question 1

The healthcare provider is most likely to encounter which hazard upon entering the nuclear medicine department to obtain a blood specimen from a patient?

Answer 1

Radiation hazard

Question 2

The first step in controlling severe bleeding is?

Answer 2

Apply pressure directly over the wound or venipuncture site

Question 3

If a healthcare provider is in the area of the healthcare facility where a fire starts, he or she should first?

Answer 3

Pull the lever in the fire alarm box

Question 4

Fire prevention involves

Answer 4

ALL OF THE ABOVE: keeping flammable liquids in approved container, posting a “no smoking” sign when using oxygen, checking electrical equipment for proper functioning

Question 5

Which fire extinguisher should be used on a fire involving flammable liquids such as grease or oil?

Answer 5

CLASS B

Question 6

A Class C fire extinguisher should be used:

Answer 6

On energized electrical equipment or wiring where the electric non-conductivity of the extinguishing agent is important

Question 7

If air does not inflate the lungs when giving mouth to mouth breathing you should:

Answer 7

Begin CPR

Question 8

Shock:

Answer 8

Is caused by blood loss

Question 9

If the lungs do not inflate after opening the airway, the victim should be treated for:

Answer 9

An obstructed airway

Question 10

Life threatening situations include:

Answer 10

Closed or obstructed airway, heart attack, shock, poisoning and burns

Question 11

First aid is:

Answer 11

Emergency care given to a victim of an accident or sudden illness

Question 12

When a cord is frayed it is:

Answer 12

Worn away or tattered and unusable

Question 13

To be prepared for a disaster you must know:

Answer 13

ALL OF THE ABOVE: where the rarest exit is located, where the alarms and fire extinguisher are located, the floor plan of your facility

Question 14

The three elements required to start a fire:

Answer 14

Heat, fuel, and oxygen

Question 15

What would be a basic rule to follow in a disaster?

Answer 15

ALL OF THE ABOVE: notify others of the emergency according to facility policy, do not use the elevator and use stairs, remove others who are in immediate danger if it is safe to do so

Question 16

In a hazardous labeling system developed by NFPA, the blue quadrant of the diamond indicates a:

Answer 16

Health hazard

Question 17

Which of the following should NOT be done for a shock victim who seems to be not fully conscious?

Answer 17

Give fluids to keep the victim from becoming dehydrated

Question 18

MSDS stands for:

Answer 18

Material safety data sheet

Question 19

Class C fires are:

Answer 19

Electrical fires

Question 20

Chemicals that are defined as “explosive flammables” must be stored:

Answer 20

In an explosion-proof or fireproof room or cabinet

Question 21

According to the hazard labeling system developed by NFPA, the yellow quadrant of the diamond indicates:

Answer 21

Instability hazard

Question 22

If a health care worker has a chemical spilled on him/her he or she should immediately:

Answer 22

Rinse the area with water

Question 23

If a healthcare provider hears a fire alarm as he or she is collecting blood from a patient, he or she should NOT:

Answer 23

Run

Question 24

High exposures of radioactivity have been shown to lead to:

Answer 24

Leukemia

Question 25

What are the major principles of self-protection from radiation exposure?

Answer 25

Time, distance, and shielding

Question 26

A dosimeter badge is required in health care facilities for:

Answer 26

Radiation safety

Question 27

The HazCom standard requires chemical manufacturers to supply:

Answer 27

MSDSs

Question 28

Which organization developed a labeling system for hazardous chemicals that is frequently used in health care facilities?

Answer 28

NFPA

Question 29

The first step in giving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is to :

Answer 29

Look at the victims chest for rise and fall

Question 30

If an electrical accident occurs involving electrical shock to an employee or patient the FIRST thing a health care provider should do is:

Answer 30

Shut off the electrical power

Question 31

If a fire extinguisher has to be used in a health care environment, the FIRST STEP to perform is:

Answer 31

Pull the pin off the extinguisher

Question 32

The abbreviation RACE is used in:

Answer 32

Fire emergencies

Question 33

Severe bleeding from an open wound can be applied by using pressure directly below the wound:

Answer 33

FALSE

Question 34

In case of a chemical spill in the eye, the victim should rinse his or her eyes with water for a minimum of 15 minutes:

Answer 34

TRUE

Question 35

Class A fires require an ABC extinguisher

Answer 35

FALSE

Question 36

NFPA stands for National Fire Protection Association

Answer 36

TRUE

Question 37

RACE for fire refers to as RESCUE, ________, CONFINE, and EXTINGUISH

Answer 37

ALERT

Question 38

The ______ is required for any chemical with a hazard warning label

Answer 38

MSDSs

Question 39

In case of a chemical spill in the eye, the victim should rinse his or her eyes at the ______ station

Answer 39

Eyewash

Question 40

A _____ badge is needed if the health care provider collects specimens from patients in the nuclear medicine department

Answer 40

Dosimeter