*Public Safety in the Healthcare Facility - 14% Flashcards
NFPA 99 limit for touch current with ground wire intact (if provided) with normal polarity is ________.
100 uA (micro amps)
NFPA stands for?
National Fire Protection Association
Agency that sets limits for formaldehyde exposure to employees.
OSHA
Ferrous materials may be pulled uncontrollably into what type of medical equipment?
MRI
Wearing gloves, gown, masks, and protective eyeware to reduce the risk of exposure to blood, body fluids containing visible blood, etc. constitutes ________
Universal Safety Precautions
Safe Medical Device Act is enforced by which governmental agency?
FDA
ALARA means ________
as low as reasonably achievable
Class B fire extinguisher is for
Flammable Liquids and Gases (Hint: B for barrel)
Standard that specifically applies to ECG monitoring equipment.
ANSI / AAMI / IEC 60601-2-27
AAMI acceptable leakage current (with equipment ground removed).
500 uA
You must submit a report to the manufacturer of the device no later than ________ work days after the day that you become aware of information, from any source, that reasonably suggests that a device has or may have caused or contributed to a serious injury to a patient of your facility
10 Days
AAMI acceptable internal ground resistance.
0.2 Ohms
Three basic protective measures in radiation safety:
time, distance, and shielding
Seven elements comprising EOC “Environment of Care” standards:
Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials, Life Safety, Emergency Preparedness, Clinical Equipment, and Utilities.
The Joint Commission states that a defibrillator must be considered ________ equipment.
Life support and high risk
NFPA acceptable internal ground resistance.
0.5 Ohms
OSHA stands for
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What are the three sides of the fire triangle?
Oxygen, heat, fuel
The maximum exposure limits for Nitrous Oxide in an eight hour shift.
50 PPM
Performance maintenance testing of electrical equipment in healthcare is governed by.
NFPA 99
The process that makes X-rays dangerous and can damage DNA.
Ionization
Measures to prevent electrical shock
Unless trained should not work on live electricity, insulated gloved/tools, not near wet, recognize shock hazards (frayed wires etc)
Effects of radiation on fetus
2-8 wks; pretty resistive
8-15 wks; more susceptible;
dosage has to be high to have real effect
What to do if someone gets electrocuted?
Don’t touch person, Unplug device or turn off power, perform CPR, call 911, remove jewelry and burned clothing
What is AABB and what do they handle?
American
Association of
Blood
Banks - collecting nations blood supply and transfusing most US’s supply of blood
What does OSHA do?
Ensures the health and safety needs of employees are met
What is SMDA?
Safe
Medical
Device
Act
Report issues with medical equipment that caused injury or death
OSHA’s standards for electrical safety
Don’t be stupid; installed right, don’t unplug with wet hands
What is EMI
Electromagnetic Interference; wireless interference with med devices
Class A fire/fire extinguisher is for?
Ordinary combustible materials such as wood, cloth, paper, etc. (Hint: A for Ash)
Class B fire/fire extinguisher is for?
Oil, paint, gases etc. (Hint: A for Barrel)
Class C fire/fire extinguisher is for:
Electrical Fires (Hint: C for Current)
Class D fire/fire extinguisher is for:
Combustible metals ex: Potassium (Hint: ??)
Class K fires?
Kitchen greases (Hint: Kitchen)
