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Safety Flashcards

1
Q

What is the meaning of safety?

A

Freedom from danger.

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2
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What does OSHA mean?

A

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

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3
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What is Decubitus & what are the common areas for it?

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  1. Skin breakdown & bed sores.
  2. Scapula, Elbow, Ischium, Balls of feet & heels.
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4
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What are the 3 symptoms when your body’s electric current is disrupted?

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  1. Paralysis.
  2. Pain.
  3. Muscle Contraction.
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5
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What does PASS mean?

A

P-pull pin
A- aim at the fire
S- squeeze the handle
S- sweep nozzle from side to side

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6
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The dangers of ELECRICITY Are…..

A

Electric shock, Fire, Explosion, & Burns.

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True or False: Electricity follows/targets the path with the LEAST resistance.

A

True.

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8
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What are the effects of electric shock?

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Paralysis, Pain, & Muscle contraction.

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9
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What is the 1 rule when it comes to solutions?

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NEVER MIX SOLUTIONS!!!!!!

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10
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True or False: Housekeeping equipment must NEVER be stored out of the way when not in use.

A

FALSE

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11
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What should you check for in Linens before sending to the laundry?

A

Pins, Dentures, Lancets. (anything sharp really)

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12
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True or False: Light bulbs must be changed frequently.

A

TRUE

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13
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True or False: Paper towels must be made available at all times.

A

TRUE

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14
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True or False: Any unsafe practices should NOT be reported immediately.

A

FALSE

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15
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What is a CLASS A extinguisher & what is it used for?

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  1. Is used for common combustibles.
  2. Contains pressurized water.
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16
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What are CLASS D extinguishers used for? What’s in it?

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  1. Is used for combustible metals.
  2. magnesium, sodium (spills and in depth), potassium, sodium-potassium alloys uranium, and powdered aluminum.
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17
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What 2 things kill people before the fire does?

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  1. Smoke
    2.Panic
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18
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What are CLASS B extinguishers used for? What’s in it?

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  1. Is used for electrical fires.
  2. Contains CHK03 or C1.
19
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List all of the S.D.S. labels & meanings.

A
  1. All hazardous materials/containers must be labeled.
  2. If the label is missing, illegible, worn or incomplete-it must be replaced.
  3. Health hazard must be indicated.
  4. PPE required must not be on S.D.S. form.
20
Q

SDS=

A

Safety Data Sheet

21
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GHS=

A

Globally Harmonized System of classification of chemicals & labeling

22
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What do you do before caring for a patient?

A

Wash your hands.

23
Q

List the 5 SDS ratings.

A

0= No rating
1= Slight hazard
2= Moderate hazard
3= High Hazard
4= Extreme Hazard

24
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What is a CLASS ABC extinguisher used for?

A

Is used for ALL TYPES of fires.

25
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Who should clean unknown substances?

A

Environmental services or a trained professional.

26
Q

The Occupational Act of______.

27
Q

True or False: Not knowing the client, identifying the wrong client, or not knowing the clients abilities can cause accidents.

28
Q

CODE PINK=

A

Infant abduction

29
Q

CODE YELLOW=

A

CHEMICAL SPILL

30
Q

CODE ORANGE=

A

PRISONER ESCAPE

31
Q

CODE BLACK=

A

BOMB THREAT

32
Q

CODE BLUE=

A

MEDICAL EMERGENCY

33
Q

CODE ANDERSON=

A

HOSTAGE SITUATION

34
Q

CODE RED=

35
Q

CODE WHITE=

A

ACTIVE SHOOTER

36
Q

CODE GREY=

A

SEVERE WEATHER

37
Q

CODE GREEN=

A

DIFFICULT PATIENT

38
Q

CODE AMBER=

A

CHILD ABDUCTON

39
Q

RPR=

A

Removing from shelf
Pouring
Replacing

40
Q

CONDITON F=

A

Utilities failure

41
Q

CONDITION C=

A

External Disaster (Patients are coming)

42
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CONDITION B=

A

Internal Disaster (Patients are leaving)

43
Q

What 3 things must be present during a fire?

A

Fuel, Heat, & Oxygen.

44
Q

What are the 4 main rules of restraints?

A
  1. If a restraint is tied, the knots should NOT be placed over a boney prominence so that bed sores don’t form.
  2. If a patient is restraint check on them every 15-30 minutes & release them every 2 hrs.
  3. Restraints should be tied to the bed frame & NOT the side rails.
  4. The limb that is being restrained should be checked frequently for blueness, swelling, or pale skin.

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