Safety and Patient Reception

Question 1

A US civil rights act forbidding discrimination against people because of a physical or mental disability.

Answer 1

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Question 2

A group of colors that share certain characteristics, such as warmth or coolness, allowing them to blend well together.

Answer 2

color family

Question 3

Having a disease that can be transmitted easily to others.

Answer 3

contagious

Question 4

The science of workplace, tools, and equipment designed to reduce worker discomfort, strain, and fatigue and to prevent work-related injuries.

Answer 4

ergonomics

Question 5

A system for standardizing the classification and labeling of chemicals developed by the United Nations as a guide for regulatory systems around the world. In the United States, OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard is now aligned with the GHS.

Answer 5

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)

Question 6

OSHA’s standard for worker safety when working with hazardous chemicals. In 2012, the standard was updated to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).

Answer 6

Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)

Question 7

hazard label

Answer 7

A shortened version of the Safety Data Sheet; permanently affixed to a hazardous substance container.

Question 8

Waste that can be dangerous to those who handle it or to the environment; includes human waste, human tissue, and body fluids as well as potentially hazardous waste, such as used needles, scalpels, and dressings, and cultures of human cells.

Answer 8

infectious waste

Question 9

A US law that guarantees certain benefits to elderly citizens, including healthcare, retirement income, and protection against abuse.

Answer 9

Older Americans Act of 1965

Question 10

The clinical area where patient care takes place is known as the

Answer 10

back office.

Question 11

What is the name of the information sheet that accompanies each chemical?

Answer 11

Safety Data Sheets

Question 12

When electrical wires are frayed, or plugs are not correctly grounded, what type of safety rule is not being followed?

Answer 12

Electrical

Question 13

What does acronym HCS stand for?

Answer 13

Hazard Communications Standard

Question 14

Which of the following is considered a fire hazard in the exam room?

Answer 14

All electrical instruments

Question 15

If you are unsure if a material or chemical is flammable, where can you check?

Answer 15

1. SDS
2. Manufacturer’s label

Question 16

Warning signs in laboratories should:

Answer 16

1.identify any presence of biohazardous material.

2. list important safeguards to follow.

Question 17

What is PASS?

Answer 17

1. Pull the pin
2. Aim at the base of the fire
3. Squeeze the trigger
4. Sweep from side to side

Question 18

Other than electrical equipment, what are two potential fire hazards?

Answer 18

Gas tanks
Flammable chemicals

Question 19

Who is legally responsibility to provide a safe work environment?

Answer 19

Employers