Safety in the Workplace Unit Test Review Flashcards
A disaster plan for a medical facility must include
A list of the roles and responsibilities of each staff member.
In a health-care facility, a disaster plan should be developed
Before an emergency occurs.
What is the difference between a law and a regulation?
A law is a rule that is written by the government, and a regulation is a description of how the law should be implemented.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, President George W. Bush declared the Gulf Coast a federal disaster area, thereby allocating billions of dollars to help rebuild infrastructure. This financial aid is an example of which step in emergency management?
Recovery
An employee is treating a patient who has influenza. The employee should wear
A gown, latex gloves, and a face mask.
A report was created that outlined the outbreak of a disease called fungal meningitis among patients who received contaminated steroid injections. Another report was published that outlined solutions to help prevent job injuries that could occur in the construction industry. The government agency that is responsible for documenting both of these reports is
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Dr. Patel properly washes her hands before every surgery. Hand washing is an example of
A safeguard.
Lin suffers from pain in her right wrist. Several doctors check her wrist regularly over a period of time. Doctors’ notes and MRI results confirm that Lin has carpal tunnel syndrome. Her successful diagnosis is made as a result of
Direct observations.
Medicine is an example of
A medical supply
The Joint Commission may
Evaluate a patient’s complaint about a particular health-care organization.
A hospital safety manual details which materials are considered hazardous and nonhazardous. Which is considered a hazardous material?
Blood
After a disaster, CERT often springs into action. CERT consists of
Volunteers trained in disaster response skills.
The laundry room of a hospital houses various detergents and cleaning chemicals. Which of the following would be most helpful in increasing safety regarding accidental spills on an employee’s body?
A facility for employees to quickly flush the chemicals from their eyes or body
Dr. Saul treated Frederick for chronic bronchitis, but it was later proven that Frederick actually had emphysema. This mistake in determining what was wrong with Frederick is
A diagnostic error.
Why is the safe disposal of hazardous waste most important?
It protects the health of humans and the environment
