Saftey Flashcards
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OSHA
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Occupational safety and Heath administration
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MSDS
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Material safety data sheet
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HBV
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Hepatitis B virus
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HIV
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Human immunodeficiency virus
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BVM
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Bag valve mask
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NIOSH
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National institute for occupational safety and Heath
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Dx
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Diagnosis
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FH
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Family history
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Infect/o
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Infected
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Sept/o
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Infection
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Incis/o
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Cutting into
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Lacerat/o
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Torn, mangled
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Dis-
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Absence of
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Abras/o
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Rub or scrape off
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Path/o
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Disease, suffering
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Lack of blood supply to the brain
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Stroke
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A disease of the nervous system that could cause madness and death
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Rabies
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Tissue separates from the body
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Skin avulsion
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Stretching or tearing of the ligaments that hold bone
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Sprain
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A jagged, irregular tear of the skin
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Laceration
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Wound to outer layer of the skin that causes little bleeding
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Abrasion
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A cut from a knife, glass, or sharp rock
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Incision
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Define safety
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Freedom from danger, risks, and injury
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Oversee safety in the workplace and keep MSDS on all chemicals handled
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OSHA Act of 1970
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What role does CDC play in accident and injury prevention?
It developed standard precautions for the healthcare worker to avoid accidental transmission of disease
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Conducts research and makes recommendations for the prevention of work related disease and injury
NIOSH
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What is the fire triangle?
Fuel, heat, and oxygen
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Water
Common combustibles
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Carbon dioxide
Flammable liquids
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K bicarbonate
Electrical
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Chemical
All ABC fires
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How do you use a fire extinguisher?
Pull pin
Aim at base of fire
Squeeze handle
Squeeze nozzle from side to side to displace oxygen away from the fire
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How do you stop a fire from spreading?
Rescue
Alarm
Contain
Evacuate
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Why is it always good to use proper body mechanics?
To maintain proper posture and avoid muscle and bone injuries
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Explain body alignment when talking about proper body mechanics, and why it is important
Body alignment refers to the correct relationship or position of the head, back, and limbs. Is important so that unnecessary pressure is not placed on the natural curves of your back
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The science that studies living organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye
Microbiology
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Microorganisms are found:
Almost everywhere on the planet
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Microorganism are also referred to as:
microbes or germs
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What are microorganisms that cause disease?
Pathogens
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What are the 5 favorable conditions for microorganisms?
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Temperature
PH
Food (same lol)
Moisture
Oxygen
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One cell plants classified by their shape and arrangement
Bacteria
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These cause strep throat, syphilis, pneumonia, and TB
Bacteria
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These cause ringworm, athletes foot, and yeast infections
Fungi
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These cause malaria, trichomoniasis, and amebic dysentery
Protozoa
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These cause Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Rickettsia (parasites)
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These cause cold, chicken pox, herpes, hepatitis B, and AIDS
Virus
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A plant like organism that lives on dead matter
Fungi
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Tiny animals found in contaminated water supplies
Protozoa
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Parasites that must live inside the cells of other living organisms
Rickettsia
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The smallest microorganism and difficult to destroy. It grows and reproduces in other living cells
Virus
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Solutions applied directly to the skin
Antiseptic
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Uses strong chemicals to kill pathogens
Disinfection
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Best way to kill all microbes
Sterilization
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Alcohol and betadine are used to clean skin before
Antiseptic
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Bleach solution and zephirin
Disinfection
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Am autoclave sterilizes medical instruments using pressurized steam
Sterilization
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The chain of infection must be broken to ___________
Prevent the spread of disease
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How are pathogens mainly spread?
Blood and bodily fluids
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What are the three pathogens of concern and how are they spread?
HBV
HCV
HIV
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What did OSHA establish?
Bloodborne pathogen standards
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What are standard precautions? Who developed them?
Rules made by CDC. According to standard precautions every body fluid must be considered infected
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What are the 6 examples of blood borne pathogens that require standard precautions?
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Body fluid secretions
Excretions
Mucous
Non intact skin
Tissue
Cell specimens
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Used to keep an area free of disease producing microorganisms
Aseptic practices
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Infection only happens if:
The pathogens alter the normal function of tissue
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What is the chain of infection?
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Infectious agent
Reservoir
Portal of exit
Mode of transmission
Portal of entry
Susceptible host
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What are possible escape routes for the portal of exit?
Respiratory tract, skin, blood, gastrointestinal tract, mucous
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Mostly harmless
Infectious agent
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Infection causes inflammation if the mucous in the nose. Caused by breathing contagious droplets or direct contact
Cold
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What are cold symptoms?
Runny/stuffy nose
Sneezing
Sore throat
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Cold treatment
Rest, water, nutrition
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Infection of the respiratory tract, caused by direct or indirect contact
Influenza
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Influenza symptoms
Chills
Fever
Headache
Muscle ache
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Influenza treatment
Rest, water, nutrition, Tylenol
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Highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the lungs. Spread though airborne droplets
Tuberculosis
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Tuberculosis symptoms
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Coughing
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Fever
Weight loss
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TB treatment
Antibodies
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Inflammation of the meninges that cover the brain and spinal cord
Meningitis
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Meningitis symptoms
Fever
Headache
Nausea
Stiff neck
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Meningitis treatment
Antibiotics
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Contagious viral disease that mainly affects children
Measles
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Measles symptoms
Rash, fever, runny nose, cough, ear infections
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Measles treatment
Immunization
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Viral infection common in people 10-30 years. "Kissing disease" because it is spread through saliva
Mononucleosis
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Mononucleosis symptoms
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Chills
Fever
Sore throat
Fatigue
Swollen lymph nodes
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Mononucleosis treatment
Tylenol, bed rest for 3-6 months
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From eating food or drinking water that is contaminated with feces
Hepatitis A
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Coming into contact with contaminated blood; spread by medical instruments, sexual contact, and needles
Hepatitis B
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Treatment for hepatitis C
Vaccine
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Caused by bacteria, eating undercooked meat, working with cows, drinking contaminated water
E-Coli
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E-Coli symptoms
Abdominal cramps
Diarrhea
Bloody stools
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E-Coli treatment
Water, ask doctor about taking medication
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Caused by streptococcus bacteria
Strep throat
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Strep throat treatment
Antibiotics
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Strep throat symptoms
Inflammation of the throat
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Fungal infection
Athletes foot
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Athletes foot symptoms
Itching
| Rash around the toes and on foot
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Athletes foot treatment
Anti fungal medication
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Caused by Ebola virus (5 strains) spread by direct contact with bodily fluids
Ebola
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Ebola symptoms
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Fever
Muscle pain
Headache
Weakness
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Bleeding from nose and mouth
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Ebola treatment
No cure, hydration, help with breathing
