Test #2 Flashcards
The thirty three bones of the spinal column are called:
Vertebrae
What muscles help support the spine keeping them strong and flexible can help prevent serious injury to the spine.
Thigh
Buttocks
Abdomen
Back
When is self injury at its lowest risk
Proper body mechanics
Two serious diseases capable of being transmitted to healthcare workers through dirty needles:
AIDS
Hepatitis
What is the load
Patient
Many lawsuits stem from healthcare workers NOT using:
Siderails
One of the keys to prevention of falls is never leave the patient:
Unsupervised
Patients must never be allowed to smoke when:
Oxygen is nearby
All hospital personnel must complete a course in cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation
What is always possible when using equipment
Electric shock
The most common type of chemical injury is:
Smoke, fire
The three natural curves of the back are:
Cervical, thoracic, lumbar