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Unit 5:Review Flashcards

1
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When using root cause analysis, the focus is on _____ the mistake happened, keeping in mind that most problems have more than one root cause.

A

why

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The ultimate goal of root cause analysis is to prevent _____, making this an integral part of the safety planning for an organization.

A

future problems

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3
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How many goals has the NPSG identified for 2019?

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Seven

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As the healthcare industry institutes the National Patient Safety Goals and makes them standard procedure, what will The Joint Commission do?

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publishes a set of National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG), which are actions that healthcare agencies should take to improve the safety and quality of care for patients.

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5
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To correctly identify patients, healthcare workers are now required to use _____ piece(s) of information to identify each and every patient.

A

2

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Ensuring that healthcare workers are getting the intended patients the right medication, the correct blood for a transfusion, and avoiding allergens has to do with what 2019 goal from the NPSG?

A

use medicine safely

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Person-specific identifiers may include what kind of information?

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Patient name, date of birth, telephone number, or assigned identification number

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What term refers to information directly associated with an individual that reliably identifies the individual as the person for whom the service or treatment is intended?

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Person-specific identifiers

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9
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What federal government agency specifically exists to look after the health of workers?

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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10
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One major hazard for healthcare workers has to do with lifting and moving 100 or more pounds of live weight around. This can be very hard for even very strong individuals and is often referred to as:

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patient handling

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11
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What term BEST describes the use of body movement that is safe, efficient, and energy conserving?

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body mechanics

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At what point in a healthcare worker’s career should they engage in training on how to use body mechanics to more efficiently move their own body and avoid injury?

A

ongoing through your career

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When patient handling tasks are performed repetitively in either an awkward position, by using a great deal of force, or when lifting heavy loads alone, what happens to the risk of injury?

A

It gets higher

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To practice proper alignment and posture, keep your back straight and do not lift by bending your back but rather by bending your:

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legs

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15
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Maintaining a safe environment includes _____ safety, which is a major cause of fire in healthcare settings.

A

electrical

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16
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What is the science that studies how people move and interact with their work environment called?

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Ergonomics

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17
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Identifying biological hazards, electrical hazards, and areas of isolation for specific infectious diseases, are all examples of what?

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Typical Hazard Signs

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18
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To practice good balance, an integral aspect of body mechanics, it is important to maintain what kind of support?

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broad base

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Wet floors, equipment blocking hallways, and cords running across rooms are just a few types of _____ hazards that can cause a fall or other injury.

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physical

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20
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What term refers to documents that give information about the occupational safety for the use of a certain product?

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Safety Data Sheets

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21
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When moving a patient from their hospital bed to a wheelchair, what is the BEST way to bring that patient into a sitting position?

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Then place your arms below the patient, one under the shoulders and one under the knees. With bent knees, swing the patient’s legs off the bed

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What basic component of good body mechanics involves planning movements so that all parts of the body help the process?

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coordination

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23
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The actions that healthcare agencies should take to improve the safety and quality of care for patients are referred to as:

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National Patient Safety Goals

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What term refers to a set of infection control procedures that must be followed to prevent transmission of disease?

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standard precautions

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What federal agency is charged with protecting the health, safety, and security of the United States from all types of health threats with their key mission being tracking disease whether chronic or acute, preventable or curable?

A

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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26
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Potential for falls, problems with equipment operation, fires and electrical hazards, exposure to toxins or poisoning, and biological hazards such as the spread of infections are the main dangers to look for in a(n):

A

healthcare environment

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The _____ is an accrediting agency for healthcare facilities in the United States.

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Joint Commission

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28
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Walking belts that allow a healthcare worker to hold the belt to assist a patient and avoid sustaining their own injuries is an example of what kind of solution?

A

Ergonomics

29
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Why should standard precautions always be used, even when no known infection is present?

A

to avoid spreading disease.

30
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Helmets, goggles and clothing designed to protect the wearer from harm are also known as:

A

personal protective equipment (PPE)

31
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Patients and staff must cover their mouth and nose when coughing, dispose of tissues, and wash hands after contact with respiratory secretions – all of which falls under what standard precaution?

A

Cough etiquette

32
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Proper technique to use and dispose of needles is key in preventing the spread of what kind of illnesses?

A

blood-borne illness

33
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Sterilizing all equipment used with patients and properly disposing of waste and handled linens to prevent transmission of disease has to do with what category of standard precaution?

A

Environmental cleanliness

34
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Working with sick patients can be emotionally stressful and because of this healthcare workers need to take care of their _____ and _____ health.

A

mental,spiritual

35
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What agency registers the chemicals that are used in cleaning medical environments and enforces rules relating to their use?

A

The Environmental Protection Agency

36
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Part of security in healthcare facilities means keeping _____ locked up so that the wrong person can’t take them, something that can be a fatal safety mistake.

A

medications

37
Q

If a patient is staying in the hospital, where might their person-specific identifiers be found?

A

May be on a wristband

38
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To protect the life safety of people might require one of what four possible actions?

A

evacuation, sheltering, sheltering-in-place, or lockdown

39
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When an unexpected problem occurs during treatment, also known as a(n) _____ event, healthcare workers need to report this.

A

adverse

40
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What agency or organization brings experts together to develop standards for products, services, and systems that ensure quality, safety and efficiency?

A

The International Organization for Standardization

41
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RACE is the acronym that is used to help people remember what to do in a fire. What does the “R” stand for?

A

Remove patients from the area and, if possible, close the door to contain the fire. Any employees who are in immediate danger should also be moved away from the area.

42
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A written document required by OSHA that will list all the local emergency contact numbers, the evacuation routes, the emergency managers by area of the building, a plan of action for each type of possible event, and a training plan so that personnel will be prepared to perform their role in an emergency is known as a(n):

A

emergency action plan

43
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Working in healthcare means that you may be met with any number of different emergencies; however, no matter what kind of emergency you find yourself in, your first priority is to do what?

A

To protect life

44
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What organization oversees the safety, effectiveness, quality, and security of medical devices, medications, and the nation’s food supply?

A

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

45
Q

What kind of healthcare culture singles people out and often leads to people covering up mistakes?

A

A culture of blame

46
Q

What term refers to a structured method to analyze and respond to adverse events?

A

root cause analysis (RCA)

47
Q

How many sections are included in a standard SDS?

A

16

48
Q

A workplace culture that allows for balanced accountability between individuals and organizations is referred to as what?

A

just culture

49
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What kind of team practices their procedures to prepare for any contamination problem like a toxic or chemical gas spill or highly contagious disease outbreak?

A

Emergency Response Team

50
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T/F:Ergonomics cannot design the workplace to fit the worker nor can it help to adjust work practices before they can cause injuries; it is merely a theoretical science.

A

False

51
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T/F:Every job site, from a construction site to an office, has hazards, and all workers have to watch out for the safety of clients, coworkers, and themselves.

A

True

52
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T/F:When you are looking around a patient area for safety hazards, it is NOT important to know the specific risks for that patient.

A

False

53
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T/F:Healthcare workers do NOT need to consider their own health because their only priority is caring for the health of their patients.

A

False

54
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T/F:OSHA was created in 1970 as part of the Department of Labor, with the mission of assuring that workers did not have to choose between their jobs and their lives.

A

True

55
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T/F:Healthcare today relies on the many electrical and digital devices that help to monitor, treat, and support the patients that we serve.

A

True

56
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T/F:Hospital workers face much lower rates of workplace injury and illness than other hazardous jobs like construction and manufacturing.

A

False

57
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T/F:Physical hazards also include any situation that requires workers to perform actions that are unsafe - like lifting something too heavy, positioning equipment so that workers must bend or stoop to use it, and any other hazard to the physical safety of staff or patients.

A

True

58
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T/F:Risk of injury is lower when patient handling tasks are performed repetitively, in an awkward position, using a great deal of force, or lifting heavy loads (like patients) alone.

A

False

59
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T/F:You need to take extreme care when moving and transporting a patient, as you can hurt yourself, or others, if the patient is not secured and you are not using correct body mechanics.

A

True

60
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T/F:Cleaning products are not required to have an SDS; however, toxic chemicals used in sterilizing equipment that is sold for use in the workplace are required to have an SDS.

A

False

61
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T/F: Security is an unnecessary human psychological need.

A

false

62
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T/F:Continuous improvement in healthcare is one of the processes that you will participate in as part of the team working to improve the health of your community.

A

true

63
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T/F:The two-identifier rule only applies to very few and very specific actions related to patients.

A

false

64
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T/F:Working with patients often involves repetitive movements and awkward body positioning.

A

true

65
Q

T/F:Even though weather events can be predicted, it is impossible for healthcare facilities to plan ahead or to make sure that all needed resources are on hand.

A

false

66
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T/F:Extended interruptions in power or water supply, whether caused by weather or equipment failure, can be hazardous for healthcare facilities.

A

true

67
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T/F:Identifying patients correctly is one measure that helps with many other patient safety measures.

A

true

68
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T/F:The penalties for covering up a mistake in healthcare are often much lighter than any penalties for reporting a mistake that has been made.

A

false

69
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T/F:The SDS can be in a binder or in a digital format, but it must be readily accessible.

A

true

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