Unit 7 Test Flashcards

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OSHA STANDARDS

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  1. Establishes and monitors safety in the work environment
  2. Define employer and employee responsibilities
  3. Power to levy large fines or even close or close a facility when standards are not met
  4. Health care agencies must comply
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What is OSHA

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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3
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Postural Supports

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Are used to restrain someone from JEOPARDIZING themselves or anyone around them

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What do you do if a patient requests side rails?

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A form releasing the facility of responsibility must be completed if a patient and/or family requests the use of full side rails

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5
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Major thing to know before you help in a disastrous situation

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Make sure you are safe

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3 elements needed for a fire

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Oxygen, Heat, Fuel

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7
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Fire extinguisher classes

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Class A: most common, green triangle
Class B: carbon dioxide, red square
Class C: electrical equipment, blue circle
Class D: combustible, yellow star

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8
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Body Mechanics Definition

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Coordination of body alignment, balance, and movement

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Using Proper Body Mechanics

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  1. Stoop. Do not Bend
  2. Lift firmly and smoothly after you size up the load
  3. Always use the center of gravity when carrying a load
  4. Pulling
  5. Pushing
  6. Reaching : Carefully evaluate distance
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10
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Life threatening

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Obstructed airway, heart attack, shock, serious wounds, poisoning, burns

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11
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Non life threatening

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Bone fractures, dislocations, strain, sprain

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12
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Observation of wounds

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Red: healthy tissue, normal healing
Yellow:

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