Unit 7 Test Flashcards
OSHA STANDARDS
- Establishes and monitors safety in the work environment
- Define employer and employee responsibilities
- Power to levy large fines or even close or close a facility when standards are not met
- Health care agencies must comply
What is OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Postural Supports
Are used to restrain someone from JEOPARDIZING themselves or anyone around them
What do you do if a patient requests side rails?
A form releasing the facility of responsibility must be completed if a patient and/or family requests the use of full side rails
Major thing to know before you help in a disastrous situation
Make sure you are safe
3 elements needed for a fire
Oxygen, Heat, Fuel
Fire extinguisher classes
Class A: most common, green triangle
Class B: carbon dioxide, red square
Class C: electrical equipment, blue circle
Class D: combustible, yellow star
Body Mechanics Definition
Coordination of body alignment, balance, and movement
Using Proper Body Mechanics
- Stoop. Do not Bend
- Lift firmly and smoothly after you size up the load
- Always use the center of gravity when carrying a load
- Pulling
- Pushing
- Reaching : Carefully evaluate distance
Life threatening
Obstructed airway, heart attack, shock, serious wounds, poisoning, burns
Non life threatening
Bone fractures, dislocations, strain, sprain
Observation of wounds
Red: healthy tissue, normal healing
Yellow: