Workplace Safety, C13; WB, P-LQ Flashcards

Module/Week 7

1
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Ergonomics

A

practice of designing equipment/work tasks to conform to worker’s capability

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2
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Ergonomics is the practice of designing equipment/work tasks to conform to worker’s c____________.

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capability

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3
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Body Mechanics

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efficient movement body use

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4
Q

Body Mechanic’s ABCs:

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Alignment
Balance
Coordination

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5
Q

Alignment

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good posture

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6
Q

Proper ________ is necessary to ensure that no excess strain is placed on joints & muscles.

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Alignment

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7
Q

Balance

A

stability produced by even weight distribution

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8
Q

_______ involves holding gravity center (or area of largest mass) close to support base.

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Balance

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9
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Coordination

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using body weight to help with movement

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10
Q

When standing, the _____ is gravity center.

A

torso

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11
Q

When lifting, use large muscles of _______ & ____.

A

thighs, hips

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12
Q

______ _______ are the most common work-related injury in the nursing field

A

Back injuries

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13
Q

MSD stands for . . .

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. . . Musculoskeletal Disorder.

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14
Q

5 Musculoskeletal Disorders healthcare workers are at risk for:

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  • muscle strains/tears
  • ligament sprains
  • joint/tendon inflammation
  • pinched nerves
  • herniated discs in spinal column
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15
Q

5 steps to lifting:

A
  • plan life, ask for help
  • stand close, widen Support Base
  • bend knees, keep back straight
  • brace abs
  • lift with legs & booty
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16
Q

WEAVERS is an acronym for . . .

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Wash (your hands)
Equipment (needed)
Announce (your presents)
Verify (right P/R)
Explain (procedure)
Respect (P/R’s privacy)
Safety (for all)

17
Q

ALSO Wash & Document is an acronym for . . .

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Alignment (for P/R’s body)
Light (call-light & water)
Safety (lower bed)
Open (privacy curtain/door)
Wash (hands)
Document (information)

18
Q

SDS stands for . . .

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. . . Safety Data Sheets.

19
Q

The SDS summarizes key information about the chemical, such as . . . (4)

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  • what it’s made of
  • which exposures may be dangerous
  • what to do if exposure occurs
  • how to clean up spills
20
Q

How would an employee know that a chemical is harmful?

A

read SDS

21
Q

Failure to properly ___ a defective electrical device could result in injury or death to the next person who uses it.

A

tag

22
Q

In the electrical sense, Grounded means the plug . . .

A

. . . has a way of returning stray electrical current to outlet so electrical shock risk reduces.

23
Q

If >2 items must be plugged in, use a facility-approved power _____.

A

strip

24
Q

_________ wires & ______ plugs are unsafe & should be unplugged immediately.

A

Frayed, loose

25
Q

Never operate electrical equipment around w_____.

A

water

26
Q

3 elements a fire needs to exist:

A

fuel
heat
oxygen

27
Q

Type A Fire

A

fueled by ordinary material (wood, paper, cloth, leaves, grass)

28
Q

Type _ Fire is fueled by ordinary material (wood, paper, cloth, leaves, grass).

A

A

29
Q

_________ effectively extinguishes Type A Fire by removing heat.

A

Water

30
Q

Type B Fire

A

fueled by petroleum product (gasoline, automotive oil), cooking oil, grease

31
Q

Type _ Fire is fueled by petroleum product (gasoline, automotive oil), cooking oil, grease.

A

B

32
Q

To put out a Type B Fire, _________ it.

A

smother/suffocate

33
Q

Type B & C Fires shouldn’t be put out with _______.

A

water

34
Q

Type C Fire

A

electrical

35
Q

Attempting to put out Type C Fire with water can result in ________/__________; use fire extinguisher specific to Type C Fire.

A

shock/electrocution,

36
Q

RACE stands for . . .

A

Remove/Rescue
Alarm
Contain
Extinguish

37
Q

To use a fire extinguisher . . . (4)

A
  • pull pin out
  • aim at fire’s base/fuel
  • squeeze handle
  • spray in sweeping motion
38
Q

Disaster

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sudden, unexpected event that causes injury to many people, major damage to property, or both

39
Q

7 examples of why a HCF might have a disaster preparedness plan:

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  • nature
  • explosions
  • accidents
  • war/terrorism
  • chemical release
  • radiation exposure (dirty bombs)
  • biologic agents release (anthrax)