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Important safety information for healthcare workers, including hazards associated with compressed gases, proper use of personal protective equipment (ppe), emergency response procedures, electrical safety, radiation safety, patient mobilization techniques, and compliance with hipaa privacy requirements. It addresses key topics such as chemical exposure, fire safety, infection control, and medical device reporting. The comprehensive coverage of these critical healthcare safety topics makes this document a valuable resource for healthcare professionals to ensure a safe work environment and patient care.
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Hazards associated with compressed gases include: a. Oxygen displacement b. Explosions c. Toxic gas exposures d. All of the above d. All of the above Which of the following statements regarding the use of gloves is correct? a. You do not need to wash your hands before putting on gloves b. Turn gloves inside out when removing them c. It is acceptable to reuse gloves if you wash them first d. It is acceptable to wear multiple layers of gloves and peel off each layer between tasks b. Turn gloves inside out when removing them If a person is injured at the hospital during a natural disaster, a correct action to take is: a. Turn a person with a head injury onto his or her back b. Use a wheelchair or a stretcher to take the person to the Emergency Department for treatment c. Report the accident only if the person had to go to the Emergency Department d. Try to move the person yourself a. Turn a person with a head injury onto his or her back Before you use a chemical product, you must know certain important information about it. Which of the choices below is information you do NOT need to know? a. Proper use of the product b. What chemicals the product contains c. Treatment if accidentally exposed to it d. Precautions for safe handling b. What chemicals the product contains
Healthcare workers who must comply with HIPAA privacy requirements are: a. Doctors, nurses, and others providing direct patient care b. Environmental Services staff c. Engineering staff d. All of the above d. All of the above Which of the following is NOT required on a chemical label? a. A signal word b. Your facility’s name c. A hazard statement d. A pictogram b. Your facility’s name The acronym P.A.S.S. is used to help remember: a. How to use a fire extinguisher b. How to evacuate patients c. How to spread the word about a fire d. None of the above a. How to use a fire extinguisher When lifting something off the ground, which part of your body should you always use? a. Back b. Abdominals c. Arms d. Legs d. Legs Which of the following statements regarding electrical safety is correct? a. Do not roll equipment over electrical cords because it can damage the cord b. It is acceptable to use a plug with a loose or broken pin as long as the device works c. Adaptors that convert three-pin plugs to two-pin plugs are safe to use d. Equipment should be unplugged by pulling the cord, not the plug a. Do not roll equipment over electrical cords because it can damage the cord
between a person and the radiation source reduces the radiation exposure by a factor of 4 d. Before you attempt a procedure, think ahead how you will accomplish it a. If you cannot locate your badge monitor, you should borrow one from your co-worker When moving a patient from bed to wheelchair, which technique should you avoid at all times? a. Bending at your knees to lower the patient to the chair b. Having the patient hold onto your neck or shoulders c. Placing yourself in front of the patient and blocking the patient’s leg closest to the chair with your foot and leg d. Positioning the wheelchair at a slight angle close to the bed b. Having the patient hold onto your neck or shoulders If patients need to be evacuated, it should be in this order: a. Ambulatory patients, then wheelchair patients, then bedfast patients b. Whichever patients you can get to first c. Ambulatory patients, then bedfast patients, then wheelchair patients d. Bedfast patients, then wheelchair patients, then ambulatory patients a. Ambulatory patients, then wheelchair patients, then bedfast patients Under the Safe Medical Devices Act, your responsibility as a healthcare worker is to: a. Return the device to the company vendor b. Remove the suspected device from service c. Clean the device in question d. Immediately throw away any disposable and reusable equipment, accessories, and packaging related to the incident b. Remove the suspected device from service
Which of the following would be considered part of a healthcare worker’s role in the event of an emergency involving a biologic or chemical exposure? a. Recognizing an illness or injury as potentially resulting from exposure to a biologic, chemical, or radiologic agent b. Instituting appropriate steps to limit the spread of an infection c. Reporting identified cases or events to the public health system d. All of the above d. All of the above Under HIPAA, patients have the right to do all of the following EXCEPT: a. Alter their medical records themselves b. Request their medical records c. Know the identities of those who have accessed their medical records d. Inspect their medical records a. Alter their medical records themselves Which of the following is true about chemical exposure? a. Exposure to hazardous chemicals cannot affect existing medical conditions b. Effects of chemical exposure can take years to develop c. It is impossible to ingest hazardous chemicals by smoking d. Health hazards caused by chemicals can affect only the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes b. Effects of chemical exposure can take years to develop The activity that puts the most continuous pressure on the lumbar region of your lower back is: a. Standing b. Pushing c. Lifting d. Sitting d. Sitting
d. All of the above When moving a patient, what should you always avoid doing? a. Twisting your body b. Keeping your abdominal muscles contracted c. Pivoting on the balls of your feet d. Pushing up from your knees a. Twisting your body Which of the following statements regarding sharps is correct? a. Never bend or break needles after use b. Sharps disposal containers should be sealed and removed only when completely full c. You can carry a used sharp in a pocket if it is capped d. Always recap contaminated needles a. Never bend or break needles after use In the event of a fire, which are the correct steps to take? a. R.A.C.E. – Rescue the patients in danger; Activate the alarm; Confine the fire; Extinguish the fire if possible b. C.A.R.E. – Confine the fire; Activate the alarm; Rescue the patients in danger; Extinguish the fire if possible c. A.C.R.E. – Activate the alarm; Confine the fire; Rescue the patients in danger; Extinguish the fire if possible d. None of the above a. R.A.C.E. – Rescue the patients in danger; Activate the alarm; Confine the fire; Extinguish the fire if possible Standard precautions require that: a. You wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times b. You treat all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious c. All of your coworkers should consider themselves at risk for the disease d. You do not need to take special precautions
b. You treat all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious You may disclose a patient’s Protected Health Information (PHI) without the patient’s consent for all of the following reasons EXCEPT: a. For payment purposes b. At the request of a family member c. When required by law d. For medical treatment b. At the request of a family member The single most important practice in preventing infection is: a. Using engineering controls b. Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) c. Hand-washing d. Eating or drinking in the cafeteria only c. Hand-washing According to The Joint Commission, an effective emergency management plan includes four key principles: Mitigation, Preparation, Response, and. a. Evacuation b. Recovery c. Rescue d. Communication b. Recovery If you discover a person on fire: a. Keep the person’s clothing on once the fire is out b. Wrap the person in a blanket and pat the fire area c. Help the person run from the building d. Fan the flames to help put them out b. Wrap the person in a blanket and pat the fire area