2.01 Study Guide
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- Q1What resources could a health care employee access to understand whether or not a chemical is dangerous?Poison controlOSHA manuelA representative from the housekeeping departmentMSDS30s
- Q2If a nuclear crisis occure in the U.S. which agency is responsible to protect the public from radioactive biohazard waste?CDCEPAFDAOSHA30s
- Q3If a healthcare professional is contaiminated by blood or other body fluids, he/she should wash the area immediately and notify;The CDCHis/her doctor to get an antibiotic prescriptionA supervisorOSHA30s
- Q4Two nurses work together to transfer an overweight patient. By doing this, they are showing an understanding of which healthcare professional safety guidelines?General guidelinesBody MechanicsFire safetyErgonomic program30s
- Q5A radiologist tech requests a mechanical lift for the x-ray department to reduce the number of back injuries among staff. What health care professional safety is this?Fire safety programBody MechanicsGeneral GuidelinesErgonomics program30s
- Q6Which action is NOT the correct use of a fire extinguisher?Aim the extinguisher at the base of the fireSqueeze or press the handlePull the pin to release the lockHold the extinguisher in one position while discharging it.30s
- Q7Olivia wants information regarding patient care standards within a health care agency. Which regulatory agency would provide her with the MOST information?Centers for Disease Control and PreventionEPAOSHAInternational and National Joint Commission on Safety30s
- Q8A patient brought an unmarked bottle from home and states the bottle contains a home remedy. The nurse cannot identify the contents and reports this to the supervisor. Which safety guidelines is being followed?Fire safetyHazardous materialBasic Emergency ResponseGeneral Guidelines30s
- Q9An emergency medical technician understands that the immediate actions of basic emergency responders will:Saves lives and reduce the need for first respondersSave lives and meet basic human needsDecrease the need for advanced medical care for first respondersSaves lives protects bystanders, and save money30s
- Q10The CNA in a doctor's office notices the blood pressure cuff machine is not operating properly. She decides to use a standard sphygmomanometer and stethoscope before she records the patient's vital signs. Which safety consideration is being followed?Patient SafetyEnvironmental SafetyBody mechanicsGeneral Guidelines30s
- Q11What is the recommended response to a foreign body to the eye?Remove the object immediatleyLeave the object in place and seek immediate medical attentionCover the eye and keep it dryRub the eye briskly to attempt to remove the object30s
- Q12Which action by a maintenance tech indicates an understanding of environmental safety issues?Always ask for training before operating new equipmentLock the side rails to ensure they cannot be loweredcarry heavy objects close to the bodyWash hands before and after beginning work30s
- Q13Which action indicates a health care employee understands fire safety?Disposing of all waste in the nearest receptacleRunning to find a fire extinguisher and fire alarmStoring wheelchairs in the hall to facilitate quick evacuationPlacing "no smoking" signs near oxygen and other gases30s
- Q14Proper body mechanics alone cannot guarantee the prevention of injury during patient handling. Which patient handling task MOST LIKELY helps the risk of injury?Forceful movementMovement utilizing teamwork and assistive devicesMovement in an awkward positionRepeated movement30s
- Q15Which action can contribute to illness and injury prevention?Store hazardous materials in a locked areaAllow employees with latex allergies to avoid the use of glovesImmunize employees only at high risk for exposure.List all work related injuries on the agency bulletin board30s