A physical therapist re-organizes the therapy area to avoid repetitive motions and prevent hazards that could cause injury. Which healthcare professional safety standard is being addressed?

Two nurses work together to transfer an overweight patient. By doing this, they are showing an understanding of which healthcare professional safety guideline?

Gerald was working with a chemical that is unfamiliar. He accidentally spilled some of the chemical in the hallway. Gerald should:

Whenever a new employee starts work at the hospital, Director Quinn requires him/her to read the policy and procedure manual. What is the BEST reason for doing this?

A podiatrist wears safety glasses when cutting a patient's toenails. This shows compliance with which safety consideration?

Whitney always stands with her feet shoulder width apart when preparing to lift and move a patient. Which healthcare professional safety guideline is Whitney following?

What is the recommended response to a foreign body to the eye?

Which action indicates a healthcare employee understands fire safety?

Which action is most effective if a healthcare professional is contaminated by blood or other body fluids?

A surgical technician wants to know if a chemical is dangerous. How can this information be found?

Proper body mechanics alone cannot guarantee the prevention of injury during patient handling. Which patient handling task most likely helps reduce the risk of injury?

Which is a correct procedure to follow when handling liquids?

A patient can take insulin with confidence because the:

A radiology technologist requests a mechanical lift for the x-ray department to reduce the number of back injuries among staff. What healthcare professional safety is this?

If a nuclear crisis occurs in the U.S., which agency is responsible to protect the public from radioactive biohazard waste?

Which action indicates that a healthcare professional does NOT have a good understanding of professional safety?

An EMT regularly uses PPE's for protection from bloodborne pathogens. Which regulatory agency is responsible for enforcing these standards?

Which statement shows understanding of the recovery process of basic emergency response?

Which action by a maintenance technician indicates an understanding of environmental safety issues?

Trash is burning and the fire gets out of control. Which fire extinguisher is most appropriate to use to control this fire?

An emergency medical technician understands that the immediate actions of basic emergency responders will:

Which action is NOT correct use of a fire extinguisher?

Which statement shows a lack of understanding of patient safety needs?

Mr. Michaels needs his blood pressure monitored. The nurse aide does not take his blood pressure because he/she does not know how to operate the electronic sphygmomanometer. Which safety consideration is being followed?

When a patient cannot reach the call bell, a nurse moves it within reach. Which safety consideration is being followed?

Olivia wants information regarding patient care standards within a healthcare agency. Which regulatory agency would provide her the most information?

Which action can contribute to illness and injury prevention?

A 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 guideline is being followed?

Mrs. Fields conducts safety drills at school because she believes it is best to prepare for, respond to, and recover from unexpected situations. Which environmental safety process is she following?

Which statement indicates that a person understands the principals of correct body mechanics?