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A ______ is issued when a particular hazard has been reported or is imminent.
A ______ is issued when a particular hazard has been reported or is imminent.
Warning
A ______ is issued when weather conditions favor a particular hazard.
A ______ is issued when weather conditions favor a particular hazard.
Watch
When a bomb threat telephone call is received, note voice characteristics, and ask where the bomb will explode and at what time.
When a bomb threat telephone call is received, note voice characteristics, and ask where the bomb will explode and at what time.
True (A)
Your organization’s Disaster or Emergency Preparedness Plan addresses evacuation procedures.
Your organization’s Disaster or Emergency Preparedness Plan addresses evacuation procedures.
A warning indicates the need to immediately take action to protect life and property.
A warning indicates the need to immediately take action to protect life and property.
______ disasters include bomb threats, fires, chemical spills and utility outages.
______ disasters include bomb threats, fires, chemical spills and utility outages.
Special precautions must be taken when using electrical devices where ______ is being administered or stored.
Special precautions must be taken when using electrical devices where ______ is being administered or stored.
Failure to use electrical safety measures while using any type of electrical equipment can result in serious injury.
Failure to use electrical safety measures while using any type of electrical equipment can result in serious injury.
Electric shock can cause which of the following?
Electric shock can cause which of the following?
Water can decrease a substances resistance to the flow of electricity.
Water can decrease a substances resistance to the flow of electricity.
Which of the following is a sign that an electrical device is overheating?
Which of the following is a sign that an electrical device is overheating?
If you are going to clean any electrical device that is not in use, and you are authorized to do so, you should first:
If you are going to clean any electrical device that is not in use, and you are authorized to do so, you should first:
Fires are organized into classes that describe:
Fires are organized into classes that describe:
In which of the following situations would it be appropriate to consider extinguishing a fire yourself?
In which of the following situations would it be appropriate to consider extinguishing a fire yourself?
The first step of the fire response is to confine the fire.
The first step of the fire response is to confine the fire.
Which of the following correctly describes the P.A.S.S. technique?
Which of the following correctly describes the P.A.S.S. technique?
Class C fires are fires that involve energized electrical equipment.
Class C fires are fires that involve energized electrical equipment.
Fire doors and exits must always be clear of trash, equipment, and other obstructions.
Fire doors and exits must always be clear of trash, equipment, and other obstructions.
Emergency and first aid procedures for a chemical exposure can be found on the Material Safety Data Sheet.
Emergency and first aid procedures for a chemical exposure can be found on the Material Safety Data Sheet.
The manufacturer must supply a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each hazardous chemical used by your facility.
The manufacturer must supply a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each hazardous chemical used by your facility.
A hazard communication program includes:
A hazard communication program includes:
A container label must be:
A container label must be:
Every chemical container must be labeled and each must contain all of the following information except the:
Every chemical container must be labeled and each must contain all of the following information except the:
Part-time employees do not need information regarding the hazards of chemicals present in the workplace.
Part-time employees do not need information regarding the hazards of chemicals present in the workplace.
Avoid moving several objects at one time by yourself.
Avoid moving several objects at one time by yourself.
When lifting an object:
When lifting an object:
Gas cylinders should be moved using:
Gas cylinders should be moved using:
In planning for a lift or move, you must:
In planning for a lift or move, you must:
Lower an object by bending at the knees.
Lower an object by bending at the knees.
Whenever possible pull, don't push an object.
Whenever possible pull, don't push an object.
When your patient/customer reports that they are in pain, which statement shows our patients/customers that we have their best interest at heart?
When your patient/customer reports that they are in pain, which statement shows our patients/customers that we have their best interest at heart?
Employees should use OE only with our patients, their family members and visitors. You do not have to use OE with co-workers.
Employees should use OE only with our patients, their family members and visitors. You do not have to use OE with co-workers.
The only employees who need to be concerned with diversity are:
The only employees who need to be concerned with diversity are:
The best way to communicate with a deaf patient is by writing notes.
The best way to communicate with a deaf patient is by writing notes.
There is only one type of diversity.
There is only one type of diversity.
Mrs. Green wants to see her grandson, but visiting hours ended some time ago. She stops at your desk to find out where his room is located. Which best promotes OE?
Mrs. Green wants to see her grandson, but visiting hours ended some time ago. She stops at your desk to find out where his room is located. Which best promotes OE?
Partnership with the patient means involving them in their healthcare by making them a part of the healthcare team. We can do this by:
Partnership with the patient means involving them in their healthcare by making them a part of the healthcare team. We can do this by:
Who is responsible for patient safety?
Who is responsible for patient safety?
We regularly test alarms to make sure we can hear them from all areas of the nursing unit.
We regularly test alarms to make sure we can hear them from all areas of the nursing unit.
The 'Pledge' for patient safety applies to:
The 'Pledge' for patient safety applies to:
More people die each year from medical errors than from:
More people die each year from medical errors than from:
Patients must know about safety and their role in the Patient Safety Program. This includes:
Patients must know about safety and their role in the Patient Safety Program. This includes:
Study Notes
Hazard Communication
- A Warning is issued when a particular hazard is reported or imminent.
- A Watch is issued when weather conditions favor a particular hazard.
Emergency Procedures
- In bomb threat situations, note voice characteristics and ask where and when the bomb will explode.
- Organizations should have a Disaster or Emergency Preparedness Plan that includes evacuation procedures.
- A warning indicates an immediate need to protect life and property.
Internal Disasters
- Internal Disasters include events such as bomb threats, fires, chemical spills, and utility outages.
Electrical Safety
- Special care is required when using electrical devices near Oxygen due to fire risk.
- Electric shock can cause burns, physical injuries, and nervous system effects.
- Water can decrease a substance's resistance to electrical flow.
Fire Safety
- Signs of an overheating electrical device include a burning smell.
- The first step in fire response should not be to confine the fire; assessment and alerting are critical.
- The P.A.S.S. technique stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.
- Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment.
Chemical Safety
- The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides emergency and first aid procedures for chemical exposure.
- Manufacturers are required to supply MSDS for all hazardous chemicals in use.
- A hazard communication program must include a list of hazardous chemicals, labeling guidelines, and distribution info.
Lifting and Moving Objects
- To lift an object safely, use leg muscles and bend at the knees, not the back.
- Gas cylinders should be moved using their carrier for safety.
- Evaluate both the area of origin and destination when planning a lift or move.
Patient Communication and Safety
- All employees share the responsibility for patient safety.
- Patients are encouraged to be active participants in their care and safety; this includes reminders about hygiene and verifying identities before procedures.
- Offering support and alternatives to patients, like calling a unit supervisor for visitation requests, promotes patient-centered care.
Diversity and Communication
- All employees must embrace diversity, not just those in direct patient care roles.
- Writing notes is not the best way to communicate with deaf patients; alternatives should be considered.
Patient Safety Awareness
- Medical errors account for more deaths annually than breast cancer, HIV/AIDS, or auto accidents.
- Patients play a crucial role in their safety, such as reminding staff about hand hygiene and confirming their identity before treatments.
Alarm Systems
- Regular testing ensures alarms are audible throughout the nursing unit to enhance safety preparedness.
Patient Safety Pledge
- All employees in healthcare settings take a Pledge to prioritize patient safety, emphasizing a culture of care and vigilance.
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