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Which category of hazards in the health care setting involves situations pertaining to the growth, multiplication or transfer of bacteria or viruses?
Which category of hazards in the health care setting involves situations pertaining to the growth, multiplication or transfer of bacteria or viruses?
- Chemical
- Bacteriological (correct)
- Mechanical
- Thermal
What is the primary responsibility of the nurse in the health care setting?
What is the primary responsibility of the nurse in the health care setting?
- Ensuring patient safety and protection (correct)
- Preventing fire and accidents
- Conforming to an acceptable standard of nursing care
- Knowing and understanding principles of safety
Which infection is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?
Which infection is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?
- AIDS (correct)
- Bloodborne infections
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
Which category of hazards in the health care setting involves situations or conditions pertaining to the production, application or maintenance of heat?
Which category of hazards in the health care setting involves situations or conditions pertaining to the production, application or maintenance of heat?
Which category of hazards in the health care setting involves conditions or situations involving equipment, tools or machinery?
Which category of hazards in the health care setting involves conditions or situations involving equipment, tools or machinery?
What is the consequence of failure to conform to an acceptable standard of nursing care?
What is the consequence of failure to conform to an acceptable standard of nursing care?
Which infection has an increased incidence in the health care setting, along with Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C?
Which infection has an increased incidence in the health care setting, along with Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C?
Which virus causes Hepatitis C?
Which virus causes Hepatitis C?
Which body fluid is considered potentially infectious for HIV, HBV, and HCV?
Which body fluid is considered potentially infectious for HIV, HBV, and HCV?
What is the purpose of Standard Precautions?
What is the purpose of Standard Precautions?
What type of gloves should be used for procedures involving contact with normally sterile areas of the body?
What type of gloves should be used for procedures involving contact with normally sterile areas of the body?
When should gloves be worn?
When should gloves be worn?
What is the most commonly used type of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)?
What is the most commonly used type of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)?
What should you do with contaminated, torn or punctured gloves?
What should you do with contaminated, torn or punctured gloves?
Which is the correct way to disconnect electrical appliances?
Which is the correct way to disconnect electrical appliances?
What should be done with machines, equipment, containers, etc. when not in use?
What should be done with machines, equipment, containers, etc. when not in use?
What should be done with substances considered poisonous?
What should be done with substances considered poisonous?
How should hot or corrosive liquids be carried?
How should hot or corrosive liquids be carried?
What should be done to aisles and traffic lanes?
What should be done to aisles and traffic lanes?
What should be done in case of accidents or emergencies?
What should be done in case of accidents or emergencies?
What should always be readily available?
What should always be readily available?
When should the nurse and the healthcare team wash their hands?
When should the nurse and the healthcare team wash their hands?
What precautions should be instituted?
What precautions should be instituted?
Which of the following is the correct procedure for removing protective garments?
Which of the following is the correct procedure for removing protective garments?
What is the recommended duration for lathering hands with soap during hand washing?
What is the recommended duration for lathering hands with soap during hand washing?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended step for hand hygiene?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended step for hand hygiene?
What is the purpose of wearing masks and eye protection in healthcare settings?
What is the purpose of wearing masks and eye protection in healthcare settings?
What is the recommended method for disposing of used syringes and needles?
What is the recommended method for disposing of used syringes and needles?
What should be done with used linen and soiled dressings?
What should be done with used linen and soiled dressings?
What should be done in case of a spill in the healthcare setting?
What should be done in case of a spill in the healthcare setting?
Which of the following is the correct order of steps for hand washing?
Which of the following is the correct order of steps for hand washing?
Which of the following is a correct step for removing protective garments?
Which of the following is a correct step for removing protective garments?
When should masks and face shields be worn?
When should masks and face shields be worn?
What is a needleless system?
What is a needleless system?
What should be done with used syringes, needles, and other sharp instruments?
What should be done with used syringes, needles, and other sharp instruments?
How should spills be cleaned up?
How should spills be cleaned up?
What should be done in case of exposure to potentially contaminated material or blood?
What should be done in case of exposure to potentially contaminated material or blood?
Which of the following is an example of a mechanical hazard in the healthcare setting?
Which of the following is an example of a mechanical hazard in the healthcare setting?
What is the primary responsibility of the nurse in terms of safety?
What is the primary responsibility of the nurse in terms of safety?
Which infection has an increased incidence in the healthcare setting, along with Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C?
Which infection has an increased incidence in the healthcare setting, along with Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C?
What is the purpose of Standard Precautions?
What is the purpose of Standard Precautions?
Which category of hazards in the healthcare setting involves situations pertaining to the growth, multiplication or transfer of bacteria or viruses?
Which category of hazards in the healthcare setting involves situations pertaining to the growth, multiplication or transfer of bacteria or viruses?
What is an example of a thermal hazard in the healthcare setting?
What is an example of a thermal hazard in the healthcare setting?
What is the consequence of failure to conform to an acceptable standard of nursing care?
What is the consequence of failure to conform to an acceptable standard of nursing care?
Which government agency is responsible for developing and enforcing standards for workplace safety and health?
Which government agency is responsible for developing and enforcing standards for workplace safety and health?
Which of the following body fluids is NOT considered potentially infectious for HIV, HBV, and HCV?
Which of the following body fluids is NOT considered potentially infectious for HIV, HBV, and HCV?
Which type of gloves should be used for procedures involving contact with normally sterile areas of the body?
Which type of gloves should be used for procedures involving contact with normally sterile areas of the body?
What is the most commonly used type of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)?
What is the most commonly used type of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)?
What is the purpose of Standard Precautions?
What is the purpose of Standard Precautions?
How can health care workers become infected with HIV, HBV, or HCV on the job?
How can health care workers become infected with HIV, HBV, or HCV on the job?
What should be done with contaminated, torn, or punctured gloves?
What should be done with contaminated, torn, or punctured gloves?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended step for hand hygiene?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended step for hand hygiene?
What should be done with used syringes, needles, and other sharp instruments?
What should be done with used syringes, needles, and other sharp instruments?
When should masks and face shields be worn?
When should masks and face shields be worn?
What is the purpose of wearing masks and eye protection in healthcare settings?
What is the purpose of wearing masks and eye protection in healthcare settings?
Which infection has an increased incidence in the health care setting, along with Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C?
Which infection has an increased incidence in the health care setting, along with Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C?
When should gloves be worn?
When should gloves be worn?
What is the primary responsibility of the nurse in the health care setting?
What is the primary responsibility of the nurse in the health care setting?
Which action should be taken to prevent the skin from getting burned by hot or corrosive liquids?
Which action should be taken to prevent the skin from getting burned by hot or corrosive liquids?
What should be done with substances that are considered poisonous?
What should be done with substances that are considered poisonous?
What should be done with electrical appliances when disconnecting them?
What should be done with electrical appliances when disconnecting them?
What should be done with machines, equipment, and containers when not in use?
What should be done with machines, equipment, and containers when not in use?
What should be done with rubbish and spills in aisles and traffic lanes?
What should be done with rubbish and spills in aisles and traffic lanes?
When should accidents and other emergencies be reported?
When should accidents and other emergencies be reported?
When should instructions on machines, equipment, and containers be read?
When should instructions on machines, equipment, and containers be read?
When should first aid equipment be readily available?
When should first aid equipment be readily available?
What should the nurse and the healthcare team do to reduce cross infection?
What should the nurse and the healthcare team do to reduce cross infection?
Which action should be taken to prevent the skin from getting burned by hot or corrosive liquids?
Which action should be taken to prevent the skin from getting burned by hot or corrosive liquids?
What should be done with substances that are considered poisonous?
What should be done with substances that are considered poisonous?
When should first aid equipment be readily available?
When should first aid equipment be readily available?
What should be done with electrical appliances when disconnecting them?
What should be done with electrical appliances when disconnecting them?
When should instructions on machines, equipment, and containers be read?
When should instructions on machines, equipment, and containers be read?
Which of the following is the correct way to carry hot or corrosive liquids?
Which of the following is the correct way to carry hot or corrosive liquids?
What should be done with substances that are considered poisonous?
What should be done with substances that are considered poisonous?
When should machines, equipment, containers, etc., be returned to the appropriate storage area?
When should machines, equipment, containers, etc., be returned to the appropriate storage area?
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Study Notes
Safety Guidelines for Healthcare Workers
- The prevention of fire and accidents is a serious concern for healthcare workers, but patient safety is the primary responsibility of nurses.
- Hazards in the healthcare setting can be categorized as thermal, mechanical, chemical, or bacteriological.
- Healthcare workers are at high risk for exposure to bloodborne infections such as AIDS, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.
- The risk of occupational exposure to AIDS is considered small, while the risk for HBV and HCV is higher.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued infection control guidelines to decrease the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
- Universal Precautions recommend that blood and body fluid precautions be consistently used for all patients, regardless of their infection status.
- Standard Precautions incorporate Universal Precautions and body substance isolation, and must be used by all healthcare workers when caring for all patients.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) develops and enforces standards for workplace safety and health.
- Healthcare workers can become infected on the job through puncture wounds, breaks in the skin, or mucous membranes exposure.
- Compliance with CDC regulations and OSHA recommendations, such as standard precautions and HBV vaccination, can reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
- Personal protective equipment, such as gloves, gowns, masks, and eye protection, should be used to reduce the risk of exposure to blood or body fluids.
- Hand hygiene, including proper handwashing techniques, is essential to prevent infection transmission.
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