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Which category of hazards involves situations or conditions pertaining to the production, application, or maintenance of heat?
Which category of hazards involves situations or conditions pertaining to the production, application, or maintenance of heat?
- Mechanical
- Bacteriological
- Thermal (correct)
- Chemical
What is an example of a mechanical hazard?
What is an example of a mechanical hazard?
- Electricity (correct)
- Fire
- Chemotherapy/Medications
- Bacteria/Micro-organisms
Which category of hazards involves conditions or situations involving substances composed of chemical elements or obtained by chemical processes?
Which category of hazards involves conditions or situations involving substances composed of chemical elements or obtained by chemical processes?
- Chemical (correct)
- Bacteriological
- Thermal
- Mechanical
What is an example of a bacteriological hazard?
What is an example of a bacteriological hazard?
Who has the primary responsibility for patient safety and protection in the healthcare setting?
Who has the primary responsibility for patient safety and protection in the healthcare setting?
What is the infection caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) called?
What is the infection caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) called?
What is the increased incidence of bloodborne infections such as AIDS, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C attributed to?
What is the increased incidence of bloodborne infections such as AIDS, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C attributed to?
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 of the following is NOT emphasized by Standard Precautions?
Which of the following is NOT emphasized by Standard Precautions?
Which government agency develops and enforces standards for workplace safety and health?
Which government agency develops and enforces standards for workplace safety and health?
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 is the most commonly used type of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)?
What is the most commonly used type of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)?
When should sterile gloves be used?
When should sterile gloves be used?
What should be done with contaminated, torn, or punctured gloves?
What should be done with contaminated, torn, or punctured gloves?
Which action should be taken when handling hot or corrosive liquids?
Which action should be taken when handling hot or corrosive liquids?
What should be done with substances considered poisonous?
What should be done with substances considered poisonous?
What should be done with electrical appliances when disconnecting them?
What should be done with electrical appliances when disconnecting them?
What action should be taken with machines, equipment, and containers when not in use?
What action should be taken 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?
What should be done in case of accidents or emergencies?
What should be done in case of accidents or emergencies?
What action should be taken to reduce cross-infection?
What action should be taken to reduce cross-infection?
What precautions should be taken by the nurse and healthcare team?
What precautions should be taken by the nurse and healthcare team?
What should be done to keep first aid equipment readily available?
What should be done to keep first aid equipment readily available?
Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps for hand washing?
Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps for hand washing?
Which of the following is the correct method for removing a protective garment?
Which of the following is the correct method for removing a protective garment?
When should masks and eye protection be worn?
When should masks and eye protection be worn?
What does OSHA require for the use of safer devices with sharp injury protection?
What does OSHA require for the use of safer devices with sharp injury protection?
How should used syringes, needles, and other sharp instruments be disposed of?
How should used syringes, needles, and other sharp instruments be disposed of?
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 NOT a category of hazards in the healthcare setting?
Which of the following is NOT a category of hazards in the healthcare setting?
Which of the following infections is NOT mentioned as having an increased incidence in healthcare settings?
Which of the following infections is NOT mentioned as having an increased incidence in healthcare settings?
What is the primary responsibility of the nurse in the healthcare setting?
What is the primary responsibility of the nurse in the healthcare setting?
What is the infection caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) called?
What is the infection caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) called?
What is an example of a chemical hazard in the healthcare setting?
What is an example of a chemical hazard in the healthcare setting?
Which action should be taken to prevent cross infection in a healthcare setting?
Which action should be taken to prevent cross infection in a healthcare setting?
What should be done with hot or corrosive liquids to prevent accidents?
What should be done with hot or corrosive liquids to prevent accidents?
What should be done with substances considered poisonous in a healthcare setting?
What should be done with substances considered poisonous in a healthcare setting?
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 machines, equipment, and containers be returned to the appropriate storage area?
When should machines, equipment, and containers be returned to the appropriate storage area?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended step in the hand hygiene process?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended step in the hand hygiene process?
What should be done with garments penetrated by blood or potentially infectious material?
What should be done with garments penetrated by blood or potentially infectious material?
How should sharps, such as needles, be disposed of?
How should sharps, such as needles, be disposed of?
What should be done with used linen and soiled dressing?
What should be done with used linen and soiled dressing?
What should be done in case of a spill?
What should be done in case of a spill?
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?
What is the purpose of Standard Precautions?
What is the purpose of Standard Precautions?
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 correct sequence of steps for hand washing?
What is the correct sequence of steps for hand washing?
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?
Study Notes
Safety Guidelines for Healthcare Workers
- The prevention of fire and accidents is a serious concern for healthcare workers, but patient safety and protection is the primary responsibility of nurses.
- Hazards in healthcare settings can be categorized as thermal, mechanical, chemical, and bacteriological.
- There is an increased incidence of bloodborne infections such as AIDS, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C, and nurses are at high risk for exposure to infected clients.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued infection control guidelines to decrease healthcare workers' risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
- Universal Precautions recommend that blood and body fluids precautions be consistently used for all patients.
- Standard Precautions, which incorporate Universal Precautions and body substance isolation, are now used in all healthcare facilities.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, gown, mask, protective eyewear, and face shield should be used to reduce the risk of exposure to blood or body fluids.
- The 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.
- Compliance with CDC regulations and OSHA recommendations, including standard precautions and HBV vaccination, can reduce the risk of exposure to HIV, HBV, or HCV.
- Hand washing is the most important method for preventing infection, and it should be done before patient care, after touching body fluids, after glove removal, between patient contact, and when visibly soiled.
- Gowns, masks, and eye protection should be worn to protect against splashes or sprays of blood or other potentially infectious material.
- Sharps should be disposed of in puncture-resistant containers, and used linen and garbage should be disposed of in biohazard containers.
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Test your knowledge on proper hand hygiene practices with this quiz. Learn about when and how to wash your hands to prevent the spread of infections. Topics covered include inspecting hands for breaks in the skin, removing jewelry, and turning on the water.
