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Which of the following is an example of a thermal hazard in a healthcare setting?
Which of the following is an example of a thermal hazard in a healthcare setting?
- Bacteria
- Chemotherapy
- Electricity (correct)
- Tools
What is the primary responsibility of a nurse in terms of safety?
What is the primary responsibility of a nurse in terms of safety?
- Prevention of fire and accidents
- Patient safety and protection (correct)
- Knowing and understanding principles of safety
- Conforming to an acceptable standard of nursing care
Which of the following is an example of a mechanical hazard in a healthcare setting?
Which of the following is an example of a mechanical hazard in a healthcare setting?
- Chemotherapy
- Fire
- Electricity (correct)
- Bacteria
What is the purpose of infection control guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Occupational Safety & Health Administration?
What is the purpose of infection control guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Occupational Safety & Health Administration?
Which of the following is an example of a chemical hazard in a healthcare setting?
Which of the following is an example of a chemical hazard in a healthcare setting?
What is the increased incidence of bloodborne infections mentioned in the text?
What is the increased incidence of bloodborne infections mentioned in the text?
What infection is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?
What infection is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?
Which virus causes Hepatitis B?
Which virus causes Hepatitis B?
Which virus causes Hepatitis C?
Which virus causes Hepatitis C?
Which body fluid is NOT considered potentially infectious for HIV, HBV, and HCV?
Which body fluid is NOT considered potentially infectious for HIV, HBV, and HCV?
Which organization issued infection control guidelines to decrease the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
Which organization issued infection control guidelines to decrease the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
What has Standard Precautions evolved from?
What has Standard Precautions evolved from?
Which of the following is NOT emphasized by Standard Precautions?
Which of the following is NOT emphasized by 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?
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 protective garments penetrated by blood or potentially infectious material?
What should be done with protective garments penetrated by blood or potentially infectious material?
When should you wash your hands before and after removing a mask or face shield?
When should you wash your hands before and after removing a mask or face shield?
What does OSHA require regarding needle stick injuries?
What does OSHA require regarding needle stick injuries?
How should used syringes, needles, and other sharp instruments be disposed of?
How should used syringes, needles, and other sharp instruments be disposed of?
What is the recommended procedure for disposing of used linen and soiled dressing?
What is the recommended procedure for disposing of used linen and soiled dressing?
What should be done after mopping up a spill with a towel?
What should be done after mopping up a spill with a towel?
How should hot or corrosive liquids be carried?
How should hot or corrosive liquids be carried?
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 must be done with substances considered poisonous?
What must be done with substances considered poisonous?
What should be done with aisles and traffic lanes?
What should be done with aisles and traffic lanes?
What should be done in case of accidents and emergencies?
What should be done in case of accidents and emergencies?
What should be done to reduce cross infection?
What should be done to reduce cross infection?
What is the importance of reading instructions on machines, equipment, and containers?
What is the importance of reading instructions on machines, equipment, and containers?
What should be done with first aid equipment?
What should be done with first aid equipment?
What should be done if you have a question?
What should be done if you have a question?
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 to reduce cross infection?
What should be done to reduce cross infection?
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?
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 increased incidence of bloodborne infections mentioned in the text?
What is the increased incidence of bloodborne infections mentioned in the text?
What does OSHA require regarding needle stick injuries?
What does OSHA require regarding needle stick injuries?
What is the primary responsibility of a nurse in terms of safety?
What is the primary responsibility of a nurse in terms of safety?
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?
What is the primary responsibility of a nurse in terms of safety?
What is the primary responsibility of a nurse in terms of safety?
What is the increased incidence of bloodborne infections mentioned in the text?
What is the increased incidence of bloodborne infections mentioned in the text?
Which virus causes AIDS?
Which virus causes AIDS?
Which of the following is an example of a thermal hazard in a healthcare setting?
Which of the following is an example of a thermal hazard in a healthcare setting?
Which organization issued infection control guidelines to decrease the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
Which organization issued infection control guidelines to decrease the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
What is the purpose of infection control guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Occupational Safety & Health Administration?
What is the purpose of infection control guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Occupational Safety & Health Administration?
Which of the following is NOT considered a body fluid that can spread bloodborne pathogens such as HIV, HBV, and HCV?
Which of the following is NOT considered a body fluid that can spread bloodborne pathogens such as HIV, HBV, and HCV?
Which of the following is NOT a component of Standard Precautions?
Which of the following is NOT a component 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 is the primary purpose of Standard Precautions?
What is the primary purpose of Standard Precautions?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended type of glove for health care workers?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended type of glove for health care workers?
What should be done with disposable single-use gloves after use?
What should be done with disposable single-use gloves after use?
What should health care workers do before and after donning gloves?
What should health care workers do before and after donning gloves?
Which of the following is the correct procedure for carrying hot or corrosive liquids?
Which of the following is the correct procedure for carrying hot or corrosive liquids?
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, 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?
What should be done with aisles and traffic lanes?
What should be done with aisles and traffic lanes?
What should be done in case of accidents and other emergencies?
What should be done in case of accidents and other emergencies?
What should be done to reduce cross infection?
What should be done to reduce cross infection?
What should be done with first aid equipment?
What should be done with first aid equipment?
What should be done with used syringes, needles, and other sharp instruments?
What should be done with used syringes, needles, and other sharp instruments?
Study Notes
Safety Guidelines for Healthcare Workers
- The prevention of fire and accidents is important, but patient safety is the primary responsibility of nurses.
- Hazards in healthcare settings can be thermal, mechanical, chemical, or bacteriological in nature.
- Universal Precautions recommends consistent use of blood and body fluid precautions for all patients.
- Certain body fluids are considered potentially infectious for HIV, HBV, and HCV.
- Standard Precautions incorporate Universal Precautions and body substance isolation.
- Standard Precautions should be used by all healthcare workers to prevent the transmission of microorganisms.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, gowns, masks, eye wear, and face shields reduce the risk of exposure to blood or body fluids.
- OSHA develops and enforces workplace safety and health standards.
- Healthcare workers can become infected through puncture wounds, breaks in the skin, or mucous membranes.
- Compliance with CDC regulations and OSHA recommendations can reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
- Hand washing is the most important method of infection prevention.
- Protective garments, such as fluid-resistant gowns, should be worn for occupational exposure.
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