Healthcare Fire Safety Test Flashcards

OSHA and MSDS

• OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Association, responsible for workplace safety standards.
• MSDS refers to Material Safety Data Sheets, which convey essential safety information about hazardous materials.

MSDS Information

• Must include health hazard data, special protections and precautions, spill procedures, and fire/explosion data.

Hazardous Ingredients and Body Fluids

• Chlorox bleach contains sodium hydroxide, which poses a hazard.
• Bloodborne pathogen standard includes 4 body fluids: blood, urine, saliva, and mucus.

Diseases from Body Fluids

• Main diseases transmitted through body fluids include Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and AIDS.

Laboratory Safety Rules

• Work with labeled solutions only, ensure education before use, clean up spills, and avoid mixing without permission.
• Check equipment cords, operate only when instructed, never use equipment without an instructor present, and report any damage.

Patient Interaction Protocols

• Before any procedure, explain actions, ensure patient consent, verify the right patient, and observe for abnormalities.
• Respect privacy by closing doors and drawing curtains.

Patient Identification

• Confirm patient identity by checking charts and asking their name.

Patient Room Safety Checklist

• Ensure call light is reachable, bed is low with side rails, patient is comfortable, phone is accessible, and the area is clean.

General Safety Practices

• Wash hands frequently, operate equipment only after proper instruction, and report any injuries immediately.
• If something gets in the eye, flush with water and inform the instructor.

Fire Safety

• Major fire causes include smoking and matches; fires require fuel, heat, and oxygen to ignite.
• To prevent fires, utilize smoke detectors, sprinklers, and have fire extinguishers accessible.

Fire Response Plan (RACE)

• RACE stands for Rescue, Activate, Confine, and Extinguish to manage fire incidents effectively.

Types of Fires

• Class A: Involves wood, paper, cloth, and trash.
• Class B: Involves flammable liquids, oils, and grease.
• Class C: Involves electrical equipment.
• Class D: Involves combustible metals.

Fire Extinguishers

• All-purpose water extinguishers are used for Class A fires and have a pressure gauge.
• Carbon dioxide extinguishers are for Class B and C fires, identifiable by their plastic nozzle.
• Dry chemical extinguishers are meant for Class B and C fires, featuring fire powder and a pressure gauge.
• ABC extinguishers are multipurpose and contain graphite.

Extinguisher Use (PASS method)

• Follow the PASS method: Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze handle, and Sweep side to side for effective use.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• PPEs are Personal Protection Devices that protect workers from exposure to body fluids.

Ergonomics in Safety

• Ergonomics is the applied science aimed at enhancing safety and well-being by adapting environments and using techniques to prevent injuries.

Review essential terms and definitions related to healthcare fire safety. This quiz covers key concepts such as OSHA's purpose and important information required in Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Prepare effectively for safety compliance and awareness.