Questions and Answers
What does RACE stand for in hospital emergencies?
What does PASS stand for in the use of fire extinguishers?
What is the purpose of The Hazardous Communications Act?
To require employers to inventory and label hazardous chemicals and inform and train workers about chemical hazards.
Two primary sources of information on hazardous materials are the ______ and MSDS.
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What information does a product label provide?
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What does MSDS stand for?
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What is the most common injury reported?
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When lifting, you should keep the load ______ to your body.
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What does Code Red signify?
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What is the main purpose of Standard Precautions?
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What does PPE stand for?
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Before entering a patient room, you should read the precaution sign for ______ precautions.
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When should you wash your hands?
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How long should you wash your hands?
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What are the guidelines for using alcohol-based hand sanitizers?
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Study Notes
Fire Safety and Emergency Codes
- RACE: Rescue, Alert, Contain, Extinguish for fire response.
- PASS: Pull the pin, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep side to side for using a fire extinguisher.
- Code Red indicates fire, while other codes relate to various emergencies including cardiac arrest (Code Blue), abductions (Code Pink), and bomb threats (Code Black).
Hazardous Materials and Communication
- The Hazardous Communications Act mandates labeling and inventory of hazardous chemicals in workplaces to ensure employee safety.
- Primary sources of information on hazardous materials are product labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
- Product labels provide basic information and include important symbols and keywords indicating caution or poison.
Safe Handling Practices
- Proper lifting technique: Keep the load close, bend knees and hips, tighten abdominal muscles, and avoid twisting.
- Pushing/pulling: Stay close to the load, push instead of pull, and engage both arms.
- For reaching: Maintain comfort, test weight, use stomach muscles, and arrange the work area to minimize reaching.
Ergonomics and Body Mechanics
- Twisting: Use leverage by keeping feet and hips aligned and turning the whole body.
- Bending: Preserve back's natural curve and bend with legs instead.
- Sitting: Use supportive chairs, sit close to work areas, and change positions frequently to reduce fatigue.
Hand Hygiene Practices
- Handwashing is critical in various scenarios including before/after clinical duties and after using gloves.
- Proper handwashing technique involves removing jewelry, using warm water, and washing for at least 15 seconds.
- Alcohol-based sanitizers require a sufficient amount of product rubbed until hands are dry.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- PPE is essential for all patients regardless of diagnosis and involves gloves, masks, and eye protection.
- Transmission-Based Precautions apply to patients with known transmissible pathogens, requiring tailored PPE efforts.
- Always read precaution signs before entering patient rooms to ensure appropriate PPE is used.
Nail Hygiene and Standards
- Finger nails should be kept short, clean, free of artificial enhancements, and minimal polish is allowed.
Standard Precautions
- Standard Precautions encompass practices applicable to all patients to promote universal safety and infection control.
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Test your knowledge on essential hospital safety protocols and regulations with this quiz. Focus on key acronyms like RACE and PASS and understand the importance of the Hazardous Communications Act in maintaining a safe workplace. Perfect for new staff or anyone needing a refresher on hospital safety procedures.
