Hospital Orientation Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What does RACE stand for in hospital emergencies?

Reassess / Alert / Control / Emergency

Rescue / Alert / Contain / Extinguish (correct)

Respond / Acknowledge / Control / Evacuate

Report / Act / Contain / Evacuate

What does PASS stand for in the use of fire extinguishers?

Pull the pin / Aim / Squeeze / Sweep side to side (correct)

Push / Aim / Squeeze / Sweep

Pull / Aim / Secure / Stop

Prepare / Act / Secure / Stop

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.

Product label Signup and view all the answers

What information does a product label provide?

Basic information including warning states and symbols. Signup and view all the answers

What does MSDS stand for?

Material Safety Data Sheets Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common injury reported?

Lower back strain Signup and view all the answers

When lifting, you should keep the load ______ to your body.

close Signup and view all the answers

What does Code Red signify?

Fire Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Standard Precautions?

To ensure practices with all patients regardless of diagnosis. Signup and view all the answers

What does PPE stand for?

Personal Protective Equipment Signup and view all the answers

Before entering a patient room, you should read the precaution sign for ______ precautions.

Airborne, Contact, Droplet Signup and view all the answers

When should you wash your hands?

When coming into the clinical site, before and after eating, when hands are visibly soiled, before and after putting on gloves, after using the bathroom, and when the patient has clostridium difficile. Signup and view all the answers

How long should you wash your hands?

At least 15 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What are the guidelines for using alcohol-based hand sanitizers?

Use a golf ball-sized amount, rub hands until dry (at least 15 seconds), and avoid operating equipment until dry. Signup and view all the answers

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.