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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?
- Mechanical
- Physical (correct)
- Chemical
- Thermal
What is the primary responsibility of the nurse in terms of safety?
What is the primary responsibility of the nurse in terms of safety?
- Conforming to an acceptable standard of nursing care
- Knowing and understanding principles of safety
- Preventing fire and accidents
- Protecting patient safety (correct)
Which infection is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?
Which infection is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?
- Bloodborne infections
- AIDS (correct)
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis B
What is an example of a thermal hazard in the healthcare setting?
What is an example of a thermal hazard in the healthcare setting?
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?
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 is an example of a mechanical hazard in the healthcare setting?
What is an example of a mechanical hazard in the healthcare setting?
Which of the following is NOT a body fluid that can potentially spread bloodborne pathogens?
Which of the following is NOT a body fluid that can potentially spread bloodborne pathogens?
Standard Precautions incorporate which of the following?
Standard Precautions incorporate which of the following?
Which government agency develops and enforces workplace safety and health standards?
Which government agency develops and enforces workplace safety and health standards?
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 gloves be worn?
When should gloves be worn?
What is the purpose of Standard Precautions?
What is the purpose of Standard Precautions?
What type of gloves should be used for procedures involving contact with normally sterile areas of the body?
What type of gloves should be used for procedures involving contact with normally sterile areas of the body?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended step in hand hygiene?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended step in hand hygiene?
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?
When should face shields and eye protection be worn?
When should face shields and eye protection be worn?
What is a needleless system?
What is a needleless system?
What should be done with used syringes, needles, and other sharp instruments?
What should be done with used syringes, needles, and other sharp instruments?
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 action should be taken when disconnecting electrical appliances?
Which action should be taken when disconnecting electrical appliances?
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 is the importance of properly reading instructions on machines, equipment, and containers?
What is the importance of properly reading instructions on machines, equipment, and containers?
How should substances considered poisonous be handled and stored?
How should substances considered poisonous be handled and stored?
What is the appropriate way to carry hot or corrosive liquids?
What is the appropriate way to carry hot or corrosive liquids?
What should be done to keep aisles and traffic lanes clear?
What should be done to keep aisles and traffic lanes clear?
What should be done in the event of accidents or emergencies?
What should be done in the event of accidents or emergencies?
What should be readily available at all times?
What should be readily available at all times?
When should the nurse and the health care team wash their hands?
When should the nurse and the health care team wash their hands?
Which of the following is NOT a potential route of infection for healthcare workers?
Which of the following is NOT a potential route of infection for healthcare workers?
What is the purpose of Universal Precautions?
What is the purpose of Universal Precautions?
Which of the following is NOT a component of Standard Precautions?
Which of the following is NOT a component of Standard Precautions?
What is the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
What is the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
Which of the following is NOT a type of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Which of the following is NOT a type of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
When should gloves be changed?
When should gloves be changed?
What should healthcare workers do if they are allergic to latex?
What should healthcare workers do if they are allergic to latex?
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 the nurse in terms of safety?
What is the primary responsibility of the nurse in terms of safety?
What is a needleless system?
What is a needleless system?
What is the appropriate way to carry hot or corrosive liquids?
What is the appropriate way to carry hot or corrosive liquids?
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 action should be taken when disconnecting electrical appliances?
Which action should be taken when disconnecting electrical appliances?
Which of the following is NOT a body fluid that can potentially spread bloodborne pathogens?
Which of the following is NOT a body fluid that can potentially spread bloodborne pathogens?
Which of the following is the correct way to carry hot or corrosive liquids?
Which of the following is the correct way to carry hot or corrosive liquids?
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?
When should accidents and other emergencies be reported?
When should accidents and other emergencies be reported?
What should always be readily available in a healthcare setting?
What should always be readily available in a healthcare setting?
When should the nurse and all members of the healthcare team wash their hands?
When should the nurse and all members of the healthcare team wash their hands?
What must be done with substances considered poisonous?
What must be done with substances considered poisonous?
What should be done to prevent cross infection in a healthcare setting?
What should be done to prevent cross infection in a healthcare setting?
How should electrical appliances be disconnected?
How should electrical appliances be disconnected?
What should be done with aisles and traffic lanes in a healthcare setting?
What should be done with aisles and traffic lanes in a healthcare setting?
Which of the following is the correct procedure for removing protective garments?
Which of the following is the correct procedure for removing protective garments?
What is the recommended method for handling eye wear and face masks?
What is the recommended method for handling eye wear and face masks?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the disposal of used linen and soiled dressing?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the disposal of used linen and soiled dressing?
What is the recommended method for cleaning spills?
What is the recommended method for cleaning spills?
What is the appropriate action to take in case of exposure to potentially contaminated material or blood?
What is the appropriate action to take in case of exposure to potentially contaminated material or blood?
What does OSHA require in terms of needle stick injury documentation?
What does OSHA require in terms of needle stick injury documentation?
What is the appropriate action to take in case of a fire?
What is the appropriate action to take in case of a fire?
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 the nurse in terms of safety?
What is the primary responsibility of the nurse in terms of safety?
What is an example of a chemical hazard in the healthcare setting?
What is an example of a chemical hazard in the healthcare setting?
What is the proper way to remove a protective garment after completing a task?
What is the proper way to remove a protective garment after completing a task?
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 needle stick injury?
What should be done in case of a needle stick injury?
Which of the following body fluids are considered potentially infectious for HIV, HBV, and HCV?
Which of the following body fluids are considered potentially infectious for 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?
Which of the following is NOT a way in which health care workers can become infected with HIV, HBV, or HCV on the job?
Which of the following is NOT a way in which health care workers can become infected with HIV, HBV, or HCV on the job?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended action for handling hot or corrosive liquids?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended action for handling hot or corrosive liquids?
What should be done with substances considered poisonous?
What should be done with substances considered poisonous?
What action should be taken in case of accidents or emergencies?
What action should be taken in case of accidents or emergencies?
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?
When should first aid equipment be readily available?
When should first aid equipment be readily available?
What should healthcare workers do to reduce cross infection?
What should healthcare workers do to reduce cross infection?
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Study Notes
Safety Guidelines for Healthcare Workers
- The prevention of fire and accidents is a concern for healthcare workers, but patient safety 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.
- The nurse is at high risk for exposure to blood or body fluids of infected clients.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued infection control guidelines to decrease the 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, must be used by all healthcare workers when caring for all patients.
- Personal protective barriers, such as gloves, gowns, masks, and protective eyewear, should be used to reduce the risk of exposure to blood or body fluids.
- 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 exposure.
- Compliance with CDC regulations and OSHA recommendations, such as standard precautions and HBV vaccination, can reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
- Hand washing remains the single most important weapon against infection, and gloves should be changed between each task.
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