Chapter 11: Environmental Safety

Which of the following is most likely to occur when a patient experiences weakness after an illness or injury

1. Verify that the fire extinguisher is the correct class to use 2. Pull the pin 3.Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire 4.Squeeze the handle of the fire extinguisher 5. Use a sweeping back and forth motion at the base of the fire

Chemical splashes in the eye should be rinsed a minimum of

15 minutes

Which class fire extinguishers are designed for use of flammable and combustible liquids

A fall (Patients that have weakness are more prone to falls

Which of the following is an example of an infectious hazard

Bacteria (Viruses, fungi, and other living microorganisms)

Never mix any two chemicals together without first verifying

Compatibility

Workplace violence ranges from offensive or threatening language to homicide

Compatibility

Which of the following guidelines should you follow in the event of an emergency disaster plan being activated

False

The only time it is appropriate to run in a health care facility is durning an emergency

False (Do not wear earrings that extend beyond the earlobe so that they cannot be grabbed or caught

Rugs should be placed on the floor to make environment more comfortable for patients

False (Remove any loose rugs from floor to prevent tripping or slipping)

Which of the following guidelines should you follow in the event of an emergency disaster plan being activated

If at work, perform duties calmly

Wearing dangling earrings are acceptable as long as you are not working around combative patients

Incident (Is a written document completed when any unexpected situation occurs that can cause harm to a patient, employee, or any other person

Which of the following is an example of a physical hazard

Oxygen tank (are radiation, noise, explosive objects or substances

What report is an written document completed when any unexpected situation occurs the can cause harm to a patient, employee, or any other person

True

Which of the follow is a dressing for safety recommendation

Wear long hair tied back( or up to prevent contact with contaminated material or the contaminated of clean materials

Which of the following is an example of a workplace violence hazard

patient cursing