simchart 8

Basic first aid to hazardous exposure to the eyes states to flush the eyes for at least __________ minutes.

15 to 20

True or False? Since Dr. Walden determined the employee needed no further treatment after the eye wash, an incident report does not need to be filed out.

False

True or false? An incident report should only be completed if an employee is injured on the job.

False

Which of the following is not needed when filling out an incident report and following compliance reporting?

Include hearsay and assumptions

The medical assistant is near the laboratory when the employee spills the bleach and the bleach splashes in their eyes. The medical assistant should:

Quickly assist the employee to the eye wash station and help them if needed.

Location of an emergency eye wash station should be identified with highly visible __________

Signs

True or False? The first 10 to 15 seconds after eye exposure to a hazardous substance are critical. Delayed treatment may cause significant injury.

True

True or False? While holding your eyes open at the eye wash station, you should roll your eyes around, so water covers all spaces within your eyes.

True

True or false? In an emergency situation, a medical assistant should prioritize both the urgency of the situation and the status of the patients before taking any action.

True

The employee who dropped the bleach has feelings of worry or uneasiness triggered by that event. These feelings are known as:

anxiety