Patient Care Chapter 7

With respect to the type of fire extinguisher needed, an electrical fire is designated as

Class C

CTD

Cumulative trauma disorder

If there is a fire in your immediate area, the First thing you should do is

Evacuate the area

MSD

Musculoskeletal disorder

Which of the following items is NOT an essential part of a "spill kit"

Rags and Sponges

If an irritating chemical has splashed in your eye, you should

flood the eye with running water from the most convenient source

MSDA documents are likely to be needed in an event of:

A chemical spill

The most common cause of back strain is

Bending and Twisting while lifting

The 2011 National Patient Safety Goals include

1) using at least two ways to identify patients 2) improving staff communication 3) using hand hygiene guidelines from the CDC

Fire marshals state that common infractions of fire safety rules in hospitals involve

1. Improper storage of flammables 2. Fire doors blocked open 3.Unapproved extension cords 4.Storing Equipment in corridors

When a fire extinguisher is needed, you should

1. pull the pin and squeeze the handle 2.Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire 3. use a sweeping motion from side to side

What types of musculoskeletal disorders are more likely to occur in technologists who perform computerized modalities?

1.RMI's 2. RSI's 3. CTD's 4. vision problems

Electrical equipment used on or near patients must be:

Approved for hospital use Have grounded plugs Inspected regularly and repaired if needed

Describe what each letter represents in the acronym PASS

How to use a fire extinguisher correctly. P: pull the pin A: aim at the base of the fire S: squeeze the handle S: sweeping motion across the base of the fire

RMI

Reprieve motion Injury

RSI

Reprieve strain injury

The acronym RACE stands for

Rescue, Alarm, contain, Evacuate

if you smell smoke and smoldering insulation in the area of an x-ray control panel, the first thing you should do is:

Turn off the main power switch.

In the language of body mechanics, the base of support refers to

a line between the points of contact with a horizontal surface

which of the following statements does NOT apply to the Rules of Body Mechanics

keep your load out beyond the front of your body

when a hazardous spill occurs, your first duty is to

limit access to the area

Because oxygen supports combustion, the safety rules regarding oxygen use state that there should be no:

smoking ungrouned appliances candles or other open flames

In the language of Body Mechanics, the center of gravity refers to:

the point around which body weight is balanced

The acronym PASS is a helpful way to remember

the steps for using a fire extinguisher

The acronym RACE is a helpful way to remember

the steps to follow in the event of a fire