Ch. 14:2

Identify six (6) body fluids including in the blood-borne pathogen standard:

Blood in blood components, urine, stool, semen, vaginel seeretions, cerebrospinal fluid, suliva.

What is the name of the applied science that is used to promote the safety and well-being of a person by adapting the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries?

Ergonomics

Briefly state how you should handle the following situations:

a) you cut your hand slightly on a piece of glass: probably report a personal injury or accident, no matter how minor, to your instructor immediate supervision.

What is OSHA? What is its purpose?

• A division of the department of labor • establishes and enforces safety standards for the workplace.

Spotfree is incompatible with two (2) substances. What are the substances? What occurs when spotfree contacts these substances? (Hint: review the MSDS figure in the textbook.)

• Carbonates, and bicarbonates • can release large qualities of carbon dioxide and heat.

e) you start to plug in an electrical cord and notice that the third prong for grounding has been broken off:

• Do not use a plug if the third prong for grounding have been broken off.

Name the three (3) main diseases that can be contracted by exposure to body fluids:

• Hepatitis B, hepatitis C, AIDS

d) you spin an acid solution on the counter:

• Immediately report the incident to your instructor immediate supervisor. You will be told how to remove the spilled solution.

List four (4) types of information that must be included on material safety data sheet (MSDSs):

• Production identification information about the chemical. • Protection or precautions of us to use while handling the chemical (for example, wearing protective equipment or using only in a well-ventilated area.) • instructions for the safe use of the chemical. • Procedures for handling spills, cleanup, and disposal of the product.

List five (5) rules or standards to observe while working with solutions in the laboratory.:

• Read MSDS's before using any hazardous chemical solutions. • check NFDA code on a chemical to determine the specific hazards associated with the chemical. • never use solutions from bottles that are not labeled. • do not mix any solutions together unless instructed to. • Store all chemical solutions in a little locked cabinet closed.

c) You turn on a piece of equipment, but it does not run correctly:

• Report any damage or malfunctioning equipment immediately. Making no attempt to use it.

When should hands be washed?

• before/after any procedure and anytime they are contaminated during a procedure.

What are two (2) main methods you can use to identify a patient?

• check ID wrist hand, if present • repeat patients name at least twice.

List four (4) rules or standards to observe while working with equipment in the lab.

• do not operate are using equipment until you have been instructed on how to use it. • do not operate any equip if your instructor/immediate supervisor is not in the room. • Never handle any electric equipment with wet hands or around water. • Observe all safety precautions I have been taught.

Before you perform a procedure of patients, there are several standards you must observe. List four (4) of these standards:

• do not perform any procedure unless you have instructed to do so. • provide privacy for all patients • always identify your patients • always explain the procedure so the patient knows what you are doing

b) You get a particle in your eye:

• inform your instructor/immediate supervisor. Do not try to remove the particle a rub your eye.

Identify two (2) ways to show respect for a patients right to privacy.

• knock on door before entering • speak to patient & identify yourself

List five (5) safety checkpoints that should be observed before leaving a patient or resident in a bed.

• make sure the patient is in a comfortable position • check bed to be sure that the side rails are elevated • the bed is at the lowest level to the floor • the wheels on the bed are locked to prevent it from moving • Leave the room best & clean

Identify fire (S) substances that can be environmental hazards in healthcare facilities.:

• radiation, radioactive rodine, and antineoplastic drugs, nitrous oxide, mercury.

When should safety glasses be worn?

• when instructed to so & in any situation that might result in possible eye injury.