OSHA CareerSafe Study Guide

Place the steps in the chain of infection into the correct order.

1. Infectious Disease, 2. Reservoir, 3. Portal of exit, 4.Mode of transmission, 5.Portal of entry, 6. Susceptible host.

According to Federal law, anyone what age or younger is prohibited from driving on public roads as part of their job?

16

If you have been punished or discriminated against for using your rights, how long do you have to file a complaint with OSHA?

30 days

OSHA has a regulation that requires private sector employers and many public sector employers, including many healthcare establishments, to record and report all work-related fatalities to OSHA within:

8 Hours

Who may perform a post-exposure medical evaluation?

A licensed physician

Who should design a scaffold?

A qualified person

Where should you be alert while driving?

Anywhere you drive

This type of burn results from high temperatures caused by an electric arc or explosion near the body.

Arc or Flash Burn

Can you identify the risk factors in this common task of lifting a large, heavy box like in this photo?

Awkward postures and lifting heavy loads

What is the main reason why you should follow specific procedures when removing PPE?

Because not following these procedures exposes you and your patients to infectious materials

You have been working at a manufacturing site but have been transitioned to a different part of the site with new responsbilities. When should your employer train you on any chemical hazards in this new responsibility?

Before you start working in your new position

Which is an effective lifting technique?

Bend at your knees as you lift the box.

After a strong storm, a worker does not realize that a power transmission line has fallen on his car and is electrocuted while opening the car door. What is this an example of?

Contacting Overhead Power Lines

Nora was mugged by a stranger in the hospital parking garage as she arrived to start her shift. What type of violence does this scenario depict?

Criminal Intent

Which of the following answer options are your employer's responsibility?

Develop, Implement, and Maintain a hazard communication program

The consequences of acts of workplace violence against a healthcare worker can exact a heavy physical and emotional toll. Beyond the immediate trauma, negative outcomes may also include which of the following?

Diminished productivity Lack of trust in management Loss of team cohesiveness Increased job stress Absenteeism Worker turnover

________ is the removal or destruction of all microorganisms, except bacterial spores.

Disinfection

This type of burn occurs when electrical current flows through tissues or bone, generating heat, and causing damage.

Electrical burn

As an employee, who is supposed to provide training on the chemicals you are handling or come in contact with at work?

Employer

Who is responsible for training workers on the use of PPE?

Employer

How frequently should you take breaks when driving long distances?

Every 2 hours

Who should be trained on the contents of an Emergency Action Plan?

Every employee

What requirements must exit routes meet?

Exit to an outside area Be sufficient for the number of people needing to exit during an emergency Be unlocked Adequately signposted Be sufficiently large

What are the main causes of deaths and injuries on scaffolds?

Falls Being struck by objects Electrocution Scaffold collapse Bad planking

About 3 o'clock this morning, firefighters responded to a building fire. While the fire was limited to one room and there were no injuries, there was about $5,000 worth of structural damage. It was determined that electrical wiring from the mini-refrigerator to the wall receptacle was the cause of the fire.

Flexible

Tina reported a safety hazard at her workplace to OSHA. Representatives from OSHA came to her work and inspected the issue, then gave her employer a citation. The day after Tina's employer received the citation, Tina was given new jobs which were menial and difficult. Which of Tina's rights under OSHA was violated in this situation?

Freedom from retaliation for exercising safety and health rights

In general, the outside _____ and sleeves of the isolation gown and outside front of the goggles, mask, respirator and face shield are considered "contaminated," regardless of whether there is visible soil.

Front

What is being referred to in the following definition? A barrier along the open sides of stairways and platforms that prevent falling.

Guardrail

Select all that apply: If medically indicated after an exposure, the U.S. Public Health Service requires that your employer offers you post-exposure medication for _______.

HIV, Hepatitis B& C

Which of the following practices are considered standard precautions?

Hand hygiene Use of PPE Cough etiquette Safe injection practices

By law, manufacturers and distributors are responsible for providing Safety Data Sheets. Who else is responsible for providing Safety Data Sheets?

Importers

What are the requirements for chemical labels?

Includes critical information you need to identify the chemical Includes warnings about the chemical Legible Clearly marked

How might microorganisms be spread?

Indirect contact Direct contact Airborne methods Respiratory droplet transmission

OSHA can't inspect every workplace. What kinds of workplaces does OSHA target to do its job?

Industries with fatalities and serious injuries

You will be performing a procedure where you anticipate contamination of the arms. Should you wear an apron or an isolation gown?

Isolation gown

Which of the following images illustrates safe driving?

Keeping eyes on the road and both hands on the wheel while driving

A patient wakes up after surgery and begins vomiting. A healthcare worker gets a slip pad from the holder near the doorway to reduce the likelihood of someone slipping on the wet surface. This is an example of which OSHA requirement?

Keeping floors clean and dry

What are chemical manufacturers required to provide to anyone who purchases or uses their chemicals for a work purpose?

Labels, Safety Data Sheet

Which of the following are employer responsibilities with regard to ladders?

Ladders used on slippery surfaces are secured and stabilized, Ladders should not be moved while a worker is on them, Rungs and steps are slip resistant.

Select the device which is used for patients moving from a bed to a gurney.

Lateral Transfer Device

Which of the following are costs to the patient associated with HAIs?

Lost wages Pain Anxiety Diminished productivity

Which of the following are employers required to do under OSHA?

Not discriminate against workers exercising their rights, Post OSHA citations and abatement notices, Provide and pay for PPE

How can you file a report with OSHA?

Online, In person, By fax or mail, After a phone conversation

What are the primary factors that influence safe patient lifting policies and practices?

Personnel Factors Patient Related Factors Environmental Factors Equipment Factors

View the image and decide whether it has good maintenance or bad maintenance..

Poor Maintenance

Where does the Respiratory Hygiene strategy focus its efforts?

Reception/triage

Which of the following factors put you at risk for injury?

Repetitive motions Prolonged exposure to vibration Long periods of localized pressure

If you are exposed to infected bodily fluid, what should you do after properly washing the area?

Report the incident to get a follow-up evaluation.

Is placing a plug into a wall receptacle with your hand on the plug safe or unsafe?

Safe

Portable fire extinguishers contain a limited amount of extinguishing agent and can be discharged in a matter of

Seconds

Which of the following materials could be potentially infected with bloodborne pathogens, assuming they are not mixed with human blood?

Semen or vaginal secretions, Saliva

You need to decide whether to fight a small fire using a portable fire extinguisher. Which situation indicates a small fire for which it may be appropriate to use a portable fire extinguisher?

Smoke is accumulating on the ceiling, but visibility is good.

Why would sheltering in place under one of these desks be a poor choice in the event of a tornado?

There are windows nearby

Why must exit routes follow strict criteria?

To ensure safe and timely evacuation in an emergency

Shyam has been asked to start using a piece of large equipment on his worksite. Before he uses it, what right does he have under OSHA which will keep him safe in this situation?

Training as provided in the OSHA standards

Which of the following are typical risk scenarios for healthcare workers involving safe patient handling?

Transferring an obese patient between a chair and a bed. Transferring a patient between a chair and a shower. Transferring a patient between a bed and a stretcher. Transferring a patient between a chair and a bathtub.

There are three major things you should consider when you are selecting PPE. What is missing from this list? Durability and appropriateness, Fit, _____________.

Type of anticipated exposure

Is it safe or unsafe to pull on a cord to remove a plug from a wall receptacle?

Unsafe

Which of the following are considered necessary preventative measures to stay safe from biological agents?

Use safer medical devices, Use PPE, and Use safe injection practices

Which of the following situations describes the ideal way to lift a patient?

Using mechanical equipment with a team.

After exposure, your employer must provide you with a copy of the evaluating healthcare professional's written opinion within 15 days. What information must this report contain?

Whether or not you received the vaccination and Medical conditions resulting from exposure to the infectious material

Chuck stands with his feet close to the load, shoulder-width apart, one foot slightly in front of the other for balance. He squats down, bending at the knees and keeping his back as vertical as possible. Once he's close enough, Chuck makes sure he has a firm grasp of the object before beginning the lift, slowly straightening his legs and lifting slowly. He stands up straight and keeps his load close to his body. Is Chuck using a safe lifting technique?

Yes

Review the image and determine if the healthcare worker has dressed in a way that might jeopardize her safety should a patient become violent. Do you see any issues?

Yes

Though Simon followed all safety protocols, he was injured at work because a machine was not properly guarded. Even though there is no reasonable belief that drug use contributed to the employee's injury, his employer required him to take a drug test after he reported the injury. Did the employer misuse a drug testing program against Simon for reporting an injury?

Yes

Which of the following statements is true regarding the removal of masks after use?

You should handle only the ties or elastic bands.