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
