Safety & Government Regulations_HST

Safety First Clip

https://youtube.com/shorts/6Wk8WvQFoVg?si=qJsWsC4V8npGpzfh

Open Ended

What is environmental safety? (at least 3 sentences)

Multiple Choice

What resource could an health care employee access to understand whether or not a chemical is dangerous?

• Poison control center

• OSHA manual

• Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

• A representative from the housekeeping department

Multiple Choice

The CNA in a doctor's office notices the blood pressure cuff machine is not operating properly. She decides to use a standard sphygmomanometer and stethoscope before she records the patient's vital signs. Which safety consideration is being followed?

• Body mechanics

• Environmental safety

• General guidelines

• Patient safety

Multiple Choice

Which action is not the correct use of a fire extinguisher?

• Pull the pin to release the lock.

• Squeeze or press the handle.

• Aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire.

• Hold the extinguisher in one position while discharging it.

Multiple Choice

How can healthcare workers ensure safe and effective patient handling techniques to prevent injuries to both themselves and the patients?

• Proper training, use of assistive devices, good body mechanics, and following established protocols and guidelines

• Not providing any training to healthcare workers

• Ignoring safety protocols and guidelines

• Using improper body mechanics

Multiple Choice

Using a lift to help move pt's. and decrease back injuries among staff is which type of healthcare safety?

• Body mechanics

• Ergonomics

Multiple Choice

When moving a pt. it is best to keep feet shoulder width apart. This is which type of professional healthcare safety?

• Ergonomics

• Body mechanics

Multiple Choice

What is the main goal of OSHA?

• To ensure employers provide employees with an environment free from recognized hazards such as exposure to toxic chemicals, excessive noise levels, mechanical dangers, heat or cold stress, or unsanitary conditions.

• To increase company profits

• To reduce employee benefits

• To promote longer working hours

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered protected health information?

• Name, address, date of birth, Social Security Number

• Favorite color

• Pet's name

• School attended

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of HIPAA?

• To provide health insurance to all citizens

• To provide data privacy and security provisions for safeguarded medical info

• To regulate hospitals

• To increase medical costs

Multiple Choice

What does HIPAA stand for?

• Health Insurance and Accountability Act

• Health Information Privacy and Accountability Act

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

• Health Information Protection and Accountability Act

Multiple Choice

What are safety regulations?

• Rules and standards designed to ensure the safety and health of individuals in the workplace or other environments.

• Procedures for increasing company profits.

• Guidelines for decorating office spaces.

• Methods for improving employee attendance.

Multiple Choice

when using a fire extinguisher its best to aim at the_______part of the fire

• middle 
• top
• side
• base

Multiple Choice

Back muscles are strong, large muscles and should be used for heavy lifting.

• true
• false

Multiple Choice

 Healthcare workers are legally responsible for familiarizing themselves with disaster policies.

• False
• True

Multiple Choice

The acronym RACE is commonly used to remember the correct steps for using a fire extinguisher.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

The acronym for the proper use of a fire extinguisher is which of the following?

• ABCD

• RACE

• PASS

• HOSA

Multiple Choice

The person lifting a heavy object in the attached picture is demonstrating proper body mechanics.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

RACE

• Remove patient from danger, activate alarm, contain fire, Extinguish or evacuate

• Race to alarm, activate alarm, confirm head count, evacuate

• report fire, activate alarm, contain fire, extinguish or evacuate

Multiple Choice

Always bend at your _____

• back

• waist

• hips and knees

• ankles

Multiple Choice

When you carry a heavy object you should hold the object:

• In one hand

• Above the level of your heart.

• At arms length in front of you.

• Close to your body.

Multiple Choice

When you stand with your head, shoulders and hips in a straight line, it is called:

• Standing at attention.

• Proper body alignment.

• The relaxation position.

• Poor posture.

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of PPE?

• Mask
• Gloves
• Gown
• All choices are correct

Multiple Choice

The first aid measures section of the SDS provides information like:

• what to do incase of exposure to skin, eyes, or inhilation

• how to prevent esposure

• what to do in a fire

• what to do when trying to burn the chemical

Multiple Choice

Which two items should be used to identify a patient?

• Name and SS#
• Name and DOB
• DOB and SS#
• Blood Type and DOB

Multiple Choice

How can you confine a fire to an area?

• Open windows
• Pile blankets or furniture to form a barrier
• Turn on sprinklers
• Close doors and windows

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for health science professionals to develop strong concepts and skills in their field?

• To improve patient outcomes and safety

• To increase their salary

• To reduce the need for teamwork

• To avoid continuing education

Open Ended

What can you do to safely position, turn, transfer, and lift patients?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are potential complications of improper positioning in patients?

• Atrophy

• Contracture

• Ankylosis

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Explain the difference between atrophy and contracture as described in the lesson.

• Atrophy is a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue, while contracture is the tightening or shortening of a body part due to lack of movement.

• Atrophy is the tightening or shortening of a body part, while contracture is a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part.

• Both atrophy and contracture refer to the stiffening of joints.

• Atrophy and contracture are both caused by bone fusion.

Multiple Choice

What are some important steps to prevent patients from developing decubitus ulcers?

• Regularly repositioning the patient and ensuring good blood circulation.

• Allowing the patient to remain in one position for extended periods.

• Applying pressure to the skin to improve circulation.

• Ignoring early signs of skin sores.

Open Ended

Describe the progression of decubitus ulcers through their stages as shown in the diagram.

Open Ended

Explain why a break in the skin can lead to serious complications for bedridden patients.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a primary cause of bedsores (decubitus ulcers)?

• Continuous pressure on the skin and bony areas

• Exposure to sunlight

• Lack of vitamins

• Frequent bathing

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms describes a rolled towel or blanket placed along the hip to prevent external rotation?

• Trochanter roll

• Gait belt

• Abrasion

• Contraindicated

Multiple Select

Select all positions that are used for positioning a patient in bed.

• Fowler’s Position

• Supine Position

• Lateral Position

• Sims’ Position

Open Ended

What steps can you take to make sure you are assisting patients to ambulate safely?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines ambulation?

• The ability to walk from one place to another

• A tool that helps patients move

• A type of assistive device

• The process of sitting up in bed

Multiple Choice

What are some key considerations when assisting a patient with ambulation, as shown in the images?

• Ensuring patient safety and support

• Allowing the patient to walk unaided

• Ignoring the use of assistive devices

• Moving quickly to finish the task

Open Ended

List two types of assistive devices used for ambulation and describe their primary function.

Multiple Choice

When providing assistance with a cane, what is one important factor to consider for patient safety?

• Ensuring the cane is the correct height

• Allowing the patient to use the cane on the weaker side

• Letting the patient walk without supervision

• Using the cane only on stairs

Open Ended

Explain the purpose of incident reports in a healthcare facility and give an example of when one should be used.

Open Ended

What is one concept or skill from health science that you found most interesting or useful in today's lesson?

Open Ended

What happens in stage four of a decubitus ulcer?