Safety in Healthcare

At a minimum, how often must health care workers wash their hands when performing patient procedures?

• Before procedures
• After procedures
• Before and after procedures
• Only if hands become contaminated

Under what circumstances should a health care worker report a personal accident that occurs on the job?

• When any accident, even a minor one, occurs
• When it requires medical attention
• When a patient is involved
• When equipment or supplies are broken or wasted

What is necessary for a fire to ignite?

• Heat and oxygen
• Matches & something flammable
• A fuel source
• Oxygen, fuel, and heat

The R in RACE, the fire safety acronym, stands for

• Run
• Rescue
• Rush
• Remain on site

A health care worker can perform a procedure against a patient's wishes if it was ordered by the physician.

• True
• False

Which of the following is not recommended for moving heavy objects?

• Pushing
• Lifting
• Pulling
• Sliding

To avoid injury when lifting objects, it is best to bend at the _______________.

• Hips and Knees
• Waist
• Elbows only
• Wrists only

_____ refers to the way in which the body moves & maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts.

• Homeostasis
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Body mechanics
• Ergonomics

A lab technician comes in contact with a patient's blood from a lab specimen. What diseases is the lab technician at risk for contracting?

• Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
• All of the above are bloodborne pathogens

____________ are an example of personal protective equipment.

• Matches
• Chemicals
• Stethoscopes
• Gloves