Safety in Healthcare

When using a fire extinguisher its best to aim at the _______ of the fire.

• middle 
• top
• side
• base

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

• False
• True

Always get help if a patient or object is too heavy.

• True
• False

What is the government agency responsible for establishing and enforcing safety standards in the workplace?

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• Occupant of Safe Health Administration
• Occupational Safe Haven Administration
• Occupied Safety and Health Administration

The three things needed in order for a fire to start are

• spark, oxygen, matches
• flammable material, oxygen, chemical reaction
• fuel, heat, oxygen
• fuel, oxygen, flammable material

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

• True
• False

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

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