Quiz 2 Safety

Some facilities use a lockout tag system for damaged electrical or mechanical equipment.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Since the third prong is not needed, you may use an electrical cord without the third prong.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Always make sure you have proper authorization before performing any procedure.

• TRUE

• FALSE

If a patient is unconscious, it is not necessary to knock on the door before entering the room.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Never perform a procedure without the patient’s permission.

• TRUE

• FALSE

If you find a piece of damaged or malfunctioning equipment, ____.

• read the instructions for the equipment

• repair the equipment before using it

• report it immediately (after out of harms way)

• put the equipment away in storage and leave

How many times should you read the labels on solution bottles?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

If a solution such as acetic acid spills on a counter, ____.

• wipe it up immediately

• dilute it with water

• absorb it into a sponge

• report it immediately

If a particle gets in your eye, ____.

• rub the eye to loosen the particle

• report it immediately

• flush the eye with large amounts of water

• use a sterile gauze pad to remove the particle

Safety glasses ____.

• should be worn at all times

• are required for some procedures

• usually are not needed in health care facilities

• must be worn while using electrical equipment