HS II 2.01 Safety Procedures

An emergency medical technician understands that the immediate actions of basic emergency responders will:

• decrease the need for advanced medical care and protect the environment.

• save lives and reduce the need for first responders.

• save lives and meet basic human needs

• save lives, protect bystanders, and save money.

A podiatrist wears safety glasses when cutting the toenails of a patient. This shows compliance with which safety consideration?

• Health care professional safety

• Environmental safety

• Patient safety

• Hazardous material safety

A patient brought an unmarked bottle from home and states the bottle contains a home remedy. The nurse cannot identify the contents and reports this to the supervisor. Which safety guideline is being followed?

• Basic emergency response

• Fire safety

• General guidelines

• Hazardous materials

Which action indicates a health care employee understands fire safety?

• Disposing of all waste in the nearest receptacle

• Running to find a fire extinguisher and fire alarm

• Placing “no smoking” signs near oxygen and other gases

• Storing wheelchairs in the hall to facilitate quick evacuation

Trash is burning and the fire gets out of control. Which fire extinguisher is most appropriate to use to control this fire?

A

• Class A

• Class B

• Class C

• Class D

Which action by a maintenance technician indicates an understanding of environmental safety issues?

• Always ask for training before operating new equipment

• Carry heavy objects close to the body

• Lock side rails to ensure they cannot be lowered

• Wash hands before and after beginning work

Why is it important for new employees to read their employer’s policy and procedure manual?

• To comply with general guidelines for environmental safety

• To ensure employees are reading at a college level

• To ensure employees are following instructions

• To test employee reading comprehension

An EMT regularly uses PPE for protection against bloodborne pathogens. Which regulatory agency is responsible for enforcing these standards?

• CDC

• EPA

• OSHA

• FDA

Olivia wants information regarding patient care standards within a health care agency. Which regulatory agency would provide her with the most information?

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Environmental Protection Agency

• International and National Joint Commission on Safety

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Leaving the patient’s bed in the lowest position, informing maintenance about a frayed cord, and never using electrical devices in wet areas are all actions that demonstrate:

• HIPAA guidelines.

• a professional code of ethics.

• professional safety.

• a professional code of conduct.