HS2 2.01 Ican#2 & #3

A pt. brings an unlabeled bottle to the hospital with him. The nurse cannot identify the substance and reports to her supervisor. Which safety guideline is being followed?

• Basic emergency response

• Fire safety

• Hazardous materials

• General safety

Safety drills help us prepare for, respond to & recover from unexpected situations. This environmental safety process is

• Basic emergency response

• Fire safety

• Hazardous materials

• General guidelines

Which statement shows a lack of understanding of patient safety needs?

• "Before I perform a procedure on a patient I explain it in detail"

• "I keep the wheels on the bed unlocked so I can move it in an emergency"

A podiatrist wears safety glasses while trimming a patient's toenails. This shows which safety compliance?

• Hazardous material safety

• Heathcare professional safety

Which fire extiinguisher would be most appropriate to use on a trash fire?

• Class A

• Class B

• Class C

• Class D

Which action is NOT the correct action to use a fire extinguisher?

• Hold the extinguuisher in one position while discharging it

• Aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire

• Pull the pin

• Squeeze the handle

How many different classes of fire extinguishers are there?

• 3
• 4
• 5
• 2

 Protects workers, guests and property in case of an emergency.

• Safety Audit
• Emergency plan
• Safety Program
• Reasonable care

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

• middle 
• top
• side
• base

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

• False
• True