Health Science Safety

What is a hazard?

• something that prevents injury or illness

• an object that protects healthcare workers from germs

• a biological substance outside the body

• something presents danger

What does OSHA stand for?

• organization for student health and academics

• ordinances for saved health accounts

• occupational safety and health administration

• optimal safety by hazard allocation

Which of these is an example of PPE?

• blood pressure cuff

• stethoscope

• patient gowns

• gloves

If you are supine, you are lying ___.

• on your side

• face down

• face up

• in a seated position

If you work with chemicals, your office must have what documents available?

• CDC

• FDA

• MSDS

• OSHA

Emergency Action Plans are designed to prepare for a response to _____.

• chemical spills or explosions

• life-threatening conditions

• biological hazards

• healthcare adverse events

How do you put out a fire with an extinguisher?

• Press, Aim, Sweep, Smother

• Push, Approach, Spray, Shield

• Pass, Appraise, Spread, Stop

• Pull, Aim, Spray, Sweep

All unsafe practices should be reported to your teacher or supervisor.

• True

• False

Tuberculosis is caused by a

• parasite.

• fungus.

• virus.

• bacteria.

MSDS sheets should be kept on

• flammable chemicals.

• chemicals with a high reactivity level.

• chemicals that require personal protective equipment.

• all chemicals.