Health Science Safety 2.01

Mrs. Fields conducts safety drills at school because she believes it is best to prepare for, respond to, and recover from unexpected situations. Which environmental safety process is she following?

• Basic emergency response

• Fire safety

• General guidelines

• Hazardous materials

It is important to complete which action step when working with and handling liquids?

• Mix solutions before they are disposed.

• Read the label at least three times before using a liquid.

• Store solutions in an easily accessible utility room cabinet.

• Store solutions being mixed in the container in which most

  ingredients were held.

What resource could an health care employee access to understand whether or not a chemical is dangerous?

• Poison control center

• OSHA manual

• Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

• A representative from the housekeeping department

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

• Class A

• Class B

• Class C

• Class D

Which action indicates a health care employee understands fire safety?

• Disposing of all waste in the nearest receptacle

• Storing wheelchairs in the hall to facilitate quick evacuation

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

• Running to find a fire extinguisher and fire alarm

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 meet basic human needs.

• save lives, protect bystanders, and save money.

• save lives and reduce the need for first responders.

If a nuclear crisis occurs in the U.S., which agency is responsible to protect the public from radioactive biohazard waste?

• CDC

• EPA

• OSHA

• FDA

The CNA in a doctor's office notices the blood pressure cuff machine is not operating properly. She decides to use a standard sphygmomanometer and stethoscope before she records the patient's vital signs. Which safety consideration is being followed?

• Body mechanics

• Environmental safety

• General guidelines

• Patient safety

When a patient cannot reach the call bell, a nurse moves it within reach. Which safety consideration is being followed?

• Body mechanics

• Environmental safety

• General guidelines

• Patient safety

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