Health Science II Unit 6

If an employer does not appropriately address a hazard in the workplace, an employee can take action by registering a complaint to which of the following?

• The CDC

• OSHA

• Other employees

• The Joint Commission

In spite of the fact that employees are less likely to slip on carpet, it is not the most common type of flooring in medical facilities because

• carpet was used in hospitals in previous era.

• it wears out quickly and can be hard to sterilize.

• patients are more likely to complain about carpet than floors.

• carpet is not usually available in the quantities that medical facilities need.

All of the following are recommended practices when lifting heavy objects EXCEPT

• bending the knees when lifting.

• holding the object close to the body.

• twisting at the waist when turning.

• standing with the feet 8-10 inches apart.

Similar information about chemicals should be found on which of the following?

• The MSDS and the product label

• The MSDS and the employee handbook

• The product label and the paperwork requesting the chemical

• The employee handbook and the paperwork requesting the chemical

Which of the following is found on the label of the most potentially harmful chemicals?

• ATTENTION

• CAUTION

• DANGER

• WARNING

Which of the following types of protective gear is generally used with radiation, but not most chemicals?

• goggles

• gloves

• lead aprons

• all of these

All of the following are appropriate ways to learn about new equipment EXCEPT

• reading the instructions.

• being trained by a highly experienced employee.

• attending a training session with an experienced trainer.

• experimenting with the equipment until you figure it out.

All of the following would mean that equipment is no longer sterile EXCEPT

• touching a health care worker’s bare hand.

• arriving in packaging that was torn or damaged.

• being steamed by someone wearing protective gear.

• coming in contact with a surface that was not sterile.

Why is it important to scan the environment before using equipment?

• To identify any potential environmental hazards

• To make sure that the right patient is in the room

• To make sure that the equipment is in proper working order

• To ensure that only those with proper training are using the equipment

Records for medical equipment should include all of the following EXCEPT

• any maintenance or repairs.

• the last person to use the equipment.

• problems others have had while using the equipment.

• who is next in line to be trained to use the equipment.