Ch.14 Review

The R in RACE, the fire safety acronym, stands for

• run

• rescue

• rush

• remain calm

In a health care facility, who is responsible for knowing how to use a fire extinguisher?

• Safety personnel

• Supervisors

• Maintenance staff

• Everyone who works in the facility

Under what circumstances should a health care worker report a personal accident that occurs on the job?

• When any accident, even a minor one, occurs

• When it requires medical attention

• When a patient is involved

• When equipment or supplies are broken or wasted

Which gas is necessary for a fire to ignite?

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

• Carbon monoxide

• Oxygen

You accidently spill some bleach on the floor. What is your correct first step?

• Open a window for ventilation.

• Contain the spill immediately.

• Wash your hands.

• Put on personal protective equipment, and then contain the spill.

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about a chemical spill?

• After the spill, all materials, including paper towels used in cleanup, must be disposed of as hazardous waste.

• You should only attempt to clean up a chemical spill if you have been trained in spill cleanup procedures.

• Protective gear such as a mask and gloves should be worn, regardless of the size of the spill.

• All answer choices are true.

What is a device that is used to put out fires?

• SDS

• OSHA

• fire extinguisher

• personal protective equipment (PPE)

This is a set of rules designed to protect both the patient and the healthcare worker.

• SDS

• OSHA

• CDC

• Safety standards

A health care worker can perform a procedure against a patient's wishes if it was ordered by the physician.

• True

• False

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OSHA establishes and enforces safety standards for the workplace.

• True

• False

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