Safety in Healthcare

To avoid injury when lifting objects, it is best to bend at the waist.

• True

• False

The muscles of the upper arms and thighs are stronger than back muscles.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank to complete the following statement.

___________ refers to the way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts.

• Body Mechanics

• Base of Support

• Posture

• Ergonomics

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question.

Which of the following are benefits of using correct body mechanics?

• Decreases the amount of staff needed to move objects

• Muscles work best when used correctly

• Prevents injury to self and others

• Correct muscle use makes pushing, pulling, and lifting easier

• Prevents unnecessary fatigue and muscle strain

From the following list, identify the specific things that the health care professional shown in the photograph could do to prevent strain on her body while doing her work.

• Do not hold telephone on shoulder.

• Do not answer the phone when using the computer.

• Do not slouch.

• Lean away from the desk

• Do not cross legs.

OSHA establishes and enforces safety standards for the workplace.

• True

• False

Gloves are an example of personal protective equipment.

• True

• False

The NFPA label mandates standards to protect health care providers from diseases caused by exposure to body fluids.

• True

• False

Only health care supervisors are legally responsible for protecting patients from harm.

• True

• False

Arranging a keyboard and monitor to prevent wrist and neck strain is an example of body mechanics.

• True

• False