Safety in Healthcare

What does this symbol mean?

• a. Fire Hazard
• b. Biohazard
• c. Recycle
• d. Toxic

When should gloves be worn?

• When there is contact with blood, body fluids, secretions
• When listening to lung sounds
• When handling or cleaning any contaminated items or surfaces
• Both A and C

What does the acronym PASS stand for in fire safety?

• a. P=Pull the pin. A=Aim the extinguisher at the near edge and bottom of the fire. S=Squeeze the handle to discharge the extinguisher. S=Sweep the extinguisher from side to side at the base of the fire.
• b. P=Pass the fire extinguisher to your neighbor. A=Aim the extinguisher at the near edge and bottom of the fire. S=Squeeze the handle to discharge the extinguisher. S=Sweep the extinguisher from side to side at the base of the fire.
• c. P=Pull the pin. A=Aim the extinguisher at the near edge and bottom of the fire. S=Sweep the extinguisher from side to side at the base of the fire. S=Squeeze the handle to discharge the extinguisher.
• d. P=Pull the fire alarm. A=Aim the extinguisher at the near edge and bottom of the fire. S=Squeeze the handle to discharge the extinguisher. S=Sweep the extinguisher from side to side at the base of the fire.

When is protective or reverse isolation used?

• Mainly for immunocompromised patients
• Patients that have TB
• Patients that have influenza
• None of the above.

What does the acronym RACE stand for?

• R= Run from the fire. A = Anticipate the fire's direction. C= Call for help. E= Elevator
• R= Rescue anyone in immediate danger. A= Active the alarm. C = Contain the fire. E = Extinguish the fire or evacuate the area.
• R= React calmly. A = Align the patients to evacuate. C = Call for help. E = Extinguish the fire or evacuate the area.
• None of the above

What PPE is to be used for droplet precaution?

• Gloves; Hand Hygiene; Gowns
• Hand Hygiene; Gloves
• The N95 respirator mask; hand hygiene; gloves
• The P100 respirator mask; hand hygiene; gloves

What are the 3 things fires need in order to start?

• Matches, Wind, Cold
• Nitrogen, Heat, Fuel
• Oxygen, Fuel, Heat
• Matches, Nitrogen, Oxygen

What can happen if you receive a needle stick with a used needle?

• Be at risk for viral contamination
• Nothing; Clean it and put a band-aid
• Be at risk for bacterial contamination
• None of the above

Define "body mechanics"

• Using the body to do mechanical things.
• The way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts.
• The proper way to carry heavy things.
• All of the above.

What is the proper definition for the word "contaminated"?

• its safe to use
• its free from all organisms including spores and viruses
• organisms and pathogens are present
• it is dirty