HST Safety and Infection Control Review

The role of several organizations, including OSHA, is to:

• Improve healthcare delivery

• Regulate financial markets

• Develop educational curricula

• Manage transportation systems

Which of the following is a basic safety rule of a healthcare facility?

• Always wash hands before and after patient contact.

• Ignore safety signs and warnings.

• Leave spills unattended.

• Use equipment without proper training.

Which of the following is a way to practice proper body mechanics when lifting objects and patients?

• Bend at the waist and keep your legs straight

• Keep the object close to your body

• Twist your body while lifting

• Lift with your back muscles

Discuss the importance of proper hand washing.

• It helps prevent the spread of germs.

• It is not necessary for health.

• It only needs to be done in hospitals.

• It is a waste of time.

Which of the following lists the parts of the chain of infection and explains how to break it?

• Pathogen, Reservoir, Portal of Exit, Mode of Transmission, Portal of Entry, Susceptible Host

• Pathogen, Mode of Transmission, Susceptible Host, Reservoir, Portal of Entry, Portal of Exit

• Reservoir, Pathogen, Portal of Exit, Susceptible Host, Mode of Transmission, Portal of Entry

• Portal of Entry, Pathogen, Reservoir, Mode of Transmission, Susceptible Host, Portal of Exit

Discuss the need for isolation procedures and how the procedures differ.

• Isolation procedures are necessary to prevent contamination and ensure safety.

• Isolation procedures are not important in any setting.

• All isolation procedures are the same and do not differ.

• Isolation procedures are only needed in medical settings.

What is involved in maintaining safe conditions in a healthcare facility?

• Regular cleaning and disinfection

• Ignoring safety protocols

• Overcrowding patient areas

• Delaying equipment maintenance

Why is it important to learn and practice safety regulations for the facility where you work?

• To ensure personal and coworker safety

• To increase production speed

• To reduce the need for training

• To comply with government regulations

Safety regulations are usually spelled out in:

• Employee handbooks

• Safety manuals

• Company newsletters

• Training videos

Which of the following is a general safety rule?

• Always hold handrails when using stairs

• Run in a hallway

• Prop open fire safety doors

• Ignore evacuation routes