Safety and Infection Control ch 4

When a pt. cannot reach a call bell, a nurse moves it within reach. What consideration is being met/followed?

• Pt. safety

• Body mechanics

• General guidelines

Using a lift to help move pt's. and decrease back injuries among staff is which type of healthcare safety?

• Body mechanics

• Ergonomics

When moving a pt. it is best to keep feet shoulder width apart. This is which type of professional healthcare safety?

• Ergonomics

• Body mechanics

A pt. brings an unlabeled bottle to the hospital with him. The nurse cannot identify the substance and reports to her supervisor. Which safety guideline is being followed?

• Basic emergency response

• Fire safety

• Hazardous materials

• General safety

Safety drills help us prepare for, respond to & recover from unexpected situations. This environmental safety process is

• Basic emergency response

• Fire safety

• Hazardous materials

• General guidelines

Which statement shows a lack of understanding of patient safety needs?

• "Before I perform a procedure on a patient I explain it in detail"

• "I keep the wheels on the bed unlocked so I can move it in an emergency"

A podiatrist wears safety glasses while trimming a patient's toenails. This shows which safety compliance?

• Hazardous material safety

• Heathcare professional safety

Which patient handling task, along with proper body mechanics, most likely helps reduce the risk of injury?

• Movement utilizing teamwork & assistive devices

• Moving a patient by yourself utilizing assistance devices

Which fire extiinguisher would be most appropriate to use on a trash fire?

• Class A

• Class B

• Class C

• Class D

Which action is NOT the correct action to use a fire extinguisher?

• Hold the extinguuisher in one position while discharging it

• Aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire

• Pull the pin

• Squeeze the handle