HST Chapter 4 Test

Tangled cords and wires on the floor of a patient’s room: 1. Tangled cords and wires on the floor of your patient’s room constitutes a safety hazard.

• Are harmless and pose no risk

• Need to be moved if the patient complains

• Constitute a safety hazard

• Are part of normal hospital setup

If you wear contact lenses and are handling chemicals at your healthcare facility what safety precaution should you take?

• No extra precautions are needed

• Wear safety goggles

• Remove your contact lenses permanently

• Only wear glasses at work

ALARA is an acronym that represents the radiation safety principle, which has 5 factors. All of the following are factors except:

• Spending minimal time near a radiation source

• Standing as far as possible from the source

• Using lead aprons or shields

• Completing training on radiation safety

Why is good posture and body alignment important for healthcare providers?

• It makes them look more professional

• It is more efficient and requires less effort from the body

• It allows them to work faster without proper technique

• It improves circulation and breathing
  

The most common MSDs among healthcare providers are what types of injuries?

• Knee and ankle injuries

• Neck and hip injuries

• Elbow and foot injuries

• Back and shoulder injuries

If you must leave a patient’s room in the middle of giving care, what should you do with your gloves?

• Remove them before leaving the room

• Leave them on as long as you are quick

• Wipe them on your uniform before leaving

• Only remove them if the patient asks

One of the safety checks you should do before leaving a patient’s room is ensuring the bed is in a high position so it’s easy for you to help the patient without hurting your back.

• True

• False

If a patient is confused and repeatedly presses the call light without meaning to, what is the appropriate action?

• Move the call light out of reach to keep the patient safe

• Ignore the calls since they are accidental

• Continue reminding the patient to only use the call light when they need something

• Monitor the patient and respond as needed while keeping the call light accessible

The most common sites for skin breakdown due to prolonged pressure are called:

• Flexion zones

• Ligament points

• Tendon pads

• Pressure points
  

Folds in the bed sheets or food crumbs in the bedding can increase a patient’s risk for decubitus ulcers.

• True

• False