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WorksheetsCh41 Veterinary Safety Vet 3 pp.589-602
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Animal bites, back injuries from lifting heavy objects, falls on wet floors, and radiation exposure are called:
physical hazards
chemical hazards
biological hazards
zoonotic hazards
Examples of this type of hazard include chemotherapy drugs, cleaning agents, insecticides, and anesthetic gases.
Chemical hazards
Physical hazards
Biological hazards
Zoonotic hazards
Safety hazards that pose risks to humans and animals thru contamination from blood, urine, feces, saliva,and medical waste (used bandages, urine-soaked bedding, etc)
Biological hazards
Zoonotic hazards
Physical hazards
Chemical hazards
Safety concerns that allow spread of contagious organisms from animal to human (virus, bacteria, fungus, parasites).
Zoonotic hazards
Biological hazards
Physical hazards
Chemical hazards
PPE (personal protective equipment) may include:
exam gloves
safety glasses
face masks/shields
ear plugs
all of the choices are examples of PPE
In a vet office...
shoes should be nonslip and fully enclose the foot
sandals should be worn to keep feet cool while working
loose bracelets and large hoop earrings are encouraged
Long or acrylic/gel nails are encouraged- they look more professional than short nails.
This drug schedule class has no medical use and high abuse potential (illegal substances).
Schedule 1
Schedule 2
Schedule 3
Schedule 4
area in the facility where the OSHA and MSDS binders are kept with safety and product info
right to know station
medical waste closet
lawyer room
lock box
Drugs that have the potential for abuse and addition and must be kept in a locked cabinet by law.
controlled substances
uncontrollable substances
medical waste
OTC substances
A dog bites you and you contract rabies. This disease transmission is an example of
direct contact
indirect contacty
Area that holds sharp items that may cause disease such as used needles, surgical blades, and glass,
controlled substance log
recycle bin
sharps container
garbage can
causes a disease that is not treatable and must run its course
virus
bacteria
fungus
parasite
living organism that invades the external area of the body through direct or indirect contact. (Ex: ringworm)
fungus
virus
prion
MSDS
A controlled substance log is an area where scheduled drugs are kept that keeps records of what drugs are dispensed. This log must be maintained accurately and kept on file for ______.
2 years
1 year
5 years
records don't need to be kept
Controlled substances are regulated by:
DEA
OSHA
MRSA
PPE
Hands do not need to be washed after removing gloves.
True
False
Wearing ear plugs when working in noisy areas such as kennels is an example of using
PPE
MSDS
MRSA
DEA
When lifting heavy objects, use more than one person if the object is over:
10 pounds
25 pounds
50 pounds
go at it alone- it is your responsibility no matter how heavy
Lift with your ______ not your ______ to prevent injury.
back, legs
legs, back
teeth, back
back, toes
living organism that invades the body and causes illness. Antibiotics are used to fight this type of illness.
bacterial
viral
parasitical
prionical
treatment using chemical agents that help with causes of cancer.
chemotherapy
radiation therapy
targeted immunity therapy
medicininal plants
The OSHA Act of 1970 provides for safe and healthy work environments and conditions for...
all employees
the owners/bosses of a business only
customers and clients only
All body fluids including blood, urine, and feces should be disposed of in
medical waste bags
regular garbage bags
recycle bin
sharps container
MSDS safety sheets should be:
readily and easily accessible to all employees
locked in a safe
kept in the veterinarian's private residence
illegal
A client spills coffee on the waiting room floor. You mop it up and the floor is still wet. What next?
Put "wet floor" sign or cone up
Get camera ready and watch as clients fall in the water
Leave it- the water will air dry eventually.
Fall on it on purpose and demand workers compensation.
OSHA rules recommend that MSDS sheets be stored at the right to know station, but this is optional.
false
true
Schedule 1 drugs have accepted medical use and low abuse potential.
False
True
Liquid cough medications purchased OTC (over the counter) are considered:
Schedule 1
Schedule 2
Schedule 3
Schedule 4
Schedule 5
Schedule 2 drugs have medical uses but high abuse potential. An example would be:
Morphine
Robitussin PM
Heroin
Xanax
Which of the following is NOT required to be listed in the controlled substance log
drug name
drug strength
date of use
taste of drug (palatability)
Cocaine, methamphetamine, and Tylenol with Codeine are considered:
Schedule 1
Schedule 2
Schedule 3
Schedule 4
Schedule 5
You are breathing in anesthetic gases during a surgery because there is a leak in the tank. This is considered a:
chemical hazard
physical hazard
biological hazard
zoonotic hazard
Parvo is very transmissible between puppies. Parvo is a:
virus
bacteria
prion
cancer
OSHA requires veterinary offices to provide protective devices for eyes, face, hands, feet, respiratory system, and skin.
True
False
Ringworm is:
fungus
bacteria
parasite
prion
OSHA requires vet offices to provide adequate toilet facilities and clean water.
true
false
OSHA requires vet offices to have digital radiography in the clinic and up-to date magazines in the waiting room.
True
False
You are required to know where all safety devices are and how they work if you are an employee in a veterinary office.
True
False- only the veterinarian has to know.
Do you know how to use a fire extinguisher?
Yes
NO
Canine distemper is a
viral disease
bacterial disease
prion disease
made-up disease
