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WorksheetsFoundations Chapter 4
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 30mins
On which side of the hallway in a healthcare facility should you walk?
The left-hand side
The middle of the hallway
The right-hand side
It doesn't matter, walk where there is no one else walking
Why do we use emergency codes in the hospital setting?
To alarm the visitors to get out of the hallways
To signal the patients that it is time to eat
To signal the staff to various emergencies without alarming the patients / visitors
To check the intercom system in the facility
Which Emergency Code would be used for this situation?
Infant or Child Abduction
(a)
Which Emergency Code would be used for this situation?
Bomb Threat
(a)
Which Emergency Code would be used for this situation?
Fire
(a)
Which Emergency Code would be used for this situation?
Cardiac Arrest
(a)
When leaving a patients room which of the following are precautions you should ALWAYS do?
Make sure the bed is in the low position
Turn off all the lights so the patient can rest
Place the call bell on the bedside chair where the patient cannot reach it so they will not call you all the time
Raise the bed, and all of the side rails to keep the patient in the bed
Place the call bell within reach of the patient
In the Acronym RACE
What does the R stand for?
(a)
In the Acronym RACE
What does the A stand for?
(a)
In the Acronym RACE
What does the C stand for?
(a)
In the Acronym RACE
What does the E stand for?
(a)
In the Acronym PASS
What does the P stand for?
(a)
In the Acronym PASS
What does the A stand for?
(a)
In the Acronym PASS
What does the first S stand for?
(a)
In the Acronym PASS
What does the second S stand for?
(a)
Before interacting with a patient what must you ALWAYS do?
Lower the bed
Turn on the lights
Close the curtain
Make sure you have the correct patient / verify their name
Does a patient have the right to refuse a treatment prescribed by the doctor?
Yes
No
Maybe
An _____ is any event that is not a part of the routine operation of the healthcare facility. They can be safety or non-safety related.
Incident
Radiation
Fire Triangle
Accident
Which of the following people could be involved in an "incident?"
Patient
Visitor
Healthcare worker
Employee
A _____ is a document containing comprehensive information about a particular chemical used in a healthcare facility; each chemical used has a corresponding ______. (Same answer for both blanks!)
OSHA
HIPAA
MSDS
CPS
When moving a heavy object, you should ____ rather than ____.
Pull, Push
Push, Pull
Swing, Swoop
Yank, Snag
What elements form the fire triangle?
Heat
Infection
Anaerobic
Fuel
Oxygen
What is considered the single most important way to prevent the spread of infection in a healthcare facility?
Hand hygiene
Isolation rooms
Housekeeping
Rest
What are healthcare-acquired infections called?
Aseptic
Rickettsiae
Vectors
Nosocomial infections
Isolation rooms can be used to contain contagious diseases such as tuberculosis?
True
False
Hands need to be washed after you have removed your gloves
True
False
A carpal tunnel injury is often a result of incorrect lifting
True
False
It takes at least _____ seconds to wash your hands properly.
15
20
25
30
Which of the following do you know to be true of OSHA?
It is a waste management organization.
It is a state-funded agency
It requires that all workers be provided with PPE
It is an administration established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1880.
Which of the following is true of the Joint Commission?
It is an organization that publishes national patient safety goals
It is a healthcare agency
It is a non-profit organization
All of the above
Which of the following is true of anaerobic organisms?
They need little or no oxygen
They do not require gloves when handling
They are not pathogenic
They are people who are exercising
The acronym PASS stands for:
Pinch, Aim, Spray, Stop
Pin, Aim, Shake, Squeeze
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Pull, Aim, Sweep, Spray
Antibiotic resistance can be caused by _____
Prescribing antibiotics when not needed
Antibacterials contained in cleaning products
Not taking the full prescription of antibiotics
All of the above
In a fire emergency, which step should NOT be followed?
Know how to operate fire extinguishers
Keep areas uncluttered and free of debris
Follow facility evacuation plans
Run through the halls shouting "Code Blue!"
Which of the following is a correct procedure for infection control?
Follow proper had hygiene procedures between contact with each patient
Use a puncture-proof biohazard container to dispose of needles and other sharps
Use protective barriers when in direct contact with blood
Not washing your hands after removing your gloves
To avoid back injury, which of the following should be avoided?
Lifting with your legs
Holding objects as far away from you as possible
Tightening stomach muscles when lifting
Pushing rather than pulling objects
Which of the following situation(s) could merit filling out an incident report at a hospital?
A patient falling while walking to the restroom
An employee yelling at a patient
A CNA assisting a patient to eat his dinner
A patient experiencing a serious allergic reaction to an ingredient in his dinner
Gloves do NOT need to be worn when attending to a cut on a patient's arm.
True
False
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are also known as super bugs
True
False
Personal protective equipment is only worn by employees of the fire department
True
False
Always check the patients identification wristband and ask the patient's name before carrying out any procedures
Yes
No
Maybe
The friction caused by rubbing hands and fingers together is a desirable part of proper hand washing.
True
False
Viruses are the cause of the common cold
True
False
Which of the following could be considered proper basic principles of body mechanics involved in safely lifting an object?
Think before you lift
Never wait for assistance just get the job done
Hold objects as close to you as you can
Maintain a narrow base of support
Do not twist when carrying objects
Which of the following could be considered proper basic principles of body mechanics involved in safely lifting an object?
Lift with your back
Test the weight before lifting
Maintain a wide base of support
When in doubt get help
Lift with your legs
