WorksheetsSafety in Healthcare Review B
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The acronym for the proper use of a fire extinguisher is which of the following?
ABCD
RACE
PASS
HOSA
When assisting a patient from the bed to the wheelchair what should you ensure is done first?
The bed is at the highest position
The wheelchair is locked
The patient is barefoot
The patient is able to get up on his or her own
The person lifting a heavy object in the attached picture is demonstrating proper body mechanics.
True
False
RACE
Rescue patient from danger, activate alarm, contain fire, Extinguish or evacuate
Race to alarm, activate alarm, confirm head count, evacuate
report fire, activate alarm, contain fire, extinguish or evacuate
Use of proper lifting mechanics and posture is critical to prevent injury.
True
False
When carrying supplies, distribute the workload evenly and close to the center of your body.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a part of proper general lifting technique?
Rotate by moving your feet
Lock your knees to give more lifting power
Keep the center of the object close to your body
Count ‘1,2,3,go…’ to perform a lift with a co-worker
Avoid slips by:
Wiping your shoes off when entering a building
Cleaning up spills immediately
Wearing shoes with slip-resistant soles
All of the above
Always bend at your _____
back
waist
hips and knees
ankles
You are to move a heavy object from a chair to the table behind you. When turning you should:
Pivot your feet to turn your whole body.
Twist at the waist.
Reach behind you with your arms and drop the object.
Bend backward to place the object behind you.
