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WorksheetsHST Safety and Infection Control Review
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
The role of several organizations, including OSHA, is to:
Improve healthcare delivery
Regulate financial markets
Develop educational curricula
Manage transportation systems
Which of the following is a basic safety rule of a healthcare facility?
Always wash hands before and after patient contact.
Ignore safety signs and warnings.
Leave spills unattended.
Use equipment without proper training.
Which of the following is a way to practice proper body mechanics when lifting objects and patients?
Bend at the waist and keep your legs straight
Keep the object close to your body
Twist your body while lifting
Lift with your back muscles
Discuss the importance of proper hand washing.
It helps prevent the spread of germs.
It is not necessary for health.
It only needs to be done in hospitals.
It is a waste of time.
Which of the following lists the parts of the chain of infection and explains how to break it?
Pathogen, Reservoir, Portal of Exit, Mode of Transmission, Portal of Entry, Susceptible Host
Pathogen, Mode of Transmission, Susceptible Host, Reservoir, Portal of Entry, Portal of Exit
Reservoir, Pathogen, Portal of Exit, Susceptible Host, Mode of Transmission, Portal of Entry
Portal of Entry, Pathogen, Reservoir, Mode of Transmission, Susceptible Host, Portal of Exit
Discuss the need for isolation procedures and how the procedures differ.
Isolation procedures are necessary to prevent contamination and ensure safety.
Isolation procedures are not important in any setting.
All isolation procedures are the same and do not differ.
Isolation procedures are only needed in medical settings.
What is involved in maintaining safe conditions in a healthcare facility?
Regular cleaning and disinfection
Ignoring safety protocols
Overcrowding patient areas
Delaying equipment maintenance
Why is it important to learn and practice safety regulations for the facility where you work?
To ensure personal and coworker safety
To increase production speed
To reduce the need for training
To comply with government regulations
Safety regulations are usually spelled out in:
Employee handbooks
Safety manuals
Company newsletters
Training videos
Which of the following is a general safety rule?
Always hold handrails when using stairs
Run in a hallway
Prop open fire safety doors
Ignore evacuation routes
Fill in the blank: Never ______ in a hallway.
run
jump
shout
dance
Which of the following should you not do with fire safety doors?
Prop them open
Keep them closed
Use them as a storage area
Paint them
What does Code Red signify in a hospital emergency?
A) Cardiac arrest
B) Fire in the facility
C) Child abduction
D) Bomb threat
What does Code Blue signify in a hospital emergency?
A) Cardiac arrest
B) Fire in the facility
C) Child abduction
D) Bomb threat
What does Code Pink signify in a hospital emergency?
A) Cardiac arrest
B) Fire in the facility
C) Child abduction
D) Bomb threat
What does Code Black signify in a hospital emergency?
A) Cardiac arrest
B) Fire in the facility
C) Child abduction
D) Bomb threat
What are some types of disasters that individuals in the healthcare profession must be prepared for?
Fires
Catastrophic accidents
Explosions
Earthquakes
Terrorism
What are the significant risks present in the science laboratory?
Chemical spills
Fire hazards
Electrical shocks
All of the above
Why is it important to obey all the rules posted in the lab?
To ensure safety and prevent accidents
To make the lab look organized
To impress the instructor
To avoid doing any work
Familiarize yourself with what in the science laboratory?
Safety rules
Equipment
Experiments
All of the above
What type of shoes should be worn in the science laboratory?
Open-toed sandals
Non-slip, closed-toed shoes
High heels
Flip flops
Why should loose sleeved blouses or shirts be avoided in the laboratory?
They are fashionable
They are a fire hazard
They are comfortable
They are waterproof
What does PPE stand for in the context of laboratory safety?
A) Personal Protective Equipment
B) Public Performance Evaluation
C) Professional Practice Exam
D) Personal Privacy Essentials
Fill in the blank: ______ stations should be available in the science laboratory for safety.
Eyewash
Coffee
Snack
Music
Which of the following are considered emergencies in the hospital setting?
A) Burns
B) Fires
C) Equipment malfunctions
D) All of the above
An individual department might have safety rules in addition to the rules contained in the facility’s safety manual because:
They want to ensure compliance with local regulations.
They have unique hazards not covered by the facility manual.
They prefer to have more detailed procedures.
They want to duplicate the facility's safety manual.
On which side of a hallway in a healthcare facility should you walk?
Left side
Right side
Center
Any side
What should you do with loose hair and clothing when working with flames?
Leave them as they are.
Tie them back.
Cover them with a lab coat.
What precautions should be taken when working with corrosive chemicals?
Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and do not inhale vapors.
Use bare hands.
Wear sandals.
Which of the following is a universal patient safety guideline?
Always identify the patient first
Perform procedures without consent
Ignore changes in patient condition
Perform untrained procedures
Fill in the blank: Explain the entire procedure and make sure you have the patient's _______.
consent
signature
approval
feedback
What should you never do if you are not trained for a procedure?
Perform the procedure
Ask for help
Identify the patient
Observe the patient
Fill in the blank: Observe the patient carefully for any changes in _______ or status.
condition
temperature
location
diet
Which of the following is a universal patient safety guideline?
A) Bed in highest position with wheels locked
B) Call bell within reach
C) Perform procedures you are not trained to perform
D) Work out of your scope of practice
Fill in the blank: A universal patient safety guideline is to keep the bed in the ______ position with wheels locked.
lowest
highest
middle
elevated
Fill in the blank: A universal patient safety guideline is to not work out of your scope of ______.
practice
interest
knowledge
experience
What should you do if you identify safety hazards in a healthcare setting?
Ignore them
Report them to your supervisor
Try to fix them yourself
Discuss with a colleague
Why is it important to observe your patient regularly?
To ensure they are comfortable
To identify changes
To keep them company
To follow hospital rules
What should you watch for as a sign of patient safety?
Allergic reactions
Patient's mood
Room cleanliness
Visitor behavior
Identify a safety hazard that could occur in a patient's room.
Loose electrical cords
Proper lighting
Secure furniture
Clean floors
Before you leave a patient's room, what precautions should you take with the patient's bed?
Ensure the bed is in the lowest position
Leave the bed rails down
Adjust the bed to a comfortable height
Ensure the bed is in the highest position
A patient has the right to refuse a treatment prescribed by the doctor.
True
False
What is an "incident"?
A planned event
An unexpected event
A routine operation
A scheduled meeting
Incident reports should be used to document:
Routine activities
Unusual occurrences
Daily schedules
Employee preferences
How must an incident report be filled out?
Accurately and completely
With minimal details
Only when requested
Without any specific format
