| A | B |
|---|
| The first thing you do when preparing to use a fire extinguisher | pull the pin |
| If you are alone in room when a large fire breaks out | activate the fire alarm |
| Class A fire extinguisher is filled with | pressurized water |
| You are working alone in a lab and you hear a fire alarm | evacuate using stairs |
| wheelchairs and stretchers blocking the stairwell could be a | fire hazard |
| RACE | rescue, activate, contain, evacuate (extinguish) |
| When should you move an unconscious victim | when they are in more danger to stay where they are |
| You witness an accident and call 911, they will want to know | location and # of victims |
| patients on oxygen should avoid | alcohol or nail polish |
| bioterrorism | use of microorganisms as weapons to infect humans |
| anaerobic microorganism would be found | in the soil |
| bacteria | single- celled organisms |
| antibiotics | treat bacterial infections |
| Streptococci | round bacteria grouped in chains |
| staphylococci | round bacteria grouped in clusters |
| rickesttsia | can be transmitted by tick bite |
| virus | only seen with electron microscope |
| nosocomial | hospital acquired |
| pathogens | disease producing |
| tuberculosis cause by | bacteria |
| yeast infection | fungal |
| fungal infections treated with | anti-fungal medication |
| opportunistic infection | develops when body's normal defenses aren't working properly |
| something sterile touches the floor, it's now | contaminated |
| sterile | free of ALL microorganisms |
| OSHA requires hospitals give patient care employees | hepatits B vaccine |
| patient on airborne precautions leaving their room must wear | mask |
| sharps log | where you report a needle stick injury |
| eye protection | protects from splashes and spray |
| gown and gloves worn | when there is a chance of contact with blood or body fluid |
| OSHA requires employers to provide | PPE |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| examples of PPE | gloves, gowns, masks |
| infection waste is placed in a | biohazard container |
| healthcare workers following standard precautions are practicing | medical asepsis |
| most important practice for aseptic technique | handwashing |
| minimal hand hygiene | alcohol-based handrub |
| BBP | blood borne pathogen |
| examples of BBPs | hepatitis C, HIV, hepatitis B |
| 1st thing you do if a glove is torn during patient care | remove gloves and wash hands |
| when moving something heavy | stand close and push |
| when lifting something heavy | bend at hips and knees, get close, keep back straight, lift with legs |
| broaden base of support | place feet further apart |
| if a solution splashes in your eye | first flush eyes with water |
| biohazardous | contaminated with blood or body fluid and having the potential to transmit disease |
| MSDS | material safety data sheet |
| MSDS contains | info about chemicals |
| frayed or damaged cords should be | replaced |
| before entering a patient room | knock first |
| before leaving a patient's room | place needed items within reach |
| ergonomics | prevents injuries in the work environment |
| when responding to a call for help | walk quickly but do not run |
| when a patient refuses any treatment or therapy | ask why and document the refusal |
