Ch 3 - Safety

Question 1

OHSA

Answer 1

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 2

regulations designed to inform workers of hazards in the workplace and to protect them from harm

Answer 2

OHSA regulations

Question 3

biological, physical, sharps, chemicals, electrical, fire/explosive, latex sensitivity

What are these?

Answer 3

types of safety hazards

Question 4

Needle Stick Safety and Prevention Act of ___

Answer 4

2001

Question 5

Which law requires employers to switch to safety needle devices and to solicit employee input in choosing safety needle devices?

Answer 5

Needle Stick Safety and Prevention Act of 2001

Question 6

What is the first step after blood exposure?

Answer 6

immediately flood with water and then clean

Question 7

never use an ____ chemical

Answer 7

unlabeled

Question 8

GHS

Answer 8

Global Health Standard

Question 9

identity of the chemical and chemical manufacturer
proper hazard warnings with pictograms
explanation of the hazard
first aid measures in case of exposure

What are these?

Answer 9

OSHA labels on chemicals

Question 10

SDS

Answer 10

Safety Data Sheet

Question 11

OSHA requires that each chemical come with a __ ___ __

Answer 11

safety data sheet

Question 12

provides information about the chemical, its hazards, and the procedures for cleanup/first aid

Answer 12

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Question 13

How many ___ sections are on the Safety Data Sheet?

Answer 13

16

Question 14

CHP

Answer 14

Chemical Hygiene Plan

Question 15

if a chemical spills on you, flush the affected area continuously for at least ___ minutes

Answer 15

15

Question 16

1) turn off equipment
2) do not touch victim until risk is removed
3) call 911, start CPR, keep victim warm

What are these steps in response to?

Answer 16

electrical shock

Question 17

RACE is an acronym for how to deal with which scenario?

Answer 17

fire

Question 18

The R in RACE stands for

Answer 18

Rescue

Question 19

The A in RACE stands for

Answer 19

Alarm

Question 20

The C in RACE stands for

Answer 20

Confine

Question 21

the E in RACE stands for

Answer 21

Extinguish

Question 22

the acronym PASS is used for how to use a __ _____

Answer 22

fire extinguisher

Question 23

the P in PASS stands for

Answer 23

Pull the pin

Question 24

the A in PASS stands for

Answer 24

Aim at the base of the fire

Question 25

the first S in PASS stands for

Answer 25

Squeeze the handle

Question 26

the second S in PASS stands for

Answer 26

Sweep

Question 27

Class __ of fires is for wood, paper, and cloth

Answer 27

A

Question 28

Class __ of fires is grease, oil, flammable liquids

Answer 28

B

Question 29

Class __ of fire is energized electrical equipment

Answer 29

C

Question 30

Class __ of fire is flammable met

Answer 30

D

Question 31

Class __ of fire is cooking oils and grease

Answer 31

K

Question 32

MRI

Answer 32

magnetic resonance imaging

Question 33

MRI uses powerful ___ to create images of the body

Answer 33

magents

Question 34

CPR

Answer 34

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Question 35

1) determine if patient is conscious 2) if patient is breathing normally, perform chest compressions What are these steps for?

Answer 35

CPR

Question 36

1) elevate limb 2) apply direct pressure until medical assistance arrives What are these steps for?

Answer 36

bleeding

Question 37

1) call for help 2) keep victim lying down, elevate legs, keep warm, and keep airways open What are these steps for?

Answer 37

shock

Question 38

a reaction to direct skin contact with materials left on the latex during manufacturing

Answer 38

irritant contact dermatitis

Question 39

symptoms of __ ___ ___ include redness, swelling, and itching within minutes to hours after exposure

Answer 39

irritant contact dermatitis

Question 40

a true allergic response to the proteins of latex that are absorbed through the skin

Answer 40

allergic contact dermatitis

Question 41

the airway swells shut, heart rate increases, and blood pressure drops may occur What condition are these symptoms of?

Answer 41

anaphylaxis

Question 42

Which medication is given during anaphylaxis?

Answer 42

epinephrine

Question 43

if patients are allergic to ___, they should also be asked about reactions to chestnuts, bananas, kiwis, and avocados

Answer 43

latex

Question 44

the acronym for the new labeling system for hazardous chemicals and adopted in 2012

Answer 44

GHS

Question 45

___ determines the severity of tissue damage due to electrical burns

Answer 45

current

Question 46

the Right To Know Law refers to _____ hazards

Answer 46

chemical

Question 47

CAB

Answer 47

compressions, airway, breathing