20 questions
What organization protects America from health, safety, and security threats?
CDC
OSHA
ISO
WHO
What is the role of the Joint Commission?
evaluate professionals' knowledge of safety rules
assess whether healthcare orgs are complying with safety regulations
create laws for reducing hazards
provide National Patient Safety Goals
What is a hazard?
something that prevents injury or illness
an object that protects healthcare workers from germs
a biological substance outside the body
something presents danger
What term describes the death rate?
morbidity
biohazard
HAI
mortality
What does OSHA stand for?
organization for student health and academics
ordinances for saved health accounts
occupational safety and health administration
optimal safety by hazard allocation
What is the role of CLIA?
provide national patient safety goals
define rules for safe research on humans
set standards for industrial developments
monitor global outbreaks of disease
Which of these would not be regulated by the FDA?
cheese
tylenol
flu shots
thermometers
Which of these is an example of PPE?
blood pressure cuff
stethoscope
patient gowns
gloves
If you are supine, you are lying ___.
on your side
face down
face up
in a seated position
If you work with chemicals, your office must have what documents available?
CDC
FDA
MSDS
OSHA
Emergency Action Plans are designed to prepare for a response to _____.
chemical spills or explosions
life-threatening conditions
biological hazards
healthcare adverse events
If you are seated at a 50 degree angle with your arms at your side, you are in what patient position?
Supine
Fowler's
Lithotomy
Prone
Your new office has ergonomic desk chairs. This means the chairs are designed for ___?
easy rolling
efficient movement
effective weight distribution
encouraging productivity
Which of the following is not a required part of an EAP?
venue address
emergency equipment location
CPR instructions
response team contact info
What safety monitoring organization (that we covered) is not domestic (a US organization)?
CDC
FDA
HHS
WHO
What is the function of the HHS?
provide and advance health services
regulate consumable goods for dangers
protect the US from health and safety threats
standardize industry processes
Which of these is not a government organization?
CLIA
FDA
ISO
OSHA
What does WHO do?
monitor global rates of diseases and chronic conditions
provide rules for safe tech developments
advance healthcare services through support and government regulations
create a safe food supply
How do you put out a fire with an extinguisher?
Press, Aim, Sweep, Smother
Push, Approach, Spray, Shield
Pass, Appraise, Spread, Stop
Pull, Aim, Spray, Sweep
Healthcare professionals must wash their hands and wear gloves to help reduce the risk of _____.
healthcare associated infections
biohazards
ergonomics
patient positioning errors