Safety

Front 1

The way the body moves and maintains balance with the most efficient use of all its parts in a way that does not add undue stress is known as?

Back 1

body mechanics

Front 2

Keeping your feet 12-14 inches apart, placing on foot slightly forward, and pointing the toes in the direction of movement is hoe one maintains a _______?

Back 2

base of support

Front 3

What is the main prupose of using proper body mechanics?

Back 3

to prevent injury

Front 4

When using proper body mechanics how should you pick up an object?

Back 4

keep back straight, bend at hips and knees, keep object closee to body

Front 5

When you change directions of your body, using proper body mechanics, you must so what?

Back 5

pivot with your feet

Front 6

What do loss of balance, unlighted hallways, wet floors, crib rails left down, and visual changes commonly cause?

Back 6

accidents and falls

Front 7

Smoking and electrical overload are common causes of what?

Back 7

fire

Front 8

Decreased sensation to what increases the probability of burns in eldery clients?

Back 8

temperature and pain receptors

Front 9

In case of fire or natural disaster what is the first thing to keep in mind?

Back 9

do not panic

Front 10

Clients hoarding medications can lead to what problems?

Back 10

overdose

Front 11

What is your main concern with a client exhibiting an unsteady gait?

Back 11

falling

Front 12

Why should a bed be kept in the low position, when you are not performing procedures?

Back 12

to prevent falls

Front 13

What is the primary reason for using protective devices?

Back 13

to prevent the client from injuring themselves and others.

Front 14

A client who is in protective devices complains of a tingling sensation, and the extremity is cool to the tough. What are these signs of?

Back 14

impaired circulation

Front 15

According to OBRA regulations, protective devices may only be used as a :

Back 15

last resort

Front 16

What protective device prevents clients from scratching themselves but gives the most freedom of movement?

Back 16

hand mitts

Front 17

What is the number one cause of fires in health care facilities?

Back 17

smoking

Front 18

In what order are clients evacuated from a facility during a fire?

Back 18

ambulatory, wheelchair, bedridden

Front 19

Why should a staff member stay with the clients after they have been evacuated?

Back 19

to keep them from reentering the facility

Front 20

An anti-spetic control method that detroys pathogens but does not usually kill spores and viruses is:

Back 20

disinfection

Front 21

What is the most effective procedure for controlling infection?

Back 21

handwashing

Front 22

An area which is free of germs and contains materials and or equipment that are free of germs is known as a_____?

Back 22

sterile field

Front 23

A health care worker contracts an infection after cleaning up soiled equipment without using proper personal protective equipment. This is an example of what mode of transmission?

Back 23

indirect contact

Front 24

Transmitting microorganisms by a patient touching the health care worker is an example of what mode of transmission?

Back 24

direct contact

Front 25

The disease producing power of a microorganisim is called?

Back 25

virulence

Front 26

What is a person, animal, or plant which supports a parasite called?

Back 26

host

Front 27

Something which has been exposed to germs is considered:

Back 27

contaminated

Front 28

Microbes that cause diease are called?

Back 28

pathogens

Front 29

What is a person with low resistance or decreased immunity called?

Back 29

susceptible host

Front 30

What is an infection that develops when a person is in a health care facility called?

Back 30

nosocominal infection

Front 31

What set of protection guidelines is used to prevent exposure to blood and body fluids?

Back 31

universal precautions

Front 32

What is the process called that kills all microorganisms?

Back 32

sterilization

Front 33

What personal protective equipment should be available to health care workers?

Back 33

gloves, gowns, masks, goggles,

Front 34

All containers which contain contaminated materials or laboratory specimens should be labled with what?

Back 34

biohazard label

Front 35

What classification of microorganisms are difficult to treat because they aren't affected by antibiotics?

Back 35

viruses

Front 36

What are bacteria that are found in the body but do not cause harm called?

Back 36

normal flora

Front 37

When should the health care provider practice universal precautions?

Back 37

at all times, with all patients

Front 38

What do the initials OSHA stand for?

Back 38

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Front 39

What do most health care facilities have in place to prepare for a potential disaster?

Back 39

disaster-preparedness plan

Front 40

What activities helps ensure that health care personnel respond effectively in the event of a disaster?

Back 40

disaster drills on a regular basis

Front 41

When referring to body mechanics, what does the term alignment mean?

Back 41

relationship of various body parts to one another

Front 42

What type of exercises are recommended for patients confined to bed?

Back 42

range-of-motion exercises

Front 43

What is the position of a patient in Fowler's position

Back 43

supine 45-65 degrees

Front 44

Name the most important intervention for falls?

Back 44

prevention

Front 45

In what population is the risk of injury from falls the greatest?

Back 45

people over the age of 65

Front 46

In what precentage of falls do fractures result?

Back 46

1 to 4%

Front 47

Following a hip replacement, the patient should be cautioned against what type of positioningog legs?

Back 47

Adduction

Front 48

What type of apparatus is frequently used to keep the hips/legs in proper position following hip replacement surgery?

Back 48

abductor pillow

Front 49

Following surgery, the patient is encouraged to regularly cough and deep breathe. Why is this so important?

Back 49

Prevention of pulmonary complications

Front 50

How should a cast be supported for the first 72 hours following application to maintain proper shape?

Back 50

on pillows