Disaster Preparedness |
Cooperation with police and others involved with a bomb threat search is most important, as they will have complete _____ when they arrive.
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If all evacuation routes are obstructed, use the elevator.
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______Disasters include bomb threats, fires, chemical spills and utility outages.
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During an evacuation, once out of the building, do not ______.
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_______Disasters include severe weather such as tornados, hurricanes, and floods, and acts of terrorism.
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A ______ is issued when weather conditions favor a particular hazard.
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Electrical Safety |
Special precautions must be taken when using electrical devices where ________ is being administered or stored.
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______ can potentially expose you to electric shock, electrocution, burns, fires, and explosions.
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If you are going to clean any electrical devise that is not in use, and you are authorized to do so, you should first:
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Water can decrease a substances resistance to the flow of electricity.
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Insulators offer resistance to the flow of electric current.
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The severity of electric shock depends on which of the following?
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Fire Safety |
Which of the following correctly described the P.A.S.S. technique?
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In which of the following situations would it be appropriate to consider extinguishing a fire yourself?
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To identify the right extinguisher to use you must match the letter on the extinguishers label to the class of fire.
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Fires are organized into classes that describe:
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You should understand your role in carrying out your organization`s fire safety plan.
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Class K fire extinguishers can be used on any class of fire.
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Hazard Communications |
Emergency and first aid procedures for a chemical exposure can be found on the Material Safety Data Sheet.
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Procedures for cleaning a chemical spill can be found on the Material Safety Data Sheet.
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To reduce your risk of exposure to a hazardous chemical you should gather information from:
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According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration(OSHA), a facility must have a Hazard Communication Program, the purpose of which is to:
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A hazard communication program includes:
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The two main types of chemical hazards are physical and health.
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Moving & Lifting |
Improper lifting and moving can result in injury.
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Wear sturdy, non-skid shoes when moving or lifting an object.
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In planning for a lift or move, you must:
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Prior to lifting an object you should determine its weight and balance.
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Improper lifting and moving can result in:
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Improper body mechanics include:
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Operation Excellence |
Deaf Talk, Pocket Talker, TDD machine and the phone interpreting system are all cultural resource tools.
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Linda works in the business office down the hall. Today she called to find out about a patient on your unit. When you could not find the information, she got very upset. What should you do?
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Health literacy means being able to understand and follow health information.
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Pastoral Care is a staff resource for cultural diversity.
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The best way to learn more about a person`s beliefs is:
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When appropriate, you should end all telephone and one-on-one contacts, with "Is there anything else I can do for you."
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Patient Safety |
Who is responsible for patient safety?
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It is every employee`s job to point out potential unsafe situations. You should take all actions within your control to correct the problem before an accident or medical error occurs.
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The "Pledge" for patient safety applies to:
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We use two identifiers (either ask the patient to state their name and date of birth, or check armband to verify) before giving medicine, blood, or drawing blood.
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We regularly test alarms to make sure we can hear them from all areas of the nursing unit.
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Errors with medicine occur because orders are hard to read. If an order is hard to read and you are unsure of what it says you should:
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Slips, Trips & Falls |
It is acceptable to stand on the top rung of a straight ladder.
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A light bulb that is burned out will be noticed by housekeeping personnel and therefore does not need reported.
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Do not move a ladder while someone is on it.
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The correct way to fall includes:
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The majority of falls occur on floor (ground) level and not from high places.
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To decrease your risk of falling on stairs, you should:
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Standard Precautions |
More than one category of Transmission-Based Precautions may be used at the same time.
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Infections can be acquired and spread:
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Reusable utility gloves can be used when giving patient care.
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Transmission-Based Precautions are used instead of Standard Precautions.
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Standard Precautions include which of the following?
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Isolation gowns should be worn when it is likely that blood, body fluids, secretions, or excretions may touch your skin or your clothing.
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TB Prevention |
When must healthcare workers be screened for TB?
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Airborne precautions include which of the following?
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Which of the following statements is correct?
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Which of the following persons are at high risk for tuberculosis infection?
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Airborne particles that contain the tuberculosis bacteria can float in air.
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A fit test is performed to determine the best surgical mask for the wearer.
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Workplace Violence |
Which of the following is not a warning sign of violence:
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A warning sign that a person may be a threat is:
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A young man who is very upset without warning blocks your exit. He shouts and threatens to hit you. He appears upset. You are cornered and can`t call for help. You should try to develop a sense of trust.
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A young man who is very upset without warning blocks your exit. He shouts and threatens to hit you. What should you do? Turn your back to him and continue to do whatever else you were doing.
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The behavior of employees or visitors may give signs of possible violent episodes. Which of the following are at risk indicators for possible violent behavior.
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Name two (2) groups that have the highest assault injuries in the United States.
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Abuse Neglect |
A victim of sexual abuse may be seductive toward others.
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A patient is not given water because he/she spills it on the linens. This is an example of:
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You must immediately report any event or occurrence that may involve or contribute to abuse.
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Signs of sexual abuse include:
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Victims of abuse are always willing to talk about the abuse.
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Sexual abuse involves undesired sexual acts that are forced upon one person by another.
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Information Services |
You need to email sensitive information and want to be sure that it is safely sent (encrypted). To do this you should type *sendsafe* in the message subject line.
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If you receive an alert or notification on your computer that a computer virus or spyware infection had been detected. What should you do?
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You receive an email asking for your account logon name, password and other personal information. The message was sent from someone you know or from a company you know or have done business with. It is OK to assume that this message is genuine and to reply with the information being asked.
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When is it OK to tell another employee, friend or family member our network logon name and password?
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It is OK to let someone else surf the Internet while you are logged-in.
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It`s ok for me to conduct private business using my Navicent Health provided Internet access.
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Hand Hygiene |
Which of the following steps is NOT required when using an alcohol-based hand rub?
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To effectively wash your hands, soap (after applied) should be rubbed on your hands over which of the following amount of time?
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You should wash your hands with soap and water after each application of an alcohol-based hand rub.
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Regular use of hand lotions and cream can help prevent and treat hand irritation resulting form handwashing.
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Alcohol-based hand rubs do NOT reliably kill which of the following:
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You should use a towel to turn off the faucet to avoid contamination of your hands after handwashing.
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