Griffin tech AHS 104 Unit 12/13
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- In order to prevent injury to yourself and others it is important to observe?
- Good body mechanics
- Refers to the wayin whcih the body moves and maintains balance>
- Body mechanics
- Four main reasons for using good body mechanics?
- Muscles work best when used correctly, correct use of muscle makes lifting, pulling, + pushing easier, Prevents unnecessay fatique/strain, saves energy, Prevents injuries to self/others.
- CHAW BAGS= Eight basic rules of body mechanics, C=?
- Carry heavy objects close to body, stand close to the object or person being moved.
- CHAW BAGS= Eight basic rules of body mechanics, H=?
- Hips and knees/bend from them to get closer to an object, + keep your back straight, do not bend at waist.
- CHAW BAGS= Eight basic rules of body mechanics, A=?
- Avoid twisting your body. Turn with your feet + entire body when you change direction of movement.
- CHAW BAGS= Eight basic rules of body mechanics, W=?
- Weight of your body/use it to help push or pull an object. Whenever possible, push, slide, or pull rather than lift.
- CHAW BAGS= Eight basic rules of body mechanics, B=?
- Base of Support stance/feet 8 to 19 inches apart, one foot in front of other/balance weight on BOTH feet, point toes in direction of movement
- CHAW BAGS= Eight basic rules of body mechanics, G=?
- Get Help/from others or mechanical lifts, w/c, or other devices to help bear the load.
- CHAW BAGS= Eight basic rules of body mechanics, S=?
- Strongest muscles/let them do the job/shoulders, hips, upper arms, thighs. Back muscle are weak.
- A division of the Dept of Labor, establishes and enforces SAFETY STANDARDS for the work place?
- OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
- Two main standard that effect health care worker?
- Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Waste, & Blood Pathogen Standard.
- Using MSDS under this standard employers must inform employees of all chemicals nad hazards in the workplace?
- Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Waste
- MSDS stands for?
- Material Safety Data Sheets
- MSDS must provide what info?
- Product identification #, Protection/precautions worn and used, Instruction for safe handling/use,Procedures for spills/cleanup/disposal, Emergency First Aid procedures.
- Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Waste also mandates that employers educate employees on?
- Types/locations,MSDS use/location, Read/interpret labels, PPE, Equip for managing spills/cleanup, Report accidents/exposures/documentation.
- The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard mandates?
- To protect health care providers from disease caused by exposure to body fluids.
- Is an applied science used to promote the safety/well being of a person by adapting the environment + using techniques 2 prevent injuries?
- Ergonomics
- Every health care worker must accept the responsibility for using ______ ________ in all situations?
- Good Judgement
- Every health care worker must follow ________ and _______ to creat a safe environment?
- Policies & Procedures
- Never use solutions from bottle that are not?
- Labelled
- Read label of solution bottle at least____times?
- Three
- Do not ______ any solution together unless instructed to do so?
- MIX
- Avoid contact w/ eyes and skin because some solutions can be _______ and _______?
- Injurious/poisonous
- If you break/spill any solution report it immediately to?
- Your supervisor
- Do not use________ or _______ elctrical cords?
- Frayed/damaged
- Read _ _ _ _ sheets B4 using any chemical solution?
- MSDS
- Do not operate any equip until you have been?
- Instructed/trained on that piece of equipment
- ______and_______the operating instructions for all major pieces of equipment?
- Read/Follow
- Do not operated any equip if your _______/_______ is not in the room?
- Instructor/Supervisor
- Report_______/_______equip ASAP?
- Damaged/malfunctioning
- Patient/resident safety. FABOPAD, F=?
- Frequently check the patient area, waiting room, office rooms, bed areas, or home rooms for safety hazards.
- Patient/resident safety. FABOPAD, A=?
- Always Explain the procedures to patient.
- Patient/resident safety. FABOPAD, B=?
- B4 leaving a patient/resident in a bed observe all safety check points.
- Patient/resident safety. FABOPAD, O=?
- Observe the patient closely during any procedure.
- Patient/resident safety. FABOPAD, P=?
- Provide privacy for all patience.
- Patient/resident safety. FABOPAD, D=?
- Do not perform any procedures on patients unless instucted/authorized to do so.
- Fire Safety, Fire needs three things or start?
- Oxygen or air, fuel, heat.
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Fire Extinquisher Class A?
Never use this type on gas, oil, paint, cooking oil. - Pressurized water: used on combustible such as paper, cloth, and wood.
- Fire Extinquisher Class B?
- CO2: Used on Gas, oil, paint, liquid, and cooking fat fires.
- Fire Extinquisher Class C?
- Dry-chemical type: Non conducing agent, use on Electrical Fires.
- Fire Extinquisher Class ABC or Combination?
- Graphite type chemical, multi purpose used on all types of fire.
- If there is a fire in your area, and you are not in harms way, why should you RACE?
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R=Rescue any one in harms way, move patients to safety.
A= Activate alarm/give type/location of fire.
C=Confine fire/TURNOFF Oxygen and electrical equip.
E=Extinquish fire, close window/doors to prevent drafts/USE CORRECT CLASS OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT FIRE. - Why should you close all windows and doors if there is a fire?
- Because it will cut down on drafts which is oxygen and Oxygen is feul for the fire.
- When Extingusihing Fires and using the CORRECT CLASS of Fire estinguisher you must PASS?
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P=Pull pin
A=Aim extinguisher at the near edge and bottom of fire.
S= Squeeze handle to discharge contents.
S=Sweep the from side to side to cover fire. - The Needlestick Safety Act in Nov 2002 was passed in response to?
- 600,000 to 800,000 needle sticks in teh health care field every year.
- What does the Needlestick Safety Act mandate?
- Identify/use effective/safer medical devices, Incorporate changes in annual update of Exposure Control Plans, Solicit input from nonmanagerial employees, Maintain a sharps injury log.
- According to this govenrnment agancy, every bodily fluid must be considered a potentially infectious material and all patients must be considered potential sources of infection regardless of their disease/Dx.
- CDC
- Wet surfaces permit rapid infiltration of organisms, so it imortant that all items be ______when removed from the autoclave?
- Dry
- Examples of idicators that have been autoclaved are?
- Autoclave tape, sensitivity marks on bags or wraps, and indicator capsules.
- Before any items is put into the autoclave, the item must be?
- Thoroughly washed and rinsed.
- Items that are to remain sterile must be wrapped ____?>
- Prior to autoclave insertion
- The wrap for autoclave must be material that will allow for?
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Penetration of steam
(muslim, autoclave paper, special plastic o paper bags, autoclave containers. - Indicators are used to?
- As indicator that the item has been sterilized. Usually changes color.
- Items should be placed on their______not flat?
- Sides (to enable the steam to penetrate, of flow along the natural planes of the items)
- Autclave sterilization heat is effective at 250-254F, and _____C?
- 121-123 (use formula to calculate F to C)
- Rubber items will stay in the autoclave ____ ____than metal items?
- Shorter period (tend to damage by longer periods)
- Use ______motions to clean a wound?
- Circular
- Refers to methods used to protect certain patients from organism present in the evironment?
- Protective or Reverse isolation
- Type of bacteria that is chain like with round encircles (like a hoop necklace)?
- Streptococci
- Type of bacteria that (looks like a bunch of pairs of glasses)?
- Diplococci
- Type of bacteria that resembles small irregular shaped patches of leapord skin?
- Micrococci
- Type of bacteria that resembles a cluster of balloons?
- Staphylococci
- Type of bacteria that has flagallated (tails)forms?
- Flagellated Bacilli
- Type of bacteria that looks like a sausage link or single sausage (rod shaped)?
- Bacilli Bacteria
- Type of bacterial spores that look like single chain out of chain necklace?
- Bacilli spores
- Type of bacteria that resembles a twisted scarf with fringe?
- Spirilla
- Type of bacteria that resembles a corkscrew?
- Spirochetes Spirilla
- Type of bacteria that resembles half donuts?
- Vibrios Spirilla
- Microorganisms that require oxygen to live?
- aerobic
- Microorgansims that live and reproduce in the absence of oxygen?
- Anaerobic
- Means the infection or disease orginates within the body?
- Endogenous(metabolic disorders, microorganism in the body)
- Means the infection or disease orginates outside the body?
- Exogenous (pathogenic organsims, radiation, chemical agents, trauma, eletrical shock, temperature extremes.
- Microorganisms bacteria in known as?
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Nonpathogenic
(ecoli in large intestines) - Microorganisms that cause Disease/infection are known as?
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Pathogenic
(ecoli in urinary system not its habita cause infection) - Simple one celled organisms that multiply rapidly?
- Bacteria
- Round shape bacteria in pairs that cause gonorrhea, meningitis, and pneumonia?
- Diplococci
- Chains of cocci that causes strep throat and rheumatic fever?
- Streptococcus
- Cocci that occur in cluster or groups, boils, wound infections, toxic shock?
- staphylococci
- Rod shaped bacteria, single, in pairs, in chains, also have flagellum, cause TB, tetanus, whooping cough, typhoid?
- Bacilli
- Spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria, syphillis, cholera?
- Spirilla
- One celled animal like organism found in decayed materials and contaminated water?
- Protozoa(some are pathogenic some are not) (cause malaria, amebic dysentry.
- Simple plant like organisms live on dead organic matter, if bad cause ring worm, thrush, vaginitis, candidas?
- Fungi (Yeasts and molds)
- Parasitic microoirganisms (cannot live outside of its host), Typhus, spotted fever?
- Rickettsiae (commonly found on ticks and fleas)
- Spread from human to human by blood or other body secretions, (herpes, hepatitis, AIDS)?
- Viruses
- Serum Hepatitis, transmitted by blood, serum, or other bodily secretions, causes liver damage?
- Hepatitis B
- HCV transmitted by blood and blood-containing body fluids, serious liver damage?
- Hepatitis C
- An infection that is acquired by an individual in a health care facility or LTC, usually by health care workers?
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Nosocomial
(usually staph, strep, entercocci) - Infection that occur when a body defenses are weak, immune system not functioning properly?
- Opportunistic (terminally ill patients usually contract this type because they can't fight off infection)