Chapter 12 Safety Ledbetter PHS Information Using Body

+ Chapter 12 Safety Ledbetter PHS

+ Information Using Body Mechanics n. Four main reasons for using good body mechanics n. Muscles work best when used correctly n_________ n_____

+ Information Using Body Mechanics n. Basic rules of good body mechanics n. Keep feet 8 to 10 inches apart n. Bend from the hips and knees to get close to the object.

+ Information Using Body Mechanics n. Use the strongest muscles to do the job. n. When possible, push, slide, or pull rather than lift. *True or false question

+ Information Using Body Mechanics n. Many health care facilities now require health care workers to wear ________while lifting or moving patients. *true or false question

+ Preventing Accidents and Injuries n Vaginal n Blood components n Urine n Stool n Semen secretions n Cerebrospinal fluid n Saliva n Mucus

+ Equipment and Solutions n. Report and damaged or malfunctioning equipment immediately. n. Some facilities use a lockout tag system for damaged equipment to prevent anyone from using the equipment. n *True or false question

+ Equipment and Solutions n. Read the label on a solution bottle at least three times to be sure you have the correct solution.

+ Patient/Resident Safety n. Don NOT perform any procedure on patients unless you have been instructed to do so. n *True n. Never or false question. perform a procedure if a patient refuses to allow you to do so.

+ Personal Safety n. Wear safety glasses when instructed to do so and in situations that might result in possible eye injury. n. If a particle gets in your eye, inform your instructor/immediate supervisor. Do NOT try to remove the particle or rub you eye.

+ Observing Fire Safety n. Fires need three things in order to start: n__________ n_____

+ Observing Fire Safety n. Major cause of fires is ________ *True or false question

+ Fire Extinguishers n. Main types of fire extinguishers: n. Class A n. Class B n. Class C n. Class ABC

+ Class A n. Pressurized water n. Used on n__________ n_____

+ Class B n. Contains n. Leaves Carbon Dioxide a residue that can irritate the skin and eyes

+ Class B n. Used on n______________ n_______

+ Class C n. Contains potassium bicarbonate or potassium chloride n. Used on n Electric fires

+ Class ABC n. Contains n. Used graphite-type chemical on n. All types of fires

+ Fire Extinguishers n. Discharge the extinguishers. Use a side-to-side motion. Spray toward the near edge of the fire at the bottom of the fire. *True or false question

+ Observing Fire Safety n. RACE is frequently used to remember important steps for _________ n_______________ *True or false question

+ Observing Fire Safety n. Health care workers are legally responsible for familiarizing themselves with disaster policies so appropriate action can be taken when a disaster strikes. *True or false question