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Environmental Health & Safety
Question | Answer |
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What is the main reason for prolonged work absences? | back injuries |
What are 3 factors in radiation exposure? | sunlight, x-rays, nuclear power plants |
What is NOT a factor in radiation exposure? | farms |
What is the best restraint for a confused patient trying to dislodge an IV tube? | mitten restraint |
What is the first priority in the case of a fire in a health care institution? | rescue the clients |
What is the second priority in the case of a fire in a health care institution? | activate the fire alarm |
What is the third priority in the case of a fire in a health care institution? | confine the fire |
What is the type of fire extinguisher for type D fire involving combustible metals? | dry powder extinguisher |
What is the field of ergonomics? | scientific study of people at work |
What is the goal of ergonomics? | prevent soft tissue injuries & MSK disorders |
What is a sentinel event? | patient safety event resulting in death, permanent/severe temporary harm, suicide, incorrect infant discharge, abduction |
What is the responsibility of WHO? | Global Plan of Action on Workers Health |
What is the responsibility of the OSHA? | setting standards & providing training for safe & healthful working conditions |
What is the responsibility of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Sciences? | Healthy People 2020 goals |
What is the responsibility of the CDC's National Center for Environmental Health? | protect people's health from environmental hazards |
What is the responsibility of the Joint Commission? | improve public healthcare |
What is the responsibility of the Oklahoma State Department of Health? | assessments & certifications for healthy worksites |
What are the most common injuries for Neonates? | abusive head trauma/shaken baby syndrome, choking, anaphylaxis |
What are the most common injuries for Toddlers/Preschoolers? | poisoning, specifically lead |
What are the most common injuries for School-aged Children? | near-drowning, concussion, neglect/abuse |
What are the most common injuries for Adolescents? | distracted driving, rape/sexual violence, substance abuse, suicide |
What are the most common injuries for Adults? | stress, domestic abuse, trauma injuries |
What are the most common injuries for Older Adults? | falls, cold injury, heat injury |
What are the most common injuries for All Ages? | insect bites/stings, snakebites, fires |