IHC Chapter 11: Environmental safety

What does it mean when something is flammable?

• It can be easily broken

• it is easy to recover

• It is easily ignited

• It is easily angered

If something is toxic, it is...

• desirable

• beneficial

• avoided

• considered

What is environmental safety? (at least 3 sentences)

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

The RACE acronym is referring to...

• police term

• regarding health professions

• responding to fires

• a CPR extension

The triage system...

• determines which patients need to be seen first

• performs surgery

• is in charge of radiology

• is a surgical unit

True or False: When smoke is present during a fire, it is best to walk upright as there will be more oxygen at higher levels

• True

• False

On which side of the hallway should you walk on in a health care facility?

• left

• middle

• right

• it does not matter

In what locations is it appropriate to wear uniforms?

• only in a work setting

• when running an errand

• anytime as long as it is clean

• never

What is an emergency preparedness plan? ( at least 3 sentences)

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

If you see a fire, _________ the alarm immediately.