EXAM 2 POH

What is the definition of ergonomics?

•   The science of designing and arranging things in the working environment to ensure maximum efficiency, health and safety

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  The science of improper designing and arranging things in the working environment to ensure minimum efficiency, health and safety

What is the definition of body mechanics?

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  The correct positioning of the body for a given task

• The incorrect positioning of the body for a given task

MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a bacteria that has become resistant to antibiotics.

• False

• True

How does the body’s immune response operate to fight infection?

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  Produces antibodies

• Helps the body process medications

• Suppresses the normal flora

• None are correct

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts visits at health care facilities in order to:

• ensure employee safety.

• license onsite laboratories

• provide vaccines for workers.

• All are correct

What is the difference between medical and surgical asepsis?

• Medical asepsis decreases pathogens; surgical asepsis eliminates pathogens.

• Only medical asepsis involves handwashing.

• sterile asepsis is used when serious infections are present.

• Medical asepsis is used in physicians’ offices; sterile asepsis is used in hospitals.

It is really a waste of time to participate in learning activities that do not earn CEUs.

• True

• False

What is the definition of lifelong learning?

• All purposeful learning activities; both formal and informal that takes place throughout our lives

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  Training offered by an employer specific to the needs of the employee

• Education and or training to stay up to date in one's profession and/or to earn continuing education units

• None are correct

Observing others at work and asking questions are examples of self-directed learning.

• True

• False

What you post on social media is your own business and is not of concern to your employer.

• False

• True