Chapter 8 Part 1

OSHA is the acronym for:

• Occupational Health Services Advertisers

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• One Stop Healthcare Advisors

• Occupational Health Satisfaction Administrator

Fundamental safety practices at work include

• Proper body mechanics

• Using ergonomics equipment when available

• Understanding chemical hazards

• Learn how to operate fire extinguisher

Which of the following are risk factors for injuries to healthcare workers?

• Proper body mechanics

• High fitness level

• Poor posture

• Obesity

Which of the following is one way to prevent injuries?

• Limit exercise

• Poor posture

• Maintain flexibility

• Refuse difficult tasks

Another term for repetitive motion injuries is

• Cometitive joint injuries

• Cumulative trauma disorders

• Cumulative motion trauma

• Competitive motion injuries

Repetitive motion injuries can be avoided by

• Getting another worker to do the job for half of the shift

• Figuring out a new way to work

• Ergonomics and proper body mechanics

• Wearing a back belt

You should never use a chemical that is

• Not properly labeled

• Found under the sink in the medicine room

• Used in certain equipment

• Not in a spill-proof container

Excessive exposure to radiation can cause

• Excessive tissue growth

• Blistered skin

• Tissue damage

• Loss of hair

A radiation safety badge is worn to

• Prevent the worker from excess exposure to radiation

• Measure the amount of exposure to radiation

• Signify that a person works in a radiation hazard area

• Sound an alarm when the excess radiation level has been reached

Moving correctly and maintaining balance to use your body more efficiently is known as:

• Body ergonomics

• Fair body movements

• Back bracing

• Body mechanics