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30 Cards in this Set
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How long does the CDC recommend that you vigorously wash your hands?
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10 seconds
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What is a barrier between clean hands and potentially harmful body fluids and blood?
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gloves
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What is worn to prevent the inhalation of harmful airborne microorganism?
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mask
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Class B fire extinguishers put out what type of fire?
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oil or grease fires
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When removing patients from the scene of a fire, what type of carry might be used to carry a child, young person or light weight adult?
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cradle carry
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Whenever possible, what should you do instead of lifting an object?
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(any order) push, pull or slide
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Do not use electrical cords that are:
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(any order) frayed or damaged
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Before using a bottle of solution, how many times should you read the label?
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three
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The third prong of an electrical plug is important. What is the purpose of the prong?
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grounding
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What type of substance do you find in a class C fire extinguisher?
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potassium bicarbonate or potassium chloride
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Discard needles and other sharp objects in what kind of a container after use?
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puncture resistant
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What is the percent of household bleach that can be used to decontaminate?
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10%
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Items contaminated with blood or other body fluid must be placed in a container designated as what?
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hazardous waste
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What three elements must be present before a fire can start?
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(any order) heat, fuel, oxygen
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When using a fire extinguisher, you would direct the open end of the hose toward which area of the fire?
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base
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Health care workers are responsible for removing patients from the scene of the disaster and taking them to a safe area. You need to look for what color lights to indicate that it is an exit door to the outside?
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red
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Class A fire extinguishers would put out what type of fire?
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(any order) paper, cloth, and wood
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What chemical is contained in the combination fire extinguisher?
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Graphite
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What important document is used in the health field to relay chemical hazard information from the manufacturer/importer to user management?
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materials safety data sheet
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The use of gloves, masks, gowns, glasses, eye shields, and aprons to protect an individual from exposure to blood borne pathogens is what type of protection?
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barrier
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Pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans are called?
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blood borne pathogens
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A specific contact of eye, mouth, non-intact skin, or open area with blood or other infectious materials resulting from the performance of an employee's duties is the definition of what?
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exposure incident
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What muscles of your body should you use when lifting?
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strongest muscles of the leg
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What type of fire extinguisher leaves a residue of "snow" that can cause burns or eye irritation?
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carbon dioxide
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If the hands or other skin surfaces are contaminated with blood or body fluids, what should you do immediately?
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wash with soap and water
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What safety device should be used to transfer a patient or assist a patient to ambulate?
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gait belt
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On what type of fire is a class ABC fire extinguisher used?
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all types
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A rule of good body mechanics is if a patient or object is too heavy for you to lift alone, you should do what?
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get help
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Hazardous material should be kept where?
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original container
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When is handwashing done?
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before and after every patient contact
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