PART 1: Define body mechanics and list four (4) reasons why it is important to use good body mechanics.exercises designed to improve posture, coordination, and stamina. It keeps your back straight. It makes you look better; keeps your balance; and keeps you more alert
You are using an electrical microhematocrit centrifuge to spin blood. You see smoke coming from the back of the machine. What should you do? Stop the machine and call the mechanic immediately
List four (4) safety precautions that must be followed while using solutions.Make sure your hands are clean while you are using the product and wash your hands after you use itDon't mix solutionsHave the correct measurements for each solutionAnd make sure they need the solution Identify three (3) things that must be done before performing any procedure on a patient.Must know the patients background information; any medical problems they have; make sure everyone who needs to be there is there; and that the patient is aware what they are getting into
State five (5) checkpoints that must be observed before leaving a patient/resident in bed.make sure the patient is in a comfortable position- check the bed to insure that the side rails are elevated- Place call signals within reach of the patient (as well as water, juice, phones, remote, tissues, etc.)- Open the privacy curtains if closed- leave the area neat and clean-clean hands with a waterless hand cleaner if your hands are not visibly dirty or soiled
PART 2: What is a MSDS? Why is it used?It is a document of effects of substances; you use it to make sure the substance isn’t dangerous What is the NFPA? Why is it important for health care providers?creates and maintains private, copyrighted standards and codes for usage and adoption; they need it because so people cant change any information about the substances Identify the three (3) things fires need in order to start.Heat fuel and oxygen List five (5) rules that must be followed while oxygen is in use.You need to make sure the air is clean; safe; and that there is enough for what you are doing What does the acronym RACE stand for?R- rescue or removeA - AlarmC - confine (the fire)E - extinguishCreate a chart showing the four (4) main types of fire extinguishers and the type of fire for which each is effective. Redwater yellowfoam blueDry powder blackCarbon dioxide What does the acronym PASS stand for?P: Pull the pinA: Aim at the base of the fireS: Squeeze the triggerS: Sweep side to side