JS2 - Safety Precautions

RACE

rescue, alarm, contain, extinguish

Straight into their mouth

How should you hold a spoon when feeding a patient?

Internal Safety Factors

substance abuse, mental disabilities, impaired vision, etc.

External Safety Factors

unsafe environment, animals, tripping hazards, etc.

Supine

lying face up

prone

lying face down

semi fowlers

head of bed raised 30-45 degrees, used for patients with respiratory problems.

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Act

Leg muscles

What muscles should you use when lifting heavy objects?

Fire extinguisher use

PASS: Pull pin Aim at base of fire Squeeze handle Sweep the fire

maintain balance

Use wide stance, lift with leg muscles, move feet in short pivots when changing direction

flu like symptoms

Symptoms, such as stomach-aches, vomiting, diarrhea, & nausea caused from a food borne illness. Usually occurs within 4-48 hours.

liability

legal responsibility for causing harm

medical malpractice

medical professional misconduct, which differs from negligence because it is performed by a licensed medical professional

medical negligence

A breach of the health care provider's obligation to follow the appropriate standard of care, which results in harm to the patient.

body mechanics

the proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and prevent injury

secondary exit

the exit employees are directed to during an evacuation if the primary exit is blocked

safety data sheets

documents that provide information on a hazardous chemical and its characteristics