Module 2 Study Guide

Flashcards covering Module 2 Study guide

The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard is mandated by __________.

OSHA

Physical modifications to the workplace to minimize exposure are known as __________ controls.

Engineering

Procedures to reduce exposure risk in healthcare settings are referred to as __________ controls.

Work Practice

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes items like __________, gowns, and masks.

gloves

OSHA mandates free __________ vaccination for at-risk employees.

Hepatitis B

After an accidental exposure, procedures to follow include first aid, medical evaluation, and __________.

reporting

Maintaining accurate records of exposure incidents and training is part of __________ keeping.

Record

The agency that sets and enforces workplace safety standards is __________.

OSHA

The Joint Commission focuses on accrediting healthcare organizations for __________ safety and care quality.

patient

The organization that develops standards for laboratory practices is __________.

CAP

The type of gloves that are often used in healthcare settings includes nitrile, latex, and __________.

vinyl

One major source of needlestick injuries is __________ needles.

recapping

All accidents and incidents should be reported in __________ reports.

incident

The technique used to minimize contamination during blood collection is known as __________ technique.

aseptic

To control exposure risk, it is essential to follow __________ precautions in healthcare settings.

standard

HIPAA protects __________ health information.

individually identifiable

What are the compression-to-breath ratios for adult CPR during rescue breaths?

30 compressions to 2 breaths.

What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for adults in CPR?

At least 2 inches (5 cm).

What are the compression-to-breath ratios for child CPR?

30 compressions to 2 breaths for single rescuer; 15 compressions to 2 breaths for two rescuers.

What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for children in CPR?

About 2 inches (5 cm) or about one-third the depth of the chest.

What are the compression-to-breath ratios for infant CPR?

30 compressions to 2 breaths for single rescuer; 15 compressions to 2 breaths for two rescuers.

What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for infants in CPR?

About 1.5 inches (4 cm) or about one-third the depth of the chest.

How should the positioning of the child or infant be for CPR?

On a firm, flat surface.

What technique is used for delivering breaths to infants during CPR?

Using a bag-mask device or seal your mouth over the infant's mouth and nose.

For adult CPR, how should you position your hands on the chest?

Place the heel of one hand on the lower half of the breastbone and the other hand on top, interlocked.

For infant CPR, what is the recommended hand position for delivering compressions?

Use two fingers just below the nipple line in the center of the chest.

Quality Control is primarily concerned with __________.

ensuring products meet specified requirements and standards.

Quality Assurance is focused on __________.

preventing defects by ensuring process control and compliance with regulations.

An important tool for measuring quality performance is __________.

the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle.

In quality management, __________ refers to the systematic measurement, comparison with a standard, and monitoring of processes.

quality assessment

The role of a Quality Manager includes ensuring compliance with __________ and leading quality initiatives.

industry standards and regulations.