SAC Chapter 4: McCurnin's workbook

OSHA

enforces federal laws that help to ensure a safe workplace for american workers

WAGs

Risks associated with long-term exposure to these substances can be reduced by utilizing scavenging systems.

Waste Anesthetic Gases

SDS

Informational literature with additional precautions, instructions and advice for handling specific chemical products in the workplace

CDs

Chemotherapy Drugs

Pharmaceutical agents used to treat cancer

PPE

Appropriate items that should be worn when working with hazardous chemicals

A needle used to draw blood for heartworm test

medical waste

Waste from a patient infected with canine distemper virus:

medical waste

Bloody gauze sponges used on a patient infected with brucellosis:

medical waste

A bacterial culture plate used to culture Pseudomonas spp

normal trash

An IV catheter used to deliver a chemotherapy drug

medical waste

Tissues from a rabies suspect before receipt of test results:

medical waste

Urine and feces from a patient that received a chemotherapy agent earlier in the day:

medical waste

the uterus and ovaries from a patient that was spayed that day

normal trash

A scalpel blade used to remove a fatty tumor from a dog

medical waste

A blood tube used to draw blood for a thyroid hormone assay in a cat.

Normal trash

Instructions on how the practice will maintain hazardous material documents and proper protective policies within the clinic should be detailed in the...

Hazardous Materials Plan

Enforced by OSHA, the _______ requires that the employee wear all appropriate PPE when handling hazardous chemicals.

"Right to Know" Law

Remember to follow sound ______ when positioning or restraining patients, especially when working with horses or food animals.

Ergonomic Principles

Safety related policies adopted by a clinic should be found in the clinic's....

Hospital Safety Manual

Drugs and medications are considered a type of....

hazardous chemical

When working around a wet area, any electrical appliances should be plugged into a....

Ground-fault circuit interrupter

An employee is required to admit an OSHA inspector regardless of whether the practice owner is present or not.

false

It is appropriate to plug an autoclave into a surge suppressor to protect it from electrical fluctuations.

false

When disposing of a fluorescent light bulb that is too long to fit in the trash, it is acceptable to wrap it in a protective wrap such as brown paper, and break it as long as the pieces are kept in a confined area.

false

Flammable material should be stored a minimum of 3 feet from a water heater.

true

Never attempt to fight a fire, regardless of its size, if you are unsure how to properly use the fire extinguisher.

true

If you ever find yourself in a situation where someone demands money, drugs, or other material items while threatening your personal safety at work, do not withhold the things they demand.

True

Whereas a clinic is required to provide safety equipment, it is the employees decision as to whether or not to wear it.

false

Water should be added to the concentrate when making a cleaning solution.

false

Unless the MSDS sheet indicates otherwise, use a detergent when cleaning up a spill.

true

Ethylene oxide, although a potential carcinogen, is an excellent cold sterilization solution.

false

For optimal safety, an animal restrainer should focus their attention on the procedure being performed.

false

Glutaraldehyde is a cold-sterilization solution used to sterilize instruments without the use of steam.

true

The most common type of injury in the veterinary setting is animal-related.

true

Noise from barking is irritating and frustrating, but will not damage your hearing.

false

The spray attachment on the tub should be used as an emergency eye flush because it offers more control.

false

Ringworm is a zoonotic parasite.

false

Roundworm eggs in the soil can remain viable for long periods of time.

true

Pregnant women should be advised to avoid contact with cats to prevent contracting toxoplasmosis.

True

Panleukopenia has zoonotic potential.

false

Whenever possible, store chemicals on shelves at or above eye level.

false

It is possible to carry pathogens home to personal pets.

true

Long-term exposure to low doses of radiation is considered relatively safe.

false

Sunlight can cause false dosimetry badge readings.

true

Portable x-ray units are considered less dangerous because of their limited power.

false

It is permissible to dispose of used x-ray developing chemicals down the drain.

false

You should wear your dosimetry badge at all times during your shift.

false

The best method to reduce the amount of WAG exposure is to utilize a proper scavenging system.

true

An absorption waste anesthetic gas scavenging canister should be checked for saturation by weight it.

true

Compressed gas cylinders can be stored anywhere in the clinic as long as they are empty.

false

Used soda lime crystals should be disposed of as medical waste.

false

Needles should be removed from syringes before depositing them in the sharps container to prevent overfilling.

false

A biological safety cabinet should be used when preparing chemotherapy drugs.

true

Which is NOT a requirement of OSHA's "Right to Know" law?

The employer must eliminate all hazards in the workplace

If your clinic has more than 10 employees, you are entitled to all of the following EXCEPT to:

be given information regarding other staff members

Which of the following is considered an acceptable method of providing clinic-specific training to employees? A) Staff meetings B) Continuing education courses C) On-the-job training D)All of the above

All of the Above

Flammable materials should always be stored at least ___________ ft away from a furnace or other ignition source.

3

The ______ includes instructions for organizing and maintaining a clinics "right to know" documents.

OSHA poster

The chemical formalin is primarily used for...

tissue preservation

The most common type of injury in a veterinary clinic is...

animal related

The best way to protect yourself from animal-related injuries is to...

get training and practice

A zoonotic disease that is associated with joint pain and fever is...

Lyme Disease

_________ larva can migrate to virtually any organ and develop into visceral larval migrans.

Roundworm

Toxoplasma eggs sporulate and become infectious ______ after they are passed.

2-4 days

This parasite can cause cutaneous larval migrans in humans.

Hookworm

A zoonotic pathogen that can be acquired by drinking contaminated water is...

Giardia

A pathogen found in the mouth of animals that can lead to cardiac and pulmonary problems in both humans and animals is...

Pasteurella multocida.

When taking a diagnostic radiograph, the x-ray beam should be collimated to...

an area smaller than the size of the cassette

When taking diagnostic radiographs, the dosimetry badge should be worn...

on your collar outside the apron

According to OSHA, the level of waste halogenated anesthetic agents in the clinical air should not exceed...

2ppm

The source of the majority of anesthetic gas in the room during a procedure is...

leaks in the machine

Which type of scavenging system requires weighing and replacement of components?

Absorption

To prevent unnecessary exposure to WAGs when recovering a patient, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

extubate the animal as quickly as possible

Which of the following materials is considered hazardous?

Scalpel blade used for celiotomoy.

Which of the following are hazards that may be found in the veterinary facilities?

(Check all that apply)

-Radioology

-Exposure to zoonotic diseases

-Bathing, dipping

-Dentistry and inhalation of aerosolized spray

As long as food, drinks, condiments and snacks are in separate locations in the refrigerator and are covered they may be stored in the same refrigerator as biologicals and vaccines as long as they too are sealed.

False

Needles and scalpel blades are known as:

sharps

The liquid chemical commonly used for tissue preservation and is a suspected carcinogen is:

formalin

Items such as a mask, goggles, lead apron, and gloves are know as ___________ and are supplied by the clinic.

PPE

Proper handwashing is not necessary to prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases or nosocomial infections.

false

The ______________ is prepared by the manufacturer of a product that contains a hazardous chemical, and this will give additional instructions, precautions, and advice for handling that product in the workplace.

MSDS/SDS

Chemicals should be stored:

With tight-fitting lids, on shelves at or below eye level

You should never re-cap a needle, but in the event it must be re-capped you should use the one handed method.

true

The organization responsible for enforcing federal laws that help to ensure a safe workplace for American workers is the:

OSHA

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheet; chemical related

changed to SDS

SDS

Safety Data Sheet; chemical related

CDC

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

PPE

Personal Protective Equipment

Hospital safety manuel

A collection of written do's and don'ts for a workplace

Ethylene Oxide

gas used to sterilize instruments

Formalin

Solution used to preserve biological specimens

Glutaraldehyde

Solution used for cold sterilization

Zoonotic diseases

Diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans and vice versa

Sharps

Needle, blade, anything that can puncture, lacerate or penetrate skin

Carcinogen / carcinogenic

cancer causing agent

Ergonomic injury

Injury caused by ergonomic factors (not correct restraining, lifting with your back not with your knees, etc)

Right to Know Law

Law requires workplace to inform you of all potential hazards and chemicals you will be exposed to

Who is the most important person in ensuring your safety on the job?

yourself

What does a workplace safety program include?

Rules and regulations to maintain safe practices in the workplace