Safety Protocols in Healthcare Settings
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Equipment Safety - Correct answers✔✔All equipment must be functional and undamaged.
Electrical Equipment - Correct answers✔✔Must be in good repair to ensure safety.
Safe Medical Devices Act - Correct answers✔✔Requires reporting of equipment-related injuries
and deaths.
Bariatric Equipment - Correct answers✔✔Designed for individuals exceeding standard weight
limits.
EC Labeling - Correct answers✔✔Indicates equipment is for expanded capacity use.
Weight Capacity Knowledge - Correct answers✔✔Know equipment limits versus person's
weight.
Wheelchair Safety Checks - Correct answers✔✔Inspect locks, tires, spokes, and footplates
before use.
Wheelchair Movement - Correct answers✔✔Push forward; do not pull backward unless
necessary.
,Care Plan Compliance - Correct answers✔✔Follow specific staff requirements for patient
transport.
Wheel Locking - Correct answers✔✔Lock wheels before transferring individuals to/from
wheelchair.
Footplate Safety - Correct answers✔✔Ensure feet are on footplates before moving wheelchair.
Wheelchair Accessories - Correct answers✔✔Remove or swing out rigging for safe transfers.
Stretcher Transfer - Correct answers✔✔Use two or more staff for safe patient transfer.
Stretcher Wheel Locking - Correct answers✔✔Lock wheels before transferring patients onto
stretcher.
Safety Straps - Correct answers✔✔Fasten straps after positioning patient on stretcher.
Side Rail Usage - Correct answers✔✔Keep side rails raised during patient transport.
Hazardous Substances - Correct answers✔✔Understand risks and safe handling procedures.
OSHA Requirements - Correct answers✔✔Mandates hazard communication programs for
employee safety.
Hazard Communication Program - Correct answers✔✔Includes labeling, MSDSs, and employee
training.
, Warning Labels - Correct answers✔✔Identify hazards and safety measures for substances.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) - Correct answers✔✔Provide detailed safety information
for hazardous substances.
Eyewash Stations - Correct answers✔✔Provided in areas where hazardous substances are used.
Unattended Containers - Correct answers✔✔Do not leave hazardous substance containers
unattended.
MSDS - Correct answers✔✔Material Safety Data Sheet for hazardous substances.
Hazardous Substance Training - Correct answers✔✔Training provided by employer on handling
hazardous materials.
Disaster - Correct answers✔✔Sudden catastrophic event causing injury and destruction.
Natural Disaster - Correct answers✔✔Disasters caused by natural forces, like earthquakes.
Human-Made Disaster - Correct answers✔✔Disasters resulting from human actions, like
terrorism.
Bomb Threat Procedures - Correct answers✔✔Steps to follow during a bomb threat situation.
Fire Safety - Correct answers✔✔Practices to prevent and respond to fires.
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Equipment Safety - Correct answers✔✔All equipment must be functional and undamaged.
Electrical Equipment - Correct answers✔✔Must be in good repair to ensure safety.
Safe Medical Devices Act - Correct answers✔✔Requires reporting of equipment-related injuries
and deaths.
Bariatric Equipment - Correct answers✔✔Designed for individuals exceeding standard weight
limits.
EC Labeling - Correct answers✔✔Indicates equipment is for expanded capacity use.
Weight Capacity Knowledge - Correct answers✔✔Know equipment limits versus person's
weight.
Wheelchair Safety Checks - Correct answers✔✔Inspect locks, tires, spokes, and footplates
before use.
Wheelchair Movement - Correct answers✔✔Push forward; do not pull backward unless
necessary.
,Care Plan Compliance - Correct answers✔✔Follow specific staff requirements for patient
transport.
Wheel Locking - Correct answers✔✔Lock wheels before transferring individuals to/from
wheelchair.
Footplate Safety - Correct answers✔✔Ensure feet are on footplates before moving wheelchair.
Wheelchair Accessories - Correct answers✔✔Remove or swing out rigging for safe transfers.
Stretcher Transfer - Correct answers✔✔Use two or more staff for safe patient transfer.
Stretcher Wheel Locking - Correct answers✔✔Lock wheels before transferring patients onto
stretcher.
Safety Straps - Correct answers✔✔Fasten straps after positioning patient on stretcher.
Side Rail Usage - Correct answers✔✔Keep side rails raised during patient transport.
Hazardous Substances - Correct answers✔✔Understand risks and safe handling procedures.
OSHA Requirements - Correct answers✔✔Mandates hazard communication programs for
employee safety.
Hazard Communication Program - Correct answers✔✔Includes labeling, MSDSs, and employee
training.
, Warning Labels - Correct answers✔✔Identify hazards and safety measures for substances.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) - Correct answers✔✔Provide detailed safety information
for hazardous substances.
Eyewash Stations - Correct answers✔✔Provided in areas where hazardous substances are used.
Unattended Containers - Correct answers✔✔Do not leave hazardous substance containers
unattended.
MSDS - Correct answers✔✔Material Safety Data Sheet for hazardous substances.
Hazardous Substance Training - Correct answers✔✔Training provided by employer on handling
hazardous materials.
Disaster - Correct answers✔✔Sudden catastrophic event causing injury and destruction.
Natural Disaster - Correct answers✔✔Disasters caused by natural forces, like earthquakes.
Human-Made Disaster - Correct answers✔✔Disasters resulting from human actions, like
terrorism.
Bomb Threat Procedures - Correct answers✔✔Steps to follow during a bomb threat situation.
Fire Safety - Correct answers✔✔Practices to prevent and respond to fires.
