Hospital orientation Final Exam
Questions With Verified Solutions.
FIRE SAFETY - Answer If you discover a fire in your immediate area, respond with RACE
R
RESCUE - Answer Remove patients, visitors and staff from immediate danger. Evacuate if necessary.
Evacuate horizontally (laterally) through at least one set of fire/smoke doors. Never use the elevator.
A
ALERT or ALARM - Answer Activate the hospital fire alarm system. This may include calling the hospital
emergency number and pulling the fire alarm handle in the area. Give your name, phone number,
location of the fire and description of what you see and smell.
C
CONFINE or CONTAIN - Answer Close doors and windows. Place a wet towel along the bottom of doors
leading to the fire to help confine the fire and prevent smoke from spreading.
E
EXTINGUISH - Answer If the fire is small, use the fire extinguisher in the area to put out the fire. Do not
attempt to extinguish a fire if doing so would put you in danger.
When using a fire extinguisher, remember - Answer PASS
P - Answer Pull the pin
A - Answer Aim the extinguisher nozzle or horn at the base of the fire
S - Answer Squeeze the handle
,S - Answer Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire until is goes out. Watch for flashes And
reactivate the extinguisher, if necessary.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Always follow operating instructions when using equipment. Report any defects immediately to the
facility. Do not use defective equipment! Examples of potential defects include: (10) - Answer - plug
does not fit properly in outlet
- feels unusually warm to touch
- smells hot
- makes noise or pops when turned off
- has power cord longer than 10 feet
- gives inconsistent readings
- knob or switch is loose or worn
- tingles when you touch it
- missing the third or grounding pin on the plug
- cord is frayed
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Other considerations: (5) - Answer - Patient's may be prohibited from being electrical devices from
home, or may be required to have personal electronic devices inspected before use.
- Certain electrical outlets are connected to the hospital's emergency generators.
Essential equipment should be kept plugged into emergency outlets.
- Avoid extension cords.
- Pull on the plug to remove equipment from on outlet; never pull on the cord.
- Turn equipment off before unplugging or plugging in.
The Hazardous Communications Act: The Right to Know Law - Answer This federal regulatory standard
requires employers to inventory and label hazardous chemicals in the workplace and to inform and train
workers about chemical hazards they encounter on the job.
, It excludes some hazardous materials such as drugs, tobacco, liquor, pesticides and infectious materials
(they are covered under other guidelines).
It's up to you to: (4) - Answer - Read labels
- Study the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
- Use proper protective equipment
- Follow safety precautions
Two primary sources of information on hazardous materials are: - Answer 1. Product label
2. Study the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Product label
(4) - Answer - Gives BASIC information to recognize a hazardous material.
- Look for key words such as warning, caution, poisonous, corrosive, flammable or hazardous.
- Look for warning symbols to identify a hazardous material more quickly.
- If a hazardous material is transferred to another container, the new container must also be labeled with
the hazardous ingredients and warnings.
Study the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
(6) - Answer - Describes the chemical
- Lists its physical and health hazards
- Describes how to handle the chemical safely
- Explains what to do in emergency situations
- The label and the corresponding MSDS match with the chemical or product name.
- Federal regulations require that every manufacturer provides a MSDS for every hazardous chemical or
chemical product.
BACK SAFETY - Answer Lower back strain is the most common injury. Nurses are especially vulnerable
because of the tasks involved in providing patient care. One way to avoid injury is to use proper body
mechanics when lifting and/or transferring patients. Soliciting and using additional staff or mechanical
assistance when needed is another important factor in maintaining a healthy back. Use the following
guidelines: Lifting, Pushing and Pulling, Reaching, Twisting, Bending, Sitting
Questions With Verified Solutions.
FIRE SAFETY - Answer If you discover a fire in your immediate area, respond with RACE
R
RESCUE - Answer Remove patients, visitors and staff from immediate danger. Evacuate if necessary.
Evacuate horizontally (laterally) through at least one set of fire/smoke doors. Never use the elevator.
A
ALERT or ALARM - Answer Activate the hospital fire alarm system. This may include calling the hospital
emergency number and pulling the fire alarm handle in the area. Give your name, phone number,
location of the fire and description of what you see and smell.
C
CONFINE or CONTAIN - Answer Close doors and windows. Place a wet towel along the bottom of doors
leading to the fire to help confine the fire and prevent smoke from spreading.
E
EXTINGUISH - Answer If the fire is small, use the fire extinguisher in the area to put out the fire. Do not
attempt to extinguish a fire if doing so would put you in danger.
When using a fire extinguisher, remember - Answer PASS
P - Answer Pull the pin
A - Answer Aim the extinguisher nozzle or horn at the base of the fire
S - Answer Squeeze the handle
,S - Answer Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire until is goes out. Watch for flashes And
reactivate the extinguisher, if necessary.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Always follow operating instructions when using equipment. Report any defects immediately to the
facility. Do not use defective equipment! Examples of potential defects include: (10) - Answer - plug
does not fit properly in outlet
- feels unusually warm to touch
- smells hot
- makes noise or pops when turned off
- has power cord longer than 10 feet
- gives inconsistent readings
- knob or switch is loose or worn
- tingles when you touch it
- missing the third or grounding pin on the plug
- cord is frayed
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Other considerations: (5) - Answer - Patient's may be prohibited from being electrical devices from
home, or may be required to have personal electronic devices inspected before use.
- Certain electrical outlets are connected to the hospital's emergency generators.
Essential equipment should be kept plugged into emergency outlets.
- Avoid extension cords.
- Pull on the plug to remove equipment from on outlet; never pull on the cord.
- Turn equipment off before unplugging or plugging in.
The Hazardous Communications Act: The Right to Know Law - Answer This federal regulatory standard
requires employers to inventory and label hazardous chemicals in the workplace and to inform and train
workers about chemical hazards they encounter on the job.
, It excludes some hazardous materials such as drugs, tobacco, liquor, pesticides and infectious materials
(they are covered under other guidelines).
It's up to you to: (4) - Answer - Read labels
- Study the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
- Use proper protective equipment
- Follow safety precautions
Two primary sources of information on hazardous materials are: - Answer 1. Product label
2. Study the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Product label
(4) - Answer - Gives BASIC information to recognize a hazardous material.
- Look for key words such as warning, caution, poisonous, corrosive, flammable or hazardous.
- Look for warning symbols to identify a hazardous material more quickly.
- If a hazardous material is transferred to another container, the new container must also be labeled with
the hazardous ingredients and warnings.
Study the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
(6) - Answer - Describes the chemical
- Lists its physical and health hazards
- Describes how to handle the chemical safely
- Explains what to do in emergency situations
- The label and the corresponding MSDS match with the chemical or product name.
- Federal regulations require that every manufacturer provides a MSDS for every hazardous chemical or
chemical product.
BACK SAFETY - Answer Lower back strain is the most common injury. Nurses are especially vulnerable
because of the tasks involved in providing patient care. One way to avoid injury is to use proper body
mechanics when lifting and/or transferring patients. Soliciting and using additional staff or mechanical
assistance when needed is another important factor in maintaining a healthy back. Use the following
guidelines: Lifting, Pushing and Pulling, Reaching, Twisting, Bending, Sitting
