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| correct positioning of the body for a given task |
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| the science of designing and arranging things in the working and living environments for maximum efficiency and maximum health and safety |
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| repetitive motion injuries (RMI) |
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| injuries that are all based on the overuse of one part of the body |
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| identifying and correcting potential hazards that can cause accidents and injuries |
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| personal safety practices |
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| include ways to move safely within and dress for the workplace, work with patients, provide protection for oneself and others |
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| written document completed when any unexpected situation occurs that can cause harm to a patient, employee, or any other person |
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| can range from offensive or threatening language or homicide |
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| elements needed for combustion: heat, fuel, oxygen |
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| proper sequence in case of a fire |
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| Proper sequence in operating a fire extinguisher |
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| can be combined without unfavorable results |
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| material safety data sheets |
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| plan for handling large numbers of patients in the event of a catastrophic event |
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| a system that assess the patient's condition and determines where they should be sent and what treatment they should receive |
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| accredits private non-profit organizations whose purpose is to encourage the attainment of high standards of instructional medical care |
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| person requiring care during an emergency |
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| certain risk factors increase the likelihood of injury, they are: |
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poor posture
poor body mechanics
low level of fitness
obesity
stress, mechanical and psychological |
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| the best preventive practices are simple and common sense: |
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use good posture during all activities
stay fit by exercising regularly
maintain flexibility with stretching exercises
stay trim by eating correctly
reduce mental stress through good lifestyle habits |
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| body mechanics are important _______ |
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| repeated hand motions cause inflammation and swelling, which pinches nerves that pass through a tunnel of bones and ligaments in the wrist |
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| repeated motion causes bones or disks to compress nerves in the neck |
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| repeated motion in a joint inflames tendons |
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1.move in close to patient
2.be aware of posture
3.position feet 6-8 inches apart
4.squat down, bend at knees not waist
5.position hands underneath patient
6.take deep breath and tighten abdominal muscles prior to lifting
7.lift the load with the legs not the back
8.use two hands to lift rather than one
9.carry objects close to the body
10.when turning, move your entire body in unison avoid twisting, to change direction use feet instead of back |
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| work in health care requires specific types of clothing and grooming to ensure the safety of both workers and patients: |
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1.wear long hair tied back or up to prevent contact with contaminated material
2.do not wear earrings that extend beyond earlobe so they cannot be grabbed or caught
3.wear enclosed shoes with no more than a 1-11/2 inch heel to prevent injury to feet
4.limit jewelry to a smooth wedding band
5.keep fingernails short to avoid scratching patients |
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| immediately and complete incident report |
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| Report injuries and accidents... |
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| offensive or threatening language to homicide |
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| workplace violence ranges from... |
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Pull the pin
Aim the nozzle at base of fire
Squeeze the handle
Sweep back and forth along the base of fire |
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Remove the patient
Activate alarm
Contain the fire
Extinguish the fire or Evacuate the area |
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| when an injury occurs you should seek treatment.... |
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