Safety Quiz HST

1. Smoking is NOT allowed where oxygen is being used on a patient. True False

2. Which of the following are needed to start a fire? A.(Heat) A spark or flame B.(Fuel) A material that will burn C.Oxygen D.All of the above

3. You should NOT attempt to fight a fire that is spreading rapidly. –True –False

4. Do you know where the nearest fire extinguisher is in your school? –Yes –No

5. Exit doors should be free of obstructions to prevent blocking the exit in case of fire. –True –False

6. While discharging a fire extinguisher, spray into the base of the fire to eliminate the source of the fire. –True –False

7. Your clothing is on fire. You should do the following: A.Drop to the floor or ground B.Cover your face C.Roll to smother the flames D.All of the above

8. When using a fire extinguisher, it is important to use the PASS (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep) method. –True –False

9. You are using equipment. Which is safe? A.Following the manufacturer’s instruction B.Keeping electrical items away from water and spills C.Turning off electrical items after using them D.All of the above

10. Hazardous substances must have warning labels as well as the MSDS information available. –True –False

11. All manufacturers must provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) with any hazardous products they sell. –True –False

12. Report to your teacher (school) or supervisor (work) if you find which of the following things? A.Frayed electrical cords B.Broken equipment C.Outdated equipment inspections D.All of the above

13. All needles, razors, and similar items should be disposed of in a biohazardous puncture proof container (sharps container). –True –False

14. Types of precautions to prevent the spread of infection include which of the following? A.Airborne Precautions B.Standard Precautions C.Droplet Precautions D.Contact Precautions E.All of the Above

15. MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staph aureus) is significant to healthcare workers because the bacteria is resistant to most antibiotics. –True –False

16. Which of the following statements regarding Standard Precautions are correct? A.Assume that all blood and body fluids are potentially infectious B.Never recap used needles C.Use barrier devices when rescue breathing D.All of the above

17. If you wear gloves when cleaning up potentially infectious materials, it is always necessary to wash your hands afterwards. –True –False

18. Bloodborne pathogens may enter your system through: A.Open cuts B.Skin Abrasions C.Dermatitis D.Mucous membranes E.All of the Above

19. Types of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) may include: A.Gloves B.Goggles C.Face Shields D.Aprons E.All of the Above

20. Before transferring a person to or from the wheelchair, you must: A.Have the person wear nonskid footwear B.Lock the wheelchair wheels C.Apply a transfer belt D.All of the above

21. You can injure your back by improperly lifting and moving people or objects. –True –False

22. Keep the patient as close as possible to your body when lifting and moving. –True –False

23. Always get help if a patient or object is too heavy. –True –False

24. Which of the following help to prevent work-related injuries? A.Using a mechanical lift when the patient is unable to assist in the transfer. B.Maintaining proper body mechanics when lifting, moving, turning or transferring. C.Having a co-worker help you with lifting, moving, turning or transferring. D.All of the above

25. The healthcare worker who exercises regularly, stays in good physical condition and follows proper use of body mechanics DECREASES his/her chance of sustaining a back injury at work. –True –False