Ch. 21 - Safety and Infection Control || Well-Enlightened
Q&A.
Which of the following are the most common infractions of fire safety rules as stated by fire
marshals?
1. improper use of extension cords
2. fire doors blocked open
3. improper storage of flammable materials correct answers improper use of extension cords
fire doors blocked open
improper storage of flammable materials
If there is a fire in your immediate area, the first thing you should do is correct answers evacuate
the area
Which of the following are correct statements of proper body mechanics?
1. use a broad stance
2. turn and lift using your back muscles
3. carry heavy objects close to your body correct answers use a broad stance
carry heavy objects close to your body
Which of the following will aid in relieving strain on the abdomen for a patient suffering from
abdominal pain?
1. elevation of head
2. placing a bolster under knees
3. placing patient in prone position correct answers elevation of head
placing a bolster under knees
What should be done for a patient in the supine position who complains of being short of breach
while lying down? correct answers place the patient in the Fowler position
What is an appropriate method to assist a patient with back pain from a supine position into a
seated position? correct answers roll the patient into a recumbent lateral postion, then assist the
patient into a seated position
When a patient with an injured leg must go to the other end of the building and is unable to walk
normally with comfort, you should provide a correct answers wheelchair
You accidentally fall off a step stool while stocking the top shelves with linen. You are able to
get up and do not seem to be hurt. What should you do? correct answers file an incident report
Which of the following are classified as microorganisms?
1. bacteria
2. viruses
3. protozoa correct answers baceria
viruses
Q&A.
Which of the following are the most common infractions of fire safety rules as stated by fire
marshals?
1. improper use of extension cords
2. fire doors blocked open
3. improper storage of flammable materials correct answers improper use of extension cords
fire doors blocked open
improper storage of flammable materials
If there is a fire in your immediate area, the first thing you should do is correct answers evacuate
the area
Which of the following are correct statements of proper body mechanics?
1. use a broad stance
2. turn and lift using your back muscles
3. carry heavy objects close to your body correct answers use a broad stance
carry heavy objects close to your body
Which of the following will aid in relieving strain on the abdomen for a patient suffering from
abdominal pain?
1. elevation of head
2. placing a bolster under knees
3. placing patient in prone position correct answers elevation of head
placing a bolster under knees
What should be done for a patient in the supine position who complains of being short of breach
while lying down? correct answers place the patient in the Fowler position
What is an appropriate method to assist a patient with back pain from a supine position into a
seated position? correct answers roll the patient into a recumbent lateral postion, then assist the
patient into a seated position
When a patient with an injured leg must go to the other end of the building and is unable to walk
normally with comfort, you should provide a correct answers wheelchair
You accidentally fall off a step stool while stocking the top shelves with linen. You are able to
get up and do not seem to be hurt. What should you do? correct answers file an incident report
Which of the following are classified as microorganisms?
1. bacteria
2. viruses
3. protozoa correct answers baceria
viruses
