Chapter 4 Safety and Infection Control:
Workplace Safety Terminology, Infection
Control Terminology, and Understanding
Infection Control Exam And Actual
Answers.
hospital emergency codes - Answer ___ are signals used in hospitals to alert staff to fire, cardiac arrest,
hazardous material, bomb threat, and other emergencies.
disaster - Answer A(n) ___ is any sudden event that brings great damage, loss, or destruction, for which
all individuals in the healthcare profession must be prepared at all times.
incident reports - Answer The forms used in a healthcare facility to document both safety- and non-
safety-related events that are not part of a routine operation in the facility are known as ___.
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard - Answer The ___, established by the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration, requires employers to educate employees about chemical hazards in the
workplace.
burn - Answer The most common chemical injury is a(n) ___.
MSDS (material safety data sheet) - Answer A(n) ___ contains comprehensive information about a
particular chemical's makeup, dilution, and mixture concentration, and instructions for use.
fire triangle - Answer The three elements needed to start and maintain a fire--fuel, heat, and oxygen--
are known as the ___.
body mechanics - Answer The proper use of body movements to prevent injury during the
performance of physical tasks such as lifting and sitting is known as ___.
, ergonomics - Answer ___ is the practice or science of maximizing efficiency and preventing discomfort
or injury during the time a person is performing work-related tasks.
carpal tunnel syndrome - Answer A progressively painful hand and arm condition known as ___ can be
prevented by maintaining a proper wrist position while operating a computer keyboard.
straight - Answer When lifting a heavy object, you should lift with your legs and keep your back ___ at
all times.
quality improvement (QI) - Answer ___ policies motivate or require healthcare facilities to monitor and
evaluate their services based on predetermined criteria for the purpose of improving those services.
infection control - Answer all of the activities involved in preventing the spread of infection
bacteria - Answer small, one-celled microorganisms that cannot be seen by the naked eye and which
are potentially pathogenic
fungi - Answer parasitic organisms, including disease-causing microorganisms such as yeasts and
molds, that live in the soil or on plants
anaerobe - Answer an organism that requires little or no oxygen to survive
aerobe - Answer an organism that requires an environment with oxygen to live
morphology - Answer the science or study of the form and structure of organisms
MRSA - Answer an antibiotic-resistant bacterium responsible for an infection that is difficult to treat
and is sometimes prevalent in hospitals, prisons, schools, and nursing homes
indirect contact - Answer a type of infection transmission in which the pathogen takes an indirect path
of transmission--such as through food, air, or clothing--to its next host
Workplace Safety Terminology, Infection
Control Terminology, and Understanding
Infection Control Exam And Actual
Answers.
hospital emergency codes - Answer ___ are signals used in hospitals to alert staff to fire, cardiac arrest,
hazardous material, bomb threat, and other emergencies.
disaster - Answer A(n) ___ is any sudden event that brings great damage, loss, or destruction, for which
all individuals in the healthcare profession must be prepared at all times.
incident reports - Answer The forms used in a healthcare facility to document both safety- and non-
safety-related events that are not part of a routine operation in the facility are known as ___.
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard - Answer The ___, established by the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration, requires employers to educate employees about chemical hazards in the
workplace.
burn - Answer The most common chemical injury is a(n) ___.
MSDS (material safety data sheet) - Answer A(n) ___ contains comprehensive information about a
particular chemical's makeup, dilution, and mixture concentration, and instructions for use.
fire triangle - Answer The three elements needed to start and maintain a fire--fuel, heat, and oxygen--
are known as the ___.
body mechanics - Answer The proper use of body movements to prevent injury during the
performance of physical tasks such as lifting and sitting is known as ___.
, ergonomics - Answer ___ is the practice or science of maximizing efficiency and preventing discomfort
or injury during the time a person is performing work-related tasks.
carpal tunnel syndrome - Answer A progressively painful hand and arm condition known as ___ can be
prevented by maintaining a proper wrist position while operating a computer keyboard.
straight - Answer When lifting a heavy object, you should lift with your legs and keep your back ___ at
all times.
quality improvement (QI) - Answer ___ policies motivate or require healthcare facilities to monitor and
evaluate their services based on predetermined criteria for the purpose of improving those services.
infection control - Answer all of the activities involved in preventing the spread of infection
bacteria - Answer small, one-celled microorganisms that cannot be seen by the naked eye and which
are potentially pathogenic
fungi - Answer parasitic organisms, including disease-causing microorganisms such as yeasts and
molds, that live in the soil or on plants
anaerobe - Answer an organism that requires little or no oxygen to survive
aerobe - Answer an organism that requires an environment with oxygen to live
morphology - Answer the science or study of the form and structure of organisms
MRSA - Answer an antibiotic-resistant bacterium responsible for an infection that is difficult to treat
and is sometimes prevalent in hospitals, prisons, schools, and nursing homes
indirect contact - Answer a type of infection transmission in which the pathogen takes an indirect path
of transmission--such as through food, air, or clothing--to its next host
