Ch 10 safety True/False Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. When a health care worker is not doing strenuous work, a back brace can be loosened. 2. Some health care facilities require health care workers to wear back supports while lifting or moving patients. 3. Instead of pushing or pulling an object,it is easier to lift the object and get it close to the body. 4. Body mechanics refers to positioning the body so all parts are supported correctly. 5. Back muscles are strong, large muscles and should be used for heavy lifting. 6. Always get help if a patient or object is too heavy. 7. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)establishes and enforces safety standards for the workplace. 8. All manufacturers must provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) with any hazardous products they sell. 9. The Bloodbome Pathogen Standard mandates that all employees be trained in reading and interpreting chemical labels and hazard signs. 10. Examples of body fluids that can transmit disease are blood and blood components, urine, stool,semen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid,saliva, and mucus. 11. Some facilities use a lockout tag system for damaged electrical or mechanical equipment. 12. Since the third prong is not needed,you may use an electrical cord without the third prong. 13. Always make sure you have proper authorization before performing any procedure. 14. If a patient is unconscious, it is not necessary to knock on the door before entering the room. 15. Never perform a procedure without the patient's permission. 16. The major cause of fires is improper rubbish disposal. 17. To operate a fire extinguisher, stand 2 to 4 feet away from the fire. 18. While discharging a fire extinguisher, spray into the center of the fire to eliminate the source of th 19. The acronym "RACE"is commonly used to remember the correct steps for using a fire extinguis 20. Health care workers are legally responsible for familiarizing themselves with disaster policies.

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Ch 10 safety True/False Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. When a health care worker is not doing strenuous work, a back brace can be loosened. 2. Some health care facilities require health care workers to wear back supports while lifting or moving patients. 3. Instead of pushing or pulling an object,it is easier to lift the object and get it close to the body. 4. Body mechanics refers to positioning the body so all parts are supported correctly. 5. Back muscles are strong, large muscles and should be used for heavy lifting. 6. Always get help if a patient or object is too heavy. 7. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)establishes and enforces safety standards for the workplace. 8. All manufacturers must provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) with any hazardous products they sell. 9. The Bloodbome Pathogen Standard mandates that all employees be trained in reading and interpreting chemical labels and hazard signs. 10. Examples of body fluids that can transmit disease are blood and blood components, urine, stool,semen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid,saliva, and mucus. 11. Some facilities use a lockout tag system for damaged electrical or mechanical equipment. 12. Since the third prong is not needed,you may use an electrical cord without the third prong. 13. Always make sure you have proper authorization before performing any procedure. 14. If a patient is unconscious, it is not necessary to knock on the door before entering the room. 15. Never perform a procedure without the patient's permission. 16. The major cause of fires is improper rubbish disposal. 17. To operate a fire extinguisher, stand 2 to 4 feet away from the fire. 18. While discharging a fire extinguisher, spray into the center of the fire to eliminate the source of th 19. The acronym "RACE"is commonly used to remember the correct steps for using a fire extinguis 20. Health care workers are legally responsible for familiarizing themselves with disaster policies.

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1. False 2. True 3. False 4. True 5. True 6. True 7. True 8. True 9. False 10. True 11. True 12. False 13. True 14. False 15. True 16. True 17. True 18. False 19. True 20. True

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## Step 1 The first step is to read and understand each statement. The statements are related to safety measures in healthcare settings. ## Step 2 The next step is to evaluate each statement based on the knowledge of safety measures in healthcare settings. ## Step 3 The final step is to determine whether each statement is true or false.

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