CHAPTER SUMMARY - Principles of Health Sciences - ثاني ثانوي

CHAPTER 1 SUMMARY ■ Safety is the responsibility of every health care provider. It is essential that established safety standards be observed by everyone. This protects the provider, the employer, and the patient. ⚫ Body mechanics refers to the way the body moves and maintains balance while making the most effi- cient use of all its parts. Practicing basic principles of good body mechanics prevents strain and main- tains muscle strength. In addition, using correct body mechanics makes lifting, pulling, and push- ing easier. Knowing and following basic safety standards about hazardous chemicals and pathogens, haz- ards in the environment, and with equipment and solutions is also important. • An awareness of the causes and prevention of fires is essential. Following the fire emergency plan or other disaster plan, knowing the location of fire extinguishers and exit doors, and remaining calm allow the health care provider to help to prevent loss of life or serious injury during a disaster. REVIEW QUESTIONS 1. List the four main reasons why it is important to use good body mechanics. 2. Describe how to align your body to achieve good posture. 24 CHAPTER 1 وزارة التعليم Ministry of Education 2022-1444 GE 44 PATHWARE.CSP HITH SA 24 18/01/2023 14:29

وزارة التعليم 3. You are using an electrical centrifuge to spin blood. You see smoke coming from the back of the machine. What should you do? 4. List four ways that radiation might be a concern in hospitals. 5. List four safety precautions that must be followed while using equipment and solutions. 6. Identify four basic rules that must be followed to protect a patient or resident. 7. Identify five possible causes of fires. Ministry of Education 2022-1444 GE44 PATHWAYS 002 $2 HLTH 58 25 PROMOTION OF SAFETY 25 | 18012023 14:20

8. What are the four types of fire extinguisher? 9. State four elements found in a fire emergency plan. 10. Describe five rules for preventing fires. 26 CHAPTER 1 وزارة التعليم Ministry of Educations 2022-1444 E44 BATHWARE VCSP HITH SA 26 18/01/2023 14:29

وزارة التعليم Ministry of Education 2022-1444 CRITICAL THINKING 1. Create a chart showing the five main types of fire extinguishers and the type of fire for which each is effective. Include examples of each in a health care setting. 2. Think about the tasks that a lab team member does each day. List the safety regulations that the lab team member must be aware of as they accomplish their assignments for the day. ACTIVITIES 1. In a group of four, create a skill checklist to demonstrate safely using a fire extinguisher and putting out a fire. To practice: two people are partners that go in to put out the fire, one person is a "scribe" observing and completing the checklist, and one is assisting the scribe in spotting procedure specifics. 2. In a small group, develop a scenario that demonstrates observation of good practice in the event of a chemical spill such as mercury. 3. With a partner, research and create a training video covering good posture and how to use effective body mechanics. 4. Write a safety guide for nurses working with patients in hospital. GE44 PATHWAYS 002 52 HLTH 58 27 PROMOTION OF SAFETY 27 | 18012023 14:29