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Health & Safety Protocols Flashcards

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  1. When lifting a heavy object from the floor, which body mechanic principle is most important?

    Answer: Bend your knees and keep your back straight, lifting with your legs

    Bending the knees and lifting with leg muscles while keeping the back straight prevents lower-back injury.

  2. A client at home has an old, unlabeled bottle of cleaning solution under the sink. What should the PCA do?

    Answer: Treat it as a hazardous material and remove it from reach, reporting it to the supervisor

    Unlabeled chemical containers must never be used and should be treated as potentially hazardous; the supervisor should be informed.

  3. A PCA needs to transfer a client from a wheelchair to a bed. Which action reduces injury risk the most?

    Answer: Position the wheelchair at a 45-degree angle to the bed, lock brakes, and use a gait belt

    A 45-degree angle minimizes pivot distance, locked brakes prevent chair movement, and a gait belt provides a secure grip for safe transfers.

  4. What does OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard require a PCA's employer to provide at no cost?

    Answer: Appropriate PPE, hepatitis B vaccination, and post-exposure follow-up

    OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) requires employers to provide PPE, offer hepatitis B vaccine, and arrange post-exposure evaluation at no charge.

  5. A PCA notices a strong smell of natural gas when entering a client's home. What is the correct response?

    Answer: Do not operate any electrical switches — evacuate immediately and call the gas company from outside

    Any spark from electrical switches can ignite leaking gas, so immediate evacuation without touching switches is essential before calling for help.

  6. Which situation requires a PCA to complete a formal incident report?

    Answer: A client trips on the doorstep and falls, even if no injury is apparent

    Any fall must be documented in an incident report regardless of visible injury, because internal or delayed injuries are possible.

  7. A client uses a mechanical lift for transfers and the sling appears frayed. What should the PCA do?

    Answer: Report the damaged sling to the supervisor and do not use it until it is replaced

    Damaged lift slings can fail during transfer, causing serious injury, so they must be taken out of service immediately and replaced before use.