TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
TidalHealth Nanticoke
Environment of Care (EOC)
Post-Test Questions
Name: ______________________________ Date: __________ Facility ____________
Please circle the correct answer.
1. A means of communicating hazards includes:
a. Red colored bags
b. Use of biohazard symbol
c. Sharps are placed in puncture-resistant containers
d. All the above
2. A common workplace injury is:
a. Back and musculoskeletal injuries
b. Paper cut
c. Tennis elbow
d. Sunburn
3. Safe practices for computer use include:
a. Height and tilt of the monitor should be set to match the needs of the user
b. Use a keyboard that is designed to minimize stress to the wrist and hands
c. Keep temperature at a moderate range in that area
d. All the above
4. Electrical equipment failures are the second leading cause of fires in health care
facilities.
a. True
b. False
5. Follow the safety guidelines when utilizing a piece of electrical equipment:
a. Extension cords are fine if no one trips on them
b. Use adapters that convert three prongs to two prongs
c. Use only electrical equipment that you have been trained to use
d. Use your own hairdryer in your office if you are running late
6. The acronym to remember in a fire is:
a. Race, Alert, Contain, Exit
b. Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish
c. Run, Alarm, Contain, Evacuate
d. Rescue, Activate, Close, Exit
7. TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke has an Emergency Management Plan. a.
True
b. False
8. Accidental exposure to hazardous chemicals can have serious health effects such as burns,
cancer, and heart disease
a. True
b. False
9. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is required by chemical manufacturers to provide information
regarding the chemicals they produce
a. True
b. False
10. The 800 number to dial at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional to obtain an SDS is located:
a. On the wall in the breakroom
b. In the Managers Office
c. On the screen of each telephone
d. Call Facilities Management to get the number
11. Isolation precautions for each patient can be found:
a. On the whiteboard in the patient’s room
b. Inside their medical record
c. On the door to their room
d. In the nurse's station
12. At TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, the red tape at the beginning of an isolation room tells you:
a. If the floor has been waxed
b. That the alcohol sanitizer is empty
c. What diagnosis is for the patient
d. How far one can go into the room without PPE (personal protective equipment)
13. When washing your hands with soap and water, they must be rubbed together for at least:
a. 10 seconds
b. 15 seconds
c. 2 minutes
d. 6 minutes
14. The Safe Medical Device Act (SMDA) states that all equipment is inspected prior to use
a. True
b. False
15. Signs and symptoms of tuberculosis may include:
a. Coughing for more than 3 weeks
b. Difficulty breathing
c. Chest pain
d. All the Above
16. Diversity can be described as:
a. People with diverse backgrounds, styles, ideas, values, and beliefs
b. Showing respect for the uniqueness of others
c. Recognizing our own beliefs and stereotypes
d. All the above
17. Examples of Protected Health Information (PHI) include:
a. Name and address
b. Date of birth
c. Medical Record Number, Financial Information
d. All the Above
18. It is a policy of TidalHealth that name badges should always be worn.
a. True
b. False
19. It is acceptable to leave a message on a patient's voicemail regarding their lab results as
long as you hear their voice giving the greeting.
a. True
b. False
20. Sexual harassment can fall into one of four main categories:
a. Verbal and Visual
b. Physical
c. Written
d. All the Above
