Chapter 41: Veterinary Safety
MATCHING
Match the following terms with the correct definition:
a.
bacteria
m.
medical waste
b.
sterile
n.
chemical hazard
c.
sharps container
o.
virus
d.
PPE
p.
OSHA
e.
parasite
q.
MSDS
f.
aseptic technique
r.
nosocomial infection
g.
fungus
s.
indirect contact
h.
biological hazard
t.
DEA
i.
controlled substance
u.
chemotherapy
j.
direct contact
v.
schedules
k.
physical hazard
w.
right to know station
l.
protozoan
x.
zoonotic hazard
1. the contamination of a healthy animal due to unsafe sterile practices of staff
2. agency that regulates controlled substances in veterinary facilities
3. the practice of preventing the spread of contagious organisms and contamination of an area by
practicing sterile techniques
4. concern as living tissue and fluids may have contagious and infectious organisms that may
cause zoonotic disease
5. area to properly dispose sharp items to prevent contamination and spread of disease
6. infections spread from animals to humans
7. safety concerns that may cause injury to the skin, lungs, eyes or other areas due to exposure of
liquids or gases
8. safety concerns that can cause physical harm to a human or animal’s body
9. no signs of living organisms
10. treatment using chemicals
11. safety concerns that pose a risk to humans and animals through contamination of living
organisms through body tissues and fluids
12. a living organism that invades the external area of the body through direct and indirect contact
13. causes diseases that are not treatable and must run their course
14. transmission of a disease though a direct source
15. parasites that are one-celled simple organisms
16. a living organism that invades the body causing illness
17. the area where all OSHA binder information and MSDS sheets are kept
18. drugs that have the potential for abuse and addiction
19. provides for safe and healthy work environments and conditions for all employees
20. items used to keep staff safe from hazards within the facility
21. kept to allow all employees access to information regarding any hazard within the facility
22. classes of controlled substance according to addiction
Match the following terms with the correct definition.
a.
needle, glass, surgical blade
b.
agency that enforces controlled drugs
c.
air borne transmission
d.
living organism that invades the body causing illness
e.
disease source that is not treatable
f.
disease transmitted from animal to human
g.
chemical treatment
h.
disease spread by single celled organism
i.
medicine with potential for abuse
j.
area to place items that may spread disease
k.
spread of a tick borne disease
l.
area where OSHA binder and MSDS binder are kept for staff information
m.
government department that oversees employee safety and work conditions
23. protozoan
24. bacteria
25. medical waste
26. zoonotic hazard
27. OSHA
28. controlled substance
29. biological hazard
30. right-to-know station
31. chemotherapy
32. rickettsial
COMPLETION
1. Bite wounds and falls are examples of ___________________ hazards.
2. The air or water are examples of spreading disease through ______________ contact.
3. _______________ is often treated using chemotherapy.
4. ___________________ drugs are not used in medical facilities due to high addictive potential.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following is not an example of a veterinary safety device?
a.
scavenger hose for anesthesia
c.
sterile surgery gloves
b.
medical waste bag
d.
all of the above
2. Which of the following is not a class of veterinary hazards?
a.
biological hazard
c.
chemical hazard
b.
sharps hazard
d.
physical hazard
3. Which of the following agents is used to treat cancer?
a.
zoonosis
c.
chemotherapy
b.
bacteria
d.
all of the above
4. Which of the following is not a parasite?
a.
rickettsial
c.
protozoan
b.
fungus
d.
coccidia
5. Which of the following OSHA guidelines is not necessary in a veterinary facility?
a.
gas cylinder safety
b.
fire plan and evacuation procedure
c.
protection for ears
d.
all of the above
e.
none of the above
6. Which of the following items is available to determine hazardous ingredients and treatment
protocols for products?
a.
OSHA binder
c.
MSDS binder
b.
right-to-know station
d.
none of the above
TRUE/FALSE
1. The MSDS includes manufacturer information on products.
2. An eye wash station is an example of a safety device.
3. Schedule I drugs have the lowest potential for abuse and addiction.
4. All controlled substances must be kept locked at all times.
SHORT ANSWER
1. List 4 items of professional dress that are safety measures in veterinary medicine.
2. What is the name of the biohazard waste area that holds items such as needles and surgical
blades?
3. What does the abbreviation DEA stand for?
4. What type of zoonotic source is an organism that lives on the external area of an animal and is
spread through direct and indirect contact?
5. List 4 examples of PPE
6. List 3 examples of keeping staff sterile in a veterinary facility.
7. List 2 examples of sharps.
8. List 5 classes or sources of disease.
9. List 4 parts of the MSDS sheet.