General Knowledge Quiz #1

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  • 1. 

    What is the most efficient and effective method to prevent the spread of infection?

    • A.

      Staying home from work when not feeling well.

    • B.

      Hand washing.

    • C.

      Use hand sanitizer regularly.

    • D.

      Wearing protective equipment when working with clients.

    • E.

      Practice universal precautions.

    Correct Answer
    B. Hand washing.
    Explanation
    The best way to control the spread of infection is to practice proper hygiene. On a daily basis, hand washing by all staff members is the most efficients and effective method to preventing the spread of infection.

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  • 2. 

    In all office, the fire alarm can be found...

    • A.

      On the wall, near the exit.

    • B.

      In the admin area.

    • C.

      On the alarm pad.

    • D.

      Through the telephone PA system.

    Correct Answer
    C. On the alarm pad.
    Explanation
    If you discover a fire or see smoke, the fire alarm is located on the alarm key pads in all offices. Press and hold the button with the flame symbol next to it until the alarm sounds.

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  • 3. 

    In case of an earthquake, what is the correct procedure?

    • A.

      Run out of the building to the meeting place.

    • B.

      Duck and cover until the shaking stops, then count to 60 slowly and vacate the building watching for potential danger.

    • C.

      Duck and cover, count to 60, then vacate the building.

    • D.

      Get your car out of underground parking and drive home as safely as possible.

    Correct Answer
    B. Duck and cover until the shaking stops, then count to 60 slowly and vacate the building watching for potential danger.
    Explanation
    Assume the "duck and cover" position; crouch down to protect your internal organs and place your hands on the back of your neck.

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  • 4. 

    If you are bitten by a client and the skin is broken, what do you do?

    • A.

      Ask parent to restrain the child and go to the hospital.

    • B.

      Consult with your family physician immediately.

    • C.

      File a WCB claim immediately.

    • D.

      Stay calm and invite the child to use his words to exprss his feelings.

    Correct Answer
    B. Consult with your family physician immediately.
    Explanation
    Consult with a physician immediately and complete an Incident Report.

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  • 5. 

    Staff members should wash their hands...

    • A.

      Every 15 minutes.

    • B.

      Using a mild bleach solution.

    • C.

      At least twice a day.

    • D.

      Before and after providing services.

    Correct Answer
    D. Before and after providing services.
    Explanation
    Before and after providing services regardless of whether they have provided direct care to the client.

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  • 6. 

    A person receiving a bomb threat should immediately...

    • A.

      Alert a nearby staff member that a threat is being received.

    • B.

      File an incident report.

    • C.

      Yell "BOMB" and run from the building.

    • D.

      Page and notify everyone of an evacuation.

    Correct Answer
    A. Alert a nearby staff member that a threat is being received.
    Explanation
    The person receiving the call should alert a nearby staff member by waving arm & writing a message so as not to alert the caller.

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  • 7. 

    On intake or first visits with clients, if there is no alternative but to book an after hours or late visit alone then it is the staff members responsibility to:

    • A.

      Carry a cell phone.

    • B.

      Cancel the appointment.

    • C.

      Let reception know where you will be and for how long.

    • D.

      Make arrangements with supervisor or alternative to check in at the end of the visit.

    Correct Answer
    D. Make arrangements with supervisor or alternative to check in at the end of the visit.
    Explanation
    Every effort should be made to book an intake or first visit during regular office hours, at the Centre or jointly with another team member.

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  • 8. 

    On a home visit, if a situation makes you feel uncomfortable you should:

    • A.

      Excuse yourself from the appointment and leave the home.

    • B.

      Phone 911.

    • C.

      Continue with the visit but stay near the door.

    • D.

      Check in with reception and let them know that you are uncomfortable.

    Correct Answer
    A. Excuse yourself from the appointment and leave the home.
    Explanation
    In the situation of violence or threatened violence, call 911 and report the situation when it is safe to do so.

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  • 9. 

    Where to you find a list of emergency and non emergency numbers?

    • A.

      On the staff intranet.

    • B.

      Pre-programmed in your desk phone

    • C.

      On the back of your OH&S handbook.

    • D.

      At reception.

    Correct Answer
    C. On the back of your OH&S handbook.
    Explanation
    All staff should have a copy of the OH&S handbook at their desks and easy to access.

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  • 10. 

    If a staff person or client appears to be seriously injured or ill what should the first person on the scene do?

    • A.

      Move the injured person to a comfortable place.

    • B.

      Call a family member.

    • C.

      Call for a first aid attendant.

    • D.

      Call 911.

    Correct Answer
    C. Call for a first aid attendant.
    Explanation
    The first person on the scene should alert a staff member with first aid training to attend and provide necessary emergency care. 911 should then be called. These two activities could happen within a short period of time but it is important to have someone on the scene as soon as possible with first aid training. The best scenario would be to have someone alert the first aid attendant and someone call 911 simultaneously.

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  • 11. 

    An OH&S Incident Report Form is completed in the event of a....

    • A.

      Medical Emergency

    • B.

      Motor vehicle accident during work time.

    • C.

      Bomb threat.

    • D.

      Potentially violent situation.

    • E.

      All of the above.

    Correct Answer
    E. All of the above.
    Explanation
    Incidents that need to be reported on the OH&S Incident Report Form include medical emergency, injury to employees or clients, incidents requiring first aid, motor vehicle accidents during work time, threats or potential threats of violence, weapons, bomb threats, fire, natural disaster, utility failures, unsafe environmental practices, abuse or neglect, communicable diseases or infection control issues, sexual assault, biohazard accidents, use and posession of unauthourized legal or illegal substances and any other situations that pose a threat to the health and safety of clients, employees or the public.

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  • 12. 

    List as many OH&S infractions that you can find.

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