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22 ENGLISH FOR HEALTH-CARE PROVIDERS
Unit 8.
3.1.
a) case, receptacle b) staff c) accessories
3.2.
a) needles b) case c) gloves d) prone
3.3.
a) Putting used needles in their plastic case again should be avoided because workers
could injure themselves, which often happens when they handle sharp objects.
b) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is the specialized clothing or equipment worn by
employees for protection against health and safety hazards and designed to protect
many parts of the body, i.e. eyes, head, face, hands, feet, and ears.
c) After using patient care gloves, they should never be washed and used again because
it may not be possible to eliminate all microorganisms. Therefore, gloves should be dis-
carded and thrown away in the nearest appropriate receptacle.
3.4.
d) on all occasions, as they may not be safe.
Type of burn Layers of skininvolved Signs and symptoms Healing time Treatment
Second-degree top layer of skin
as well as part
of the layers
underneath
– blisters that may ooze,
severe pain, and redness
– blisters sometimes break
open and the area is wet
looking with a bright pink
to cherry red colour
– depends on the
severity of the
burn
– can take up to 3
weeks or more
Same as in first-
degree burns
Third-degree all the layers
of the skin and
underlying tissue
burnt area is white, yellow,
black or cherry red. The skin
will be dry and leathery
– little or no pain
– the area may feel numb at
first
depends on the
severity of the burn
– Call for
emergency
medical
assistance
– Go to ER
Fourth-degree all the layers
of the skin and
down into the
muscle and the
bone
– little pain
– stiff and charred
Extended time of
healing
– Call for
emergency
medical
assistance
– Go to ER