MLT 118 Module 4

The CDC recommends vigorous rubbing together of all lathered surface for at least:

5 minutes.

15 seconds.

15 minutes.

60 seconds.

15 seconds

An inexpensive, simple, included method everywhere for safety of all patients and lab workers?

Handwashing

What does NFPA stand for?

National Fire Protection Association

Any and all objects that can penetrate the skin are called and considered?

contaminated sharps

What does R.A.C.E. stand for?

Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish

What does P.A.S.S. stand for?

Pull. Aim. Squeeze. Sweep.

Which fire class involves wood and fire reactivity?

Class A

Spilled ethanol was ignited by a static discharge. What kind of fire is this? A B OR C

Class B — a flammable liquid fire

Killing or removing of harmful vegetation microorganisms on objects

Disinfection

What is the best method to storage chemicals in chemistry lab?

categorical organization

List the three primary blood borne pathogens?

HIV, HCV and HBV

In order, what is the order of BBP?

1.,HBV

2. HCV

3. HIV

What are some engineering controls within the lab to prevent exposure?

Biological safety cabinet

Sharps container

Bio Disposal Bin

Which of the following is the most efficient means of minimizing aerosol production during centrifugation?

Use stoppered centrifuge tubes

Use a refrigerated centrifuge

Use conical centrifuge tubes

Balance test tubes in centrifuge

Use stoppered centrifuge tubes

How is a fire ignited by faulty wiring in a chemistry analyzer classified?

Class A

Class D

Class B

Class C

Class C - eletrical

Proper safety practices including not applying cosmetics in the work area, not using electronic devices in areas where infectious exposure is likely, and not wearing your laboratory coat outside of the laboratory are the responsibility of:

department of human resources.

employee.

employer.

payroll department

employee

Ensuring that lab staff has all sufficient PPE, proper work stations and supplies needed to complete their tasks within the lab is the responsibility of the…

employer

A biosafety level 2 (BSL2) agent is described as:

a. indigenous or exotic agents with potential for aerosol transmission.

b. associated with human disease hazard by percutaneous injury, ingestion, mucous membrane exposure

c. dangerous/exotic agents that pose high risk of life-threatening disease.

d. not known to cause diseases in healthy adults consistently.

associated with human disease

A worker can take all of the following actions to help prevent exposure to potentially infectious materials EXCEPT:

Practice good hand-washing techniques

Using cell phone while working in lab.

Wear appropriate PPE.

Do not eat or drink in the laboratory.

Using cell phone while working in lab.

How is personal protective equipment doffed?

Disinfect area, remove gloves, wash hands, remove lab coat

Remove gloves, disinfect area, wash hands, remove lab coat

Disinfect area, remove gloves, remove lab coat, wash hands

Remove gloves, wash hands, remove lab coat, disinfect area

Disinfect area, remove gloves, remove lab coat, wash hands

Which of the following is the most effective way of preventing hospital-acquired infections?

Changing gloves between patient rooms

Treating all specimens as biohazardous

Wearing impermeable laboratory coats

Washing hands between each patient

Washing hands between each patient

Identify and name two of the below PPE_______________& __________________

Gloves and Goggles

A class A fire involves:

Combustible metals such as magnesium.

Flammable liquids, for example, methanol.

Electrical equipment.

Ordinary combustible material including paper and wood.

Ordinary combustible material including paper and wood.

What is the "A" in the acronym for fire-related emergencies RACE?

Activate alarm

Analyze

Accident

Answer the phone

Alarm

The goal of a laboratory safety program is to:

Become successful in accreditation agency requirements

Decrease the amount of biological waste generated by the laboratory

Minimize the risk of injury or illness to employees

Reduce the number of needlesticks involving laboratory personnel in 1 year

Minimize the risk of injury or illness to employees

All of the following are electrical safety recommendations EXCEPT: 

Use of extension cords should be encouraged

Electrical wires and cords should have no frayed edges

Train employees in how to handle shock injuries

Use properly grounded electrical circuits and devices

Use of extension cords should be encouraged

What type of safety precautions should be taken when the following warning sign is posted?

Radiation

The label identification system designated NFPA 704-M represents which of the following warnings?

Laboratory safety hoods

Chemical hazards

Biohazard materials

Mechanical devices

Chemical hazards

What’s applied to blood and body fluids containing visible blood for all patients to be considered as infectious…

Universal Precautions

Apply the principles of work practice controls and exposure controls to all patients and clinical specimens to prevent exposure of workers to potentially infectious agents and to protect patients

 

Standard Precautions

Not known to consistently cause disease in healthy adults

BSL 1

Associated with human disease, hazard by percutaneous injury, ingestion, mucous membrane exposure

BSL 2

Indigenous or exotic agents with potential for aerosol transmission; disease may have serious or lethal consequence

BSL 3

Dangerous/exotic agents, which pose high risk of life-threatening disease; aerosol-transmitted lab infections; or related agents with unknown risk of transmission

BSL 4

What does the red diamond indicate according to FDHA?

Fire hazard

What does the blue diamond indicate according to FDHA?

health hazard

What does the white diamond indicate according to FDHA?

specific hazard

What does the yellow diamond indicate according to FDHA?

Instability hazard

A patient specimen was spilled; where can the proper steps of cleaning this situation up is located?

Exposure control plan

Where is information located for proper chemical disposal?

SDS manual (safety data sheet)