All Na E2 Ah Flashcards
Cabinets inhales the air from the room space into the fume hood space
LAMINAR FLOW CABINETS
Provide personnel and environmental protection, but do not provide a sterile work surface
CLASS I BIOSAFETY CABINET
Contamination through breaks or cuts in the skin
NON-INTACT SKIN
Primary contributing factors associated with repetitive strain disorders
ERGONOMIC HAZARD
Microorganisms in the human blood
BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS
Healthcare workers are risk of being exposed to blood-borne pathogens
EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN
Removes toxic substances in the air and leaves work clean during the work from bacteria
FUME HOOD
Potential hazard in the workplace when dealing with electrical equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Infection through mucous membranes of the mouth and nose and the conjunctiva of the eyes
PERMUCOSAL
fire or explosion, asphyxiation, pressure buildup, embrittlement of materials, and tissue damage similar to that of thermal burns
CRYOGENIC HAZARD
Condition when there is not enough blood that circulates back to the heart
SHOCK
Patient who undergoes dialysis may request that the dorsum of their hands be used for venipuncture
DIALYSIS PATIENTS
should always be used to transport glass bottles pf acid, alkalis, or organic solvents in volumes larger than 500ml
SAFETY CARRIERS
OSHA Standards
Blood-borne Pathogen Standard
Formaldehyde Standard
Laboratory Standard
Hazard Communication Standard
Respiratory Protection Standard
Air Contaminants Standard
Personal Protective Equipment Standard
Pathogenic microbe such as virus, bacteria, fungus, protozoa
INFECTIOUS AGENT
From splashes and aerosols during centrifuge and aliquot
AIRBORNE
3 basic elements of fire
HEAT
AIR
FUEL
Provide personnel, product and environmental protection
CLASS II BIOSAFETY CABINET
Disease-causing microbe which could be classified as bacteria, fungi, and protozoa
Pathogen
A way wherein an infectious agent can leave the reservoir host
Portal of Exit
What is ALARA?
AS LOW AS REASONABLY ACHIEVABLE
Exposure depends on time, distance and protection
RADIATION
Patients who cannot perform regular daily activities due to their health condition
LONG-TERM CARE PATIENTS
What is EMLA?
EUTECTIC MIXTURE OF LOCAL ANESTHETICS
always IMMEDIATELY wash with water for at least 15mins. “NEVER NEUTRALIZE THE SUBSTANCE IF IN CONTACT WITH SKIN”
CHEMICAL HAZARD
Exposure through the skin due to injuries from needlesticks and other sharp objects
PERCUTANEOUS
substances that prevent the breakdown of glucose by blood cells or glycolysis
ANTIGLYCOLYTIC AGENTS
may used to store flammable materials
EXPLOSION-PROOF REFRIGERATORS
enhance coagulation in serum specimen tubes
CLOT ACTIVATORS
Procedure done on a person who is suffering from cardiac arrest
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR)
Patients need end-of-life care
HOSPICE PATIENTS
Equipment such us centrifuges, autoclaves and homogenizers
MECHANICAL HAZARD
Regular fire drills should be conducted
FIRE
Designed by Charles Baldwin (1966)
BIOHAZARD SYMBOL
Designed to provide maximum protection to the worker and the environment
CLASS III BIOSAFETY CABINET
Airborne, direct or indirect contact, droplets
Means/Mode of Transmission
Provide both personnel and environmental protection from potentially infectious materials and human pathogens
BIOSAFETY CABINET
Donning of PPE
LAB GOWN
HAIR CAP
MASK
GOGGLES
GLOVES
an elderly patient needs special attention that may have special conditions
GERIATRIC VENIPUNCTURE
storage and handling of hazardous chemicals and compressed gasses
CHEMICAL STORAGE EQUIPMENT