CC PART 6 (FIRE)

Question 1

Chemical reaction that involves the rapid oxidation of a combustible material or fuel with subsequent liberation of heat and light

Answer 1

FIRE

Question 2

(3) Triggering factors:

Answer 2

○ Fuel
○ Heat or ignition source
○ Oxygen (air)

Question 3

Ordinary combustibles
(Cloth, wood, paper, fabric)

Answer 3

Class A

Question 4

Pressurized water, dry chemical
and loaded steam

Answer 4

Class A

Question 4

Don’t use water on electrical
fires or burning liquids

Answer 4

Class A

Question 5

Flammable Liquids/gases or
combustible petroleum liquids/product

Answer 5

Class B

Question 6

Dry chemical, CO2, Halon
foam

Answer 6

Class B

Question 7

Energized
Electrical
Equipment

Answer 7

Class C

Question 7

CO2, Dry chemical, and halon

Answer 7

Class C

Question 8

Never use water. Dry chemical
may damage electrical equipment.

CO2 leave no residuum good choice for computers, analyzers

Answer 8

Class C

Question 9

Combustible/ Reactive metals/
flammable or combustible metal such as magnesium, sodium, and Potassium

Answer 9

Class D

Question 10

Metal X

Answer 10

Class D

Question 11

Leave to professional fire fighters

Answer 11

Class D

Question 12

Detonation

Answer 12

Class E

Question 13

Allowed to burn out and nearby
material protected

Answer 13

Class E

Question 14

Most common fire extinguisher can extinguish

Answer 14

A, B, and C

Question 15

What is the best type of all-purpose fire extinguisher?

Answer 15

CO2 foam

Question 16

Component of a fire extinguisher that should be used for Class C fires (electrical equipment):

A. Pressurized water and dry chemical
B. Dry chemicals and carbon dioxide
C. Carbon dioxide, halon, and dry chemical
D. Metal X

Answer 16

C. Carbon dioxide, halon, and dry chemical

Question 16

● Have ground, polarity, and leakage checks and other periodic preventive maintenance performed on outlets and equipment.

Answer 16

ELECTRICAL HAZARD

Question 17

General electrical safety rules:

Answer 17

○ Do not operate machines with wet hands.
○ Monitor electrical equipment closely.
○ Wet equipment should be allowed to dry first before plugging it in.
○ Equipment should be unplugged before cleaning.
○ All equipment must be grounded with 3 pronged
plugs.

Question 17

● The danger of electrocution in the laboratory is great due to the presence of multiple electrical equipment.

Answer 17

ELECTRICAL HAZARD

Question 18

Danger of fire, explosion, asphyxiation, or mechanical
injuries

Answer 18

COMPRESSED GASES HAZARD

Question 19

● Liquid nitrogen

Answer 19

CRYOGENIC MATERIAL HAZARD

Question 20

● Factors to consider:

○ Position and posture; be mobile throughout the day.
○ Applied force.
○ Frequency of repetition.
○ Design of hand tools.

Answer 20

ERGONOMIC HAZARD

Question 20

● Danger of fire or explosion, asphyxiation, pressure buildup, embrittlement of materials, and tissue damage like thermal burns.

Answer 20

CRYOGENIC MATERIAL HAZARD

Question 20

● Refers to the effect of repeated manipulation of instruments, containers, equipment, or repetitive strains such as tenosynovitis, bursitis, and ganglion cysts.

Answer 20

ERGONOMIC HAZARD

Question 21

● Refers to equipment such as centrifuges, autoclaves and homogenizers, laboratory glassware, or glass pipets.

Answer 21

MECHANICAL HAZARD

Question 22

Handling chemical spills

Answer 22

CHEMICAL HAZARD

Question 23

● Avoid: ○ Lifting heavy objects improperly. ○ Keeping the load close to the body using the muscles of the legs rather than the back. ○ Gradually increase force when pushing or pulling and avoid pounding actions with the extremities.

Answer 23

ERGONOMIC HAZARD

Question 24

Handling chemical spills ○ The best first aid is to flush the affected area with water for at least _____ minutes. Followed by appropriate medical attention.

Answer 24

The best first aid is to flush the affected area with water for at least 15 minutes. Followed by appropriate medical attention.

Question 25

● Avoid running in the laboratory. ● Watch wet floors ● Avoid dangling jewelry

Answer 25

PHYSICAL HAZARD

Question 26

● Tie back long hair ● Seek help when lifting heavy objects.

Answer 26

PHYSICAL HAZARD

Question 27

● Presented in: ○ Infectious material from patients ○ Improperly processed blood products ○ Inappropriately disposed waste products

Answer 27

BIOLOGICAL HAZARD

Question 27

● Encountered in the laboratory when procedures using radioisotopes are performed.

Answer 27

RADIOACTIVE HAZARD

Question 28

● The amount of radiation in the laboratory setting is minute, but radiation effects are cumulative.

Answer 28

RADIOACTIVE HAZARD

Question 29

● Bunsen burners and organic chemicals ● Cause burns or dismemberment

Answer 29

FIRE HAZARD

Question 30

● Needles, lancet, and broken glass ● Cause cuts, punctures, or bloodborne pathogen exposure

Answer 30

SHARP HAZARD

Question 31

>1 cm Radiofrequency coil in inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer

Answer 31

Low Frequency

Question 32

3 m to 3 mm Energy beam microwave used to accelerate tissue staining in the histology prep process

Answer 32

Microwaves

Question 32

750 nm to 0.3 cm Heat lamps, lasers

Answer 32

Infrared

Question 33

400 to 750 nm General illumination and glare

Answer 33

Visible Spectrum

Question 33

What do we do if we get electrocuted and the machine is grounded?

Answer 33

Turn the machine off or unplug the machine.

Question 34

4 to 400 nm Germicidal lamps used in biologic safety cabinets

Answer 34

Ultraviolet (UV)

Question 35

Which is NOT a hazard associated with the use of liquid nitrogen? a. Shock b. Thermal burns c. Explosion d. Asphyxiation

Answer 35

a. Shock

Question 36

Considered a Mechanical Hazard? a. Centrifuge b. Autoclave c. Homogenizers d. Glass pipet

Answer 36

a. Centrifuge b. Autoclave c. Homogenizers d. Glass pipet ALL

Question 37

General Waste

Answer 37

Black

Question 38

Wet Waste

Answer 38

Green

Question 39

Infectious Waste

Answer 39

Yellow

Question 40

Chemical and pharmaceutical waste

Answer 40

Yellow with black band

Question 41

Radioactive waste

Answer 41

Orange

Question 42

4 BASIC WASTE DISPOSAL TECHNIQUES

Answer 42

● Flushing down the drainage system ● Incineration ● Landfill burial ● Recycling

Question 43

BASIC WASTE DISPOSAL TECHNIQUES Ex: urine or stains

Answer 43

Flushing down the drainage system

Question 44

BASIC WASTE DISPOSAL TECHNIQUES Ex: Sharps

Answer 44

Incineration

Question 45

BASIC WASTE DISPOSAL TECHNIQUES Ex: all solid waste

Answer 45

Landfill burial

Question 46

● Wash out the eye thoroughly for 15 minutes. ● Use the eye fountain

Answer 46

ALKALI OR ACID BURNS ON THE EYE

Question 46

Rinse thoroughly with large amounts of running tap water.

Answer 46

ALKALI OR ACID BURNS ON THE SKIN OR MOUTH

Question 47

● Apply cold running water to relieve pain and stop further tissue damage. ● Use a wet dressing of 2 tablespoons of sodium bicarbonate in 1 quart of warm water

Answer 47

HEAT BURNS

Question 48

● Apply the bandage securely but not tight. ● If 3rd degree burn, do not use ointment or grease. Consult a physician immediately.

Answer 48

HEAT BURNS

Question 49

Wash the wound with soap and water, then apply bandage.

Answer 49

MINOR CUTS

Question 50

Apply direct pressure to the wound area and call the physician immediately.

Answer 50

SERIOUS CUTS

Question 51

Is it significantly different from the previous result? ○ If not, perform a __________. ○ Usually done during the post-examination phase

Answer 51

Delta check

Question 52

● Is it normal? ○ If not, consider the _________ or __________. ○ Should be reported immediately to the attending physician.

Answer 52

the panic value or critical value.

Question 53

● Is it consistent with the clinical findings? ○ If not, do ____________________. ○ Ex. Patient has high BUN and CREA with no previous record; call Clinical Microscopy. If the patient is also positive for urine protein and has a high WBC count, then the patient might have CKD.

Answer 53

pattern recognition

Question 54

● Is your machine accurate and precise? ○ If in doubt, perform _____________________

Answer 54

randomized duplicate testing.

Question 55

Which compares the result obtained for one specimen with the previous result(s) obtained for the same patient? A. Randomized duplicate specimens B. Average normal C. Delta checks D. Pattern Recognition

Answer 55

C. Delta checks

Question 56

Requested by the clinician

Answer 56

TEST REQUEST

Question 57

A specimen was received in your section. You noticed that the first name and last name of the patient match the request from, but the middle name does not. Who should you ask about the specimen? This question is not book-based but instead made from an experience. A. Receptionist B. Nurse Ward: Correct Answer if In-patient C. Medtech who received the specimen D. Physician: never answer this

Answer 57

C. Medtech who received the specimen: Correct answer based on Sir Retoriano

Question 58

Containment and appropriate warning labels

Answer 58

Infrared

Question 59

Filters, diffusers, and nonreflective surfaces

Answer 59

Visible Spectrum

Question 60

Eye and skin protection UV warning labels

Answer 60

Ultraviolet (UV)