Chapter 2: Safety in the Clinical Laboratory

Question 1

NFPA 704-M

Answer 1

Classifies chemical hazards
RED: fire hazard/flashpoint
YELLOW: reactivity hazard
BLUE: health hazard
WHITE: PPE required

Question 2

Universal precautions

Answer 2

Every clinical laboratory should treat all human blood and other potentially infectious materials as if they were known to contain infectious agents

Question 3

Fire Classes

Answer 3

A: ordinary combustible material
B: flammable combustible liquids, gases, grease, or similar materials
C: energized electrical equipment
D: combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, sodium, and potassium

Question 4

RACE

Answer 4

Rescue, activate alarm call, contain fire, evacuate area

Question 5

PASS

Answer 5

Pull the pin, aim extinguisher, squeeze handle, spray back and forth