Chapter 3 Safety

Question 1

The substances causing latex allergy are similar to ones found in ____ (name 4)

Answer 1

Chestnuts
Kiwis
Avocados
Bananas

Question 2

____ is a true allergic response in which the body’s immune system reacts to the proteins or other components of the latex that are absorbed through the skin. ____ increases absorption. May also occur through ____. Symptoms may ____.

Answer 2

Allergic contact dermatitis
Perspiration
Inhalation of glove powder
Not be localized to the exposed area

Question 3

The safe handling of chemicals begins with ____.

Answer 3

Proper labeling

Question 4

In 2012 OSHA adopted the ____.

Answer 4

GHS of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals

Question 5

Combining acid and water releases ____. By adding ____ to ____ you allow a large amount of ____ to heat. Adding ____ to ____ will cause the ____ to boil on contact and splatter out of the container and onto your skin.

Answer 5

Heat
Acid, water, water
Water, acid, water

Question 6

____ occurs as a result of direct skin contact with material left on the latex surface during manufacturing, such as processing chemicals. ____, ____, and ____ may occur within minutes to hours of exposure. Can be treated by ____.

Answer 6

Irritant contact dermatitis
Redness, swelling, itching
Removing glove and washing exposed area

Question 7

____ fuels a Class C fire and ____ extinguishers can be used.

Answer 7

Energized electrical equipment

C

Question 8

____ is a rapid, severe immune reaction that can be life threatening if not treated. During this reaction the ____ may ____, the ____ may ____ and the ____ drops. ____ and emergency room management are needed for treatment.

Answer 8

Anaphylaxis
Airway, swell shut
Heart rate, increase
Blood pressure 
Epinephrine injection

Question 9

____ dictates the most important steps to take in case of fire or explosion.

Answer 9

Rescue (Remove patients from immediate area)
Alarm (Call 911 or appropriate fire emergency number)
Confine (Close all windows)
Extinguish (Put that shit out)

Question 10

____ mix chemicals together unless following an approved protocol.

Answer 10

NEVER

Question 11

____ uses an extremely strong magnet to create images of the body, powerful enough to pull metal objects at great speeds from across a room.

Answer 11

Magnetic Resonance Imgaging (MRI) machine

Question 12

What are the 5 classes of fires?

Answer 12

A, B, C, D, K

Question 13

Workplace safety is regulated by ____.

Answer 13

OSHA

Question 14

Flush chemically affected area for a minimum of ____.

Answer 14

15 mins

Question 15

In areas where radioactivity is used the ____ is displayed.

Answer 15

Radioactive hazard symbol

Question 16

____ fuels a Class D fire and ____, ____ extinguishers can be used.

Answer 16

Flammable metals

special equipment, D

Question 17

____ is the most common hazard encountered by phlebotomists.

Answer 17

Sharps

Question 18

____, ____, and ____ fuels a Class B fire and ____, ____, and ____ extinguishers can be used.

Answer 18

Grease, oil, flammable liquids

ABC, BC, halogenated agents

Question 19

Never store chemicals ____

Answer 19

Above eye level

Question 20

____ laws allow you to review info on chemical hazards in the workplace.

Answer 20

“Right-to-Know”

Question 21

Always store a chemical in ____.

Answer 21

It’s original container

Question 22

The safety feature on a needle must be activated ____.

Answer 22

As soon as then needle is removed from the vein.

Question 23

First aid for bleeding steps

Answer 23

1. Apply direct pressure to wound with clean cloth
2. Elevate limb above the heart unless fractured
3. Maintain pressure until medical assistance arrives

Question 24

The ____ is a design recognized by firefighters that warns of the location of hazardous materials in the event of a fire. It uses a ____ whose four quadrants contain numbers indication the relative danger leve in four areas: ____ (____), ____ (____), ____ (____) and ____ (____).

Answer 24

NFPA label

Blue (Health Hazards), Red (Flammability), Yellow (Ractivity warning), White (Other)

Question 25

Individuals with known sensitivity to latex should wear a ____.

Answer 25

Medical alert bracelet

Question 26

The ____ in 2010 emphasized that ____ be the initial CPR action for all victims, regardless of age and that ____ is less important than ____ especially in adults.

Answer 26

American Heart Association (AHA)
Continual chest compressions
Breathing aid
Continual compressions

Question 27

Name the early warning signs of shock (5)

Answer 27

Pale, cold, or clammy skin
Rapid pulse
Shallow breathing
Weakness
Possible nausea or vomiting

Question 28

If you are not trained in rescue breathing or cannot provide rescue breathing, you should perform ____ after determining the victim is not responsive and not breathing normally.

Answer 28

Compression only (hands-only CPR)

Question 29

OSHA requires that each chemical comes with a ____, which provides info about the chemical, it’s hazards, and the procedures for cleanup and first aid.

Answer 29

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Question 30

____, ____, and ____ fuels a Class A fire and ____, ____ extinguishers can be used.

Answer 30

Wood, paper, cloth

A, ABC

Question 31

Know the location of ____ and ____ in the lab.

Answer 31

Safety showers, eyewash stations

Question 32

____ fuels a Class K fire and ____, ____ extinguisher can be used.

Answer 32

Cooking oils and grease

Special Equipment, K

Question 33

Three steps of CPR

Answer 33

1. Determine whether victim is conscious. If unresponsive call for emergency medical personnel (911 or within the hospital)
2. Determine if victim breathing normally. If unresponsive and not breathing or only gasping, begin chest compressions immediately. If an automated external defibrillator (AED) is near use that instead/
3. Two fingers above the sternum in between the nipples compress chest between 1 1/2 and 2 in. Compressions should be at a rate of 100/min. Continue compressions until professional help arrives

Question 34

Two other types of secondary labels used to ID hazardous materials are the ____ and ____.

Answer 34

Department of Transportation (DOT) label

National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) label

Question 35

The ____ displays the type of hazard, the United Nations hazard class number, and identifying number.

Answer 35

DOT label

Question 36

____ describes all safety procedures, special precautions, and emergency procedures used when working with chemicals.

Answer 36

Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP)

Question 37

5 steps to treat shock

Answer 37

• Call for professional assistance
• Keep victim lying flat
• Elevate the legs unless a fracture is suspected
• Turn head to the side in case of vomiting and sweep the mouth with finger to keep airway open
• Keep victim warm

Question 38

In 2001 the Needle Stick Safety and Prevention Act required all employers to switch to ____.

Answer 38

Safety needle devices

Question 39

The acronym for fire extinguisher use is ____.

Answer 39

P ull the pin
A im at the base of the fire
S queeze the handle
S weep

Question 40

____ or ____ have replaced latex gloves

Answer 40

Stretch nitrile, vinyl

Question 41

Name the 10 types of hazards

Answer 41

Biological
Physical
Sharps
Chemical 
Radioactive reagents
X-Ray equipment
Electrical
Fire or explosive
Gases under pressure
Latex sensitivity

Question 42

Never add ____ to ____. Always add ____ to ____.

Answer 42

Water, Acid

Acid, Water