CHAPTER 8: Safety and Quality Management Flashcards
A technologist who observes a red rash on her hands after removing her gloves
a. should apply antimicrobial lotion to the hands.
b. may be washing the hands too frequently.
c. may have developed a latex allergy.
d. should not create friction when washing the hands.
c. may have developed a latex allergy.
In the chain of infection, a contaminated work area would serve as which of the following?
a. Reservoir
b. Means of transmission
c. Portal of entry
d. Portal of exit
a. Reservoir
The only biological waste that does not have to be discarded in a container with a biohazard symbol is
a. urine.
b. serum.
c. feces.
d. serum tubes.
a. urine.
Patient specimens transported by the Department of Transportation must be labeled as a
a. diagnostic specimen.
b. clinical specimen.
c. biological specimen, category b.
d. laboratory specimen.
c. biological specimen, category b.
A technician places tightly capped noninfectious serum tubes in a rack and places the rack and the specimen data in a labeled leakproof metal courier box. Is there anything wrong with this scenario?
a. Yes, DOT requirements are not met.
b. No, the tubes are placed in a rack.
c. Yes, absorbent material is missing.
d. No, the box contains the specimen data.
c. Yes, absorbent material is missing.
The Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard developed by OSHA requires employers to provide all of the following except
a. hepatitis B immunization.
b. safety training.
c. hepatitis C immunization.
d. laundry facilities for nondisposable lab coats.
c. hepatitis C immunization.
An employee who receives an accidental needlestick should immediately
a. apply sodium hypochlorite to the area.
b. notify a supervisor.
c. receive HIV prophylaxis.
d. receive a hepatitis B booster shot.
b. notify a supervisor.
The first thing to do when acid is spilled on the skin is to
a. notify a supervisor.
b. neutralize the area with a base.
c. apply burn ointment.
d. flush the area with water.
d. flush the area with water.
When combining acid and water,
a. acid is added to water.
b. water is added to acid.
c. water is slowly added to acid.
d. both solutions are combined simultaneously.
a. acid is added to water.
To determine the chemical characteristics of sodium azide, an employee would consult the
a. Chemical Hygiene Plan.
b. Merck manual.
c. SDS.
d. NRC guidelines.
c. SDS.
A technician who is pregnant should avoid working with
a. organic chemicals.
b. radioisotopes.
c. HIV-positive serum.
d. needles and lancets.
b. radioisotopes.
Which of the following laboratory regulatory agencies classifies laboratory tests by their complexity?
a. OSHA
b. CAP
c. TJC
d. CMS
d. CMS
Which of the following organizations publishes guidelines that are considered the standard of care for laboratory procedures?
a. CLIA
b. CLSI
c. TJC
d. CAP
a. CLIA
Quality managment refers to
a. performance of two levels of testing controls.
b. reliable control results.
c. increased productivity.
d. quality of specimens and patient care.
d. quality of specimens and patient care.
When external quality control is run, what information must be documented?
a. The lot number
b. Expiration date of the control
c. The test results
d. All of the above
a. The lot number
