Institutions & Licensed Establishments Flashcards
What is the ASHRAE-recommended minimal thermal standard for dwellings at 40% humidity and an air circulation rate of 45 fpm?
76 degrees F
The distance between the end of the water supply pipe and the sink should be how many times the diameter of the supply pipe?
2
Excessive condensation, corrosion, and mildew occur when the relative humidity exceeds
60%
Nosocomial infections are a recurring problem in
Health care facilities
Minimum wash water temperature in a hospital laundry is
160-167 degrees F
A biohazard is
A material of biological composition, especially if infective, that constitutes a threat to people or their environment
Bloodborne pathogens are regulated by
OSHA
Hantavirus is a virus mainly carried by
Mice
Hantavirus causes a disease that destroys what primary organ in humans?
Lungs
The incidence of tuberculosis in English laboratory workers working with M. tuberculosis was reported to be how many times higher than for the general population?
5 times
The term “universal precautions” refers to
An infection control program regulating the handling of blood and certain body fluids
The biosafety containment level suitable for work involving agents of moderate potential hazard to personnel and the environment is
Biosafety level 2
Biological safety equipment includes
Technical manuals
The three biosafety containment levels consist of a combination of
laboratory practices, safety equipment, and laboratory design
The protection of personnel and the immediate laboratory environment from exposure to infectious agents by good microbiological technique and safety equipment is called
Primary containment
The release of genetically engineered materials into the environment is regulated by
USDA & EPA
