Introduction Flashcards

1
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What does the CDC do?

A

Identify new disease and educate on infections.

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2
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What does OSHA stand for?

A

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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3
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What does OSHA do?

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Regulate workplace safety.

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4
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What does SDS stand for?

A

Safety Data Sheet

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5
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What is an SDS?

A

List of all chemicals in the laboratory.

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6
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What does PPE stand for?

A

Personal Protective Equipment.

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7
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Name four items that are considered PPE’s.

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  1. Gloves
  2. Mask
  3. Shoe covers
  4. Gowns
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8
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What does a sharps container look like?

A

Red, leak proof

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9
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What should you fill the sharps container with?

A

Lancets, needles, and microscopic glass slides.

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10
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How full should you fill a sharps container?

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1/3 of the container.

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11
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When should you create an incident report?

A

Needle stick injury (HIV/AIDS/Hep B)

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12
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What does CLSI stand for?

A

Clinical and laboratory standards Institute.

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What does the CLSI do?

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Regulate and accredit all laboratories.

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14
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What does HIPAA stand for?

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Health Information Portability and Accountability Act.

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15
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What does TJC stand for?

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The Joint Commissions.

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16
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What does the TJC do?

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Accredit all healthcare organizations.

17
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What does CLIA stand for?

A

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment .

18
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Name a fact about CLIA tests?

A

Test that have the lowest margin of error Ex.) Pregnancy, flu, strep, COVID