(lab) lab safety Flashcards
t/f: A gauze square must be used in opening reagent bottles
t
t/f: Compliance with the OSHA bloodborne pathogens standards and occupational exposure standard is required to provide a safe work environment
t
most significant hazard
biological hazard
Understanding __ is necessary to prevent transmission of infection
Chain of infection
hazard associated with different infectious agents such as bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses
biological hazard
All biological waste, except __, must be placed in appropriate containers with biohazard symbol
urine
t/f: All sharp objects in the laboratory can possibly present a serious biological hazard caused by accidental puncture
t
All reagents in the laboratory should have __
Safety Data Sheet
where information relevant to the nature of the
chemical, precautions that should be taken after the
exposure to prevent further damage
safety data sheet (sds)
All facilities that use hazardous chemicals are required to have a written __
Chemical Hygiene Plan
RACE
rescue
alarm
contain
extinguish
PASS
pull
aim
squeeze
sweep
Sharps should be disposed of in __ containers and infectious waste should be disposed in __ plastic bags
puncture proof, yellow
Regularly performed in the laboratory to verify that procedures, practices and results are accurate and precise
quality control
Occurs before the actual testing of specimen
pre-examination variables
Processes that directly affect the testing of specimens
examination variables
reagents should be checked against __ levels of control solutions on each shift, or at minimum once a day and whenever a new reagent is opened
2
__ or __ water should be used in preparing for reagents
distilled, deionized
two levels of a control solution
L1: normal
L2: abnormal
used to verify the validity of the rgt measurement
control solution
The manufacturer of the kits should provide __ to further guide the personnel in performing the test
package inserts
Processes that affect the reporting and interpretation of results
post-examination variables
A nonprofit educational organization providing a forum for development, promotion and use of national and international standards
CLSI
t/f: Calibration of machine is under pre-analytical
phase
false
