[LAB] LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL MICROSCOPY Flashcards

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 Agency tasked with the enforcement of safety and health legislation

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 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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 Agency that publishes numerous safety standards

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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Infectious agents

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Biologic

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4
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Bacterial, fungal, viral or parasitic infections

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Biologic

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5
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Needles, lancets, broken glass

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Sharps

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Cuts, punctures or bloodborne pathogen exposure

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Sharps

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7
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Preservatives and reagents

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Chemical

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Exposure to toxic, carcinogenic or caustic agents

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Chemical

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9
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Equipment and radioisotopes

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Radioactive

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Radiation exposure

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Radioactive

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Ungrounded or wet equipment, frayed cords

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Electrical

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Burns or shock

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Electrical

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13
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Open flames, organic chemicals

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Fire/Explosive

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Burns or dismemberment

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Fire/Explosive

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15
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Wet floors, heavy boxes, patients

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Physical

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Falls, sprains or strains

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Physical

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17
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 Most direct contact with infection source:

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contact with patient specimens

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18
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has to be complete in order for an infection to occur

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 Chain of infection

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19
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 is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection

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Handwashing

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20
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Guidelines to Prevent and Mitigate Exposure to Biological Hazards

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a. Universal Precautions
b. Body Substance Isolation
c. Standard Precautions

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21
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 All patients are considered possible carries of blood-borne pathogens

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Universal Precautions

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 Excludes urine and body fluids not visibly contaminated with blood

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Universal Precautions

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 Not limited to blood-borne pathogens

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Body Substance Isolation

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 Requires following precautionary measures and wearing of gloves when handling moist body substances

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Body Substance Isolation

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 Does not recommend handwashing after removal of gloves unless there is visible contamination

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Body Substance Isolation

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 Combination of Universal Precautions and Body Substance Isolation

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Standard Precautions

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 Recommends guidelines that are being followed in laboratories today

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Standard Precautions

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 should be disposed in containers with the biohazard symbol  decontamination of biological wastes may be performed via incineration, autoclaving or pick-up by a certified hazardous waste company

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Biological Wastes

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 is discarded by pouring in laboratory sink and the empty container is disposed as non-biological hazardous waste

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Urine

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 May cause physical injury and present a serious biological hazard for the transmission of bloodborne pathogens

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SHARP HAZARDS

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should be discarded in puncture-resistant containers with the biohazard symbol

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 Sharps

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 Every (?) in the laboratory should be presumed hazardous

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chemical

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Chemical Labeling
 Hazardous chemical labels:

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poisonous, corrosive, carcinogenic

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: Standard System for the Identification of the Fire Hazards of Materials

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MNFPA 704

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 Brought about by the use of radioisotopes in certain laboratory procedures

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RADIOACTIVE HAZARDS

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 Effects are cumulative and personnel are required to wear measuring devices to determine their exposure to radioactivity

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RADIOACTIVE HAZARDS

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 Precautions should be observed when working with electrical equipment in the laboratory

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ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

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 Designated hospital personnel should monitor electrical equipment closely

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ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

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FIRE/EXPLOSIVE HAZARDS

 Healthcare institutions should have post-evacuation routes and detailed plans as required by

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JCAHO (Joint Commission in Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations)

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Ordinary combustible materials

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Class A

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Water, dry chemical, foam, loaded steam

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Class A

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Flammable organic chemicals

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Class B

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Dry chemical, CO2, loaded steam, halon

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Class B

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Electrical

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Class C

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Dry chemical, CO2, halon

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Class C

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Combustible metals

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Class D

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Sand or dry powder

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Class D

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Grease, oil, fats

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Class K

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Liquids designed to prevent splashing and cool the fire

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Class K

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 General precautions to consider are to avoid running in rooms and hallways, watch for wet floors, bend the knees when lifting heavy objects, keep long hair pulled back, avoid dangling jewelry and maintain a clean, organized work area

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PHYSICAL HAZARDS

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 Wear closed-toes shoes that provide maximum support for safety and comfort

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PHYSICAL HAZARDS