lab safety

Question 1

Exposure to blood and body fluids is the most common risk assoc
iated in hematology laboratory.

Answer 1

standard precautions

Question 2

pathogenic microorganisms present in
blood causing infection or diseases

Answer 2

bloodborne pathogen

Question 3

provides standards to maintain a safe work environment

Answer 3

Occupational safety and health administration

Question 4

OSHA STANDARDS

Answer 4

1. Handwashing
2. Food, drink, and medications not allowed
3. Applying cosmetics is prohibited
4. Fomites or any surfaces must be kept away from the mouth and all
   mucous membranes
5. Contaminated sharps must be disposed of properly
6. Personal Protective Equipment must be worn at all times following
   the proper donning
7. Equipment should be checked and maintained

Question 5

Fire extinguishers is placed every ______ and checked ________ and maintained _______

Answer 5

• placed every 75 feet
• checked monthly
• maintained annually

Question 6

fire detection system and manual fire alarm is placed ______

Answer 6

near exit door which is less than 200 ft away

Question 7

fire detection and fire alarm should be tested

Answer 7

every 3 months

Question 8

Example of class A fire

Answer 8

• wood
• paper
• cloth
• trash

Question 9

Example of class B fire

Answer 9

• gasoline
• grease
• oil
• solvents

Question 10

Example of class C fire

Answer 10

• computers
• fax machine
• electrical equipment

Question 11

Example of class D fire

Answer 11

• magnesium
• sodium
• potassium
• titanium
• other flammable materials

Question 12

PASS

Answer 12

• pull the pin
• aim at the base of fire
• squeeze the lever
• sweep from side to side

Question 13

Yellow ( Reactivity)

Answer 13

0 - stable
1 - Unstable if heated
2 - Violent chemical change
3 - Shock and heat may detonate
4 - May detonate

Question 14

White (Specific hazard)

Answer 14

OXY
ACID
ALK
COR

Question 15

Blue (Health hazard)

Answer 15

0 - normal material
1 - Slightly hazardous
2 - Hazardous
3 - Extreme danger
4 - Death

Question 16

Red (Fire hazard)

Answer 16

0 - will not burn
1 - Above 200 F
2 - Below 200 F
3 - Below 100 F
4 - Below 75 F

Question 17

Replaced the sharp container once it is ____

Answer 17

3/4 full

Question 18

measures to prevent or reduce the adverse effects of the
emergency

Answer 18

mitigation

Question 19

design of procedures, identification of resources that
may be used, and training in the procedure

Answer 19

preparedness

Question 20

actions that will be taken when responding to the emergency

Answer 20

response

Question 21

procedure to assess damage, evaluate response, and
replenish supplies so that the laboratory can return to normal

Answer 21

recovery

Question 22

a written standard procedure that has been approved
by the person in charged.

Answer 22

Standard Operating Procedure

Question 23

Context of Standard procedure in the in Hematology

Answer 23

1. Calibration and control of basic blood cell counter. 2. Quality assurance in Hematology
2. Calibration and maintenance of semi-automated
   hematology equipment. 4. The

Question 24

Structure of an SOP

Answer 24

1.Title Page
2. Scope
3. Specimen Requirements
4.Specimen Reception
5. Safety Precautions
6. Equipment and reagent
7. Procedure
8. Quality control procedures
9. Maintenance
10. Limitation
11. Reporting Result
12. Specimen Post Test
13. Clinical Significance

Question 25

how long do you soak pipette?

Answer 25

soak in 2.5% hypochlorite for 30-60 mins

Question 26

should be prepared for every analytic test underta
ken and for all significant activities related to the practice
of laboratory

Answer 26

SOP