LAB SAFETY Flashcards

1
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Must be readily available in the laboratory

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Safety Procedures Manuals

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Safety Procedure Manual is updated and reviewed ______ by ________.

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Annually // Laboratory Director

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Who mandated the Safety Procedure Manual?

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OSHA // CDC

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Who provides the guidelines for writing the procedures and policies?

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Clinical Laboratory Standard Institute

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Infectious Agents in the Chain of Infection (4)

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  1. Bacteria
  2. Fungi
  3. Virus
  4. Parasite
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Reservoir in the Chain of Infection (5)

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  1. Humans
  2. Animals
  3. Insects
  4. Fomites
  5. Body Fluids
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Portal of Exit in Chain of Infection (4)

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  1. Nose
  2. Mucous Membranes
  3. Mouth
  4. Specimen Collection
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Mode of transmission in Chain of Infection (5)

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  1. Direct Contact
  2. Airborne
  3. Contact
  4. Vehicle
  5. Vector
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Portal of Entry in the Chain of Infection (5)

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  1. Nose
  2. Mouth
  3. Mucous Membranes
  4. Skin
  5. Unsterile Equipment
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Portal of Entry in the Chain of Infection (5)

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  1. Nose
  2. Mouth
  3. Mucous Membranes
  4. Skin
  5. Unsterile Equipment
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Susceptible Host in the Chain of Infection (5)

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  1. Patients
  2. Elderly
  3. Newborn
  4. Immunocompromised
  5. Healthcare workers
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Break the link of Reservoir (2)

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  1. Disinfection
  2. Hand Hygiene
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Break the link of Reservoir (2)

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  1. Disinfection
  2. Hand Hygiene
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Break the link for Portal of Exit (4)

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  1. Sealed Biohazardous Containers
  2. Sealed Specimen Containers
  3. Hand Hygiene
  4. Standard Precautions
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Break the link for Means of Transmission (4)

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  1. Hand Hygiene
  2. Standard Precautions
  3. PPE
  4. Patient Isolation
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Break the Link for Portal of Entry (4)

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  1. Hand Hygiene
  2. Standard Precautions
  3. PPE
  4. Sterile Equipment
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Break the link for Susceptible Host (4)

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  1. Immunization
  2. Patient Isolation
  3. Nursery Precautions
  4. Healthy Lifestyle
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18
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Year the CDC instituted UP

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It states that all patients are considered to be possible carriers of Bloodborne pathogens

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Universal Precautions

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Who instituted Universal Precautions?

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Center for Disease Control and Prevention

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The CDC ______ urine and body fluid ______ contaminated by blood from UP

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Excluded / Not Visibly

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Meaning of BSI

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Body Substance Isolation

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Guidelines that are not limited to Blood-borne Pathogens

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BSI Guidelines

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Guidelines that are not limited to Blood-borne Pathogens

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BSI Guidelines

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Major Disadvantage of BSI Guidelines
No handwashing in between
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Meaning of HICPAC
Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee
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Meaning of HICPAC
Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee
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Standard Precautions is a combination of?
UP and BSI
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Who Combined UP and BSI? (2)
1. CDC 2. HICPAC
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Who Combined UP and BSI? (2)
1. CDC 2. HICPAC
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Who developed the Hand washing guidelines
CDC
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Duration of Handwashing
40-60 secs
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Urine must be discarded in?
Sink
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Disinfection used for sink
1:5 / 1:10 Sodium Chloride
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Sharps Container must be? (2)
1. Punture-Resistant 2. Leak-proof
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Chemical Labeling (6)
1. Poisonous 2. Corrosive 3. Flammable 4. Explosive 5. Carcinogenic 6. Teratogenic
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Chemical Spill Skin contact
Flush with large amount of water for 15 Mins
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MSDS should include the Following: (7)
1. Physical and Chemical Characteristics 2. Fire and Explosive Potential 3. Reactive Potential 4. Health Hazard 5. Safe Handling / Storage 6. Route of Entry 7. Exposure limit and Carcinogenic Potential
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Overall process of quality patient care and is regulated throughout the total testing system
Quality Assessment
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Refers to all laboratory's policies, processes, procedures and resources needed
Quality System
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Testing Control is also referred to as?
Quality Control
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3 Preexamination Variables
1. Specimen Collection 2. Specimen Handling 3. Specimen Storage
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4 Examination Variables
1. Reagent and Test Performance 2. Instrument Calibration 3. Personnel Requirements 4. Technical Competence
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4 Examination Variables
1. Reagent and Test Performance 2. Instrument Calibration 3. Personnel Requirements 4. Technical Competence