LAB SAFETY and RENAL FUNCTION Flashcards
chain of infection (SMS)
source
method of transmission
susceptible host
6 components of chain of infection
infectious agent
reservoir
exit portal
mode of transmission
entry portal
susceptible host
most importent step of handwashing
friction
handwashing time
15-20 seconds
last step of handwashing
turn off faucets with a clean paper towel to prevent contamination
position of rinsing hands
downward
all biological waste, except urine, must be placed in appropriate containers labelled with ____ symbol
BIOHAZARD
color of biohazard label
fluorescent orange or orange or red orange
disinfection of the sink using a dilution of ____ prepared ___
1:10 of sodium hypochlorite prepared daily
a 1:10 dilution of sodium hypochlorite is preapred by adding
1 part sodium hypochlorite to 9 parts of water
best first aid for chemical spills
flush the area with water for at least 15 minutes
what does white quadrant in NFPA represent
specific hazard
what does yellow quadrant in NFPA represent
reactivity/stability hazard
what does blue quadrant in NFPA represent
health hazard
what does red quadrant in NFPA represent
fire hazard
health hazard 0-4
normal material
slightly hazardous
hazardous
extreme danger
deadly
reactivity 0-4
stablw
unstable if heared
violent chemicall change
shock and heat mag deteriorate
may denote
degree of hazards 0-4
no minimal
slight hazard
moderate hazard
serious hazard
extreme hazard
all electrical equipment is grounded in a ___ to avoid electric shock
3 pronged plug
flammable chemicals should be stored in safety cabinets and ______ away from heat sources
explosion proof refrigerators
when a fire is discovered - RACE
rescue
alarm
contain
extinguish
to operate fire extinguisher
pull the pin
aim the nozzle
squeeze
sweeo nozzle
FIRE TYPE: ordinary combustible: paper cloth rubbish plastic wood
type A
FIRE TYPE: flammable liquids : alcohol, ether, grease, gasoline, paints, oil
type b
FIRE TYPE: elctrical equipment
type c
FIRE TYPE: flammable metals
type d
FIRE TYPE: detonation
type e