Laboratory Operations Flashcards
The government agency of the US responsible for regulating the safety and health of workers is: A. ASCP B. CAP C. JCAHO D. OSHA
D. OSHA
The agency that developed a label designed to communicate specific hazards associated with hazardous chemicals is: A. ASCP B. CAP C. JCAHO D. NFPA
D. NFPA
According to the National Fire Protection Agency, which of the following classes of fires occurs with ordinary combustibles? A. A B. B C. C D. D
A. A
According to the National Fire Protection Agency, which of the following classes of fires occurs with flammable liquids and vapors? A. A B. B C. C D. D
B. B
According to the National Fire Protection Agency, which of the following classes of fires occurs with electrical equipment? A. A B. B C. C D. D
C. C
According to the National Fire Protection Agency, which of the following classes of fires occurs with combustible or reactive metals? A. A B. B C. C D. D
D. D
What is the National Fire Protection Agency's code word for action in the event of a fire? A. EDTA B. OSHA C. PASS D. RACE
D. RACE
Which of the following mnemonics communicates the appropriate procedure to follow when using a fire extinguisher? A. EDTA B. OSHA C. PASS D. RACE
C. PASS
Which of the following fire extinguisher contents is appropriate to use on a Class A fire? A. carbon dioxide B. halon C. metal X D. pressurized water
D. pressurized water
What are the contents of a multipurpose (ABC) fire extinguisher? A. carbon dioxide B. dry chemical C. halon D. metal X
B. dry chemical
If a specimen tube containing patient blood breaks in a centrifuge, what is the first thing the phlebotomist should do?
A. clean up the glass
B. spray the spill with disinfectant
C. sprinkle the spill with absorbent material
D. unplug the centrifuge
D. unplug the centrifuge
What are the three components of radiation safety? A. alarm, confine, extinguish B. PPE, engineering controls, education C. stop, drop, roll D. time, shielding, distance
D. time, shielding, distance
Labeling of hazardous materials is required by:
A. OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
B. OSHA’s Hazardous Communication Standard
C. Patient’s Bill of Rights
D. universal precautions
B. OSHA’s Hazardous Communication Standard
A form provided by chemical manufacturers containing general information, safe handling, and emergency information regarding a particular chemical is called a(n): A. incident report B. material safety data sheet C. procedure manual D. warning label
B. MSDS
An agency that establishes standards for the operation of hospitals an other health care agencies, conducts surveys, and accredits programs that meet the defined standards is: A. ASCP B. JCAHO C. OSHA D. NAACLS
B. JCAHO
Appropriately maintaining a centrifuge is an example of what kind of safety? A. chemical B. electrical C. mechanical D. radioactive
C. mechanical
Which of the following activities should NEVER occur in the laboratory? A. calibration B. eating C. pipetting D. quality control
B. eating
A factor causing emotional or mental strain or tension is called: A. basal state B. diurnal rhythm C. rest D. stress
D. stress
A patient suffering from disease or injury to the central nervous system would most likely be admitted to the: A. geriatric unit B. neurological unit C. obstetrical unit D. orthopedic unit
B.neurological unit
A patient suffering from a mental or emotional disorder would mist likely be admitted to the: A. neurological unit B. obstetric unit C. pediatric unit D. psychiatric unit
D. psychiatric unit
A patient experiencing complications related to pregnancy would most likely be admitted to the: A. obstetrical unit B. odontalgic unit C. oncology unit D. orthopedic unit
A. obstetrical unit
The field of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the elderly population is called: A. geriatrics B. oncology C. proctology D. rheumatology
A. geriatrics
The field of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of joint and tissue diseases is: A. geriatrics B. pediatrics C. proctology D. rheumatology
D. rheumatology
The medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the eye is: A. obstetrics B. ophthalmology C. otolaryngology D. orthopedics
B. ophthalmology
The field of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of the ear, nose, and throat is: A. obstetrics B. ophthalmology C. orthopedics D. otolaryngology
D. otolaryngology
The department of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders associated with male sexual and reproductive systems and renal system for both sexes is: A. cardiology B. dermatology C. immunology D. urology
D. urology
The medical department that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders associated with the esophagus, stomach and intestines is: A. gastroenterology B. proctology C. nephrology D. rheumatology
A. gastroenterology
The medical department that specializes in the treatment of disorders associated with hormone production is: A. endocrinology B. gastroenterology C. nephrology D. urology
A. endocrinology
The department that uses radioactive materials to diagnose, treat, and monitor disease processes is: A. medical imaging B. nuclear medicine C. occupational therapy D. radiation therapy
B. nuclear medicine
The department that assists patients in becoming as independently active as possible, given the limitations of their physical or mental problems is: A. occupational therapy B. physical therapy C. psychiatric therapy D. radiation therapy
A. occupational therapy
The department that works with the patient to eliminate his or her disability or to restore mental or physical abilities lost as a result of illness or accident is: A. occupational therapy B. physical therapy C. psychiatric therapy D. radiation therapy
B. physical therapy
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis of disease from laboratory test results is a : A. pathologist B. proctologist C. rheumatologist D. urologist
A. pathologist
A laboratory professional who enters the field after obtaining a bachelor's degree, including a year or more of study in medical technology, is a: A. certified laboratory assistant B. pathologist C. medical laboratory technician D. medical technologist
D. medical technologist
A laboratory professional who enters the field after obtaining an associate's degree is a: A. certified laboratory assistant B. pathologist C. medical laboratory technician D. medical technologist
C. medical laboratory technician
A laboratory professional trained in all aspects of blood specimen collection and transport is a: A. pathologist B. phlebotomist C. medical laboratory technician D. medical technologist
B. phlebotomist
A laboratory professional who is responsible for the administration of a particular section of the laboratory is a(n): A. administrative technologist B. medical technologist C. pathologist D. technical supervisor
D. technical supervisor
A technologist with an advanced degree and several years experience who is responsible for overseeing all operations including physician and patient services is a(n): A. administrative technologist B. medical technologist C. pathologist D. technical supervisor
A. administrative technologist
What is the highest administrative position on a standard organizational chart for the clinical laboratory? A. administrative technologist B. medical lab technician C. medical technologist D. technical supervisor
A. administrative technologist
The rupturing or destruction of red blood cells, resulting in the release of hemoglobin into the fluid portion of the blood, is called: A. hemoconcentration B. hemolysis C. hemostasis D. homeostasis
B. hemolysis
The disease state resulting from the invasion of the body by a pathogenic microorganism is called: A. infection B. inflammation C. inoculation D. intrinsic
A. infection
An infection acquired in a health care facility is called: A. nosocomial B. nosophobia C. nosotoxicosis D. nosotrophic
A. nosocomial
An infection control program that includes monitoring specific patient population groups and classifications of infection is called: A. surveillance B. susceptibility C. viability D. virulence
A. surveillance
The three components of the chain of infection are:
A. source, mode of transmission, susceptible host
B. source mode of transmission, virulence
C. source, viability, virulence
D. source, viability, mode of transmission
A. source, mode of transmission, susceptible host