Laboratory Safety Flashcards

1
Q

Pathogenic microorganisms present in blood causing infection or disease

A

Bloodborne Pathogens

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2
Q

Greatest or Most Common risk associated with Hematology Laboratory?

A

Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

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3
Q

Greatest or Most Common risk associated with Hematology Laboratory?

A

Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

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4
Q

Who issued the final rule for the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens?

A

Occupational Safety Hazard and Health Administration

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5
Q

Who issued the final rule for the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens?

A

Occupational Safety Hazard and Health Administration

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6
Q

What is the original term of OSHA?

A

Universal Precautions

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7
Q

What is OSHA’S current terminology?

A

Standard Precautions

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8
Q

Give 3 Examples of Bloodborne Pathogen.

A
  1. Hepa B Virus
  2. Hepa C Virus
  3. HIV
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9
Q

One of the most important safety practices

A

Hand Washing

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10
Q

If water is not readily available for handwashing, what is the alternative solution?

A

62% Alcohol

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11
Q

How many seconds does one individual do handwashing?

A

20 Seconds

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12
Q

What must be kept away from mouth and mucous membranes?

A

Fomites or any surfaces

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13
Q

Contaminated sharps must be placed in _________ container / color _____ container with universal biohazard symbol

A

Punture-Resistant / Red

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14
Q

What does PPE consist of?

A
  1. Lab Gown
  2. Gloves
  3. Head Cap
  4. Mask
  5. Eye googles
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15
Q

What is the primary containment of specimens that uses Pneumatic Tube System?

A

Appropriate Tube

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16
Q

What is the Secondary Containment of a specimen that uses Pneumatic Tube System?

A

Special Self-Sealing Leak-proof bag with Biohazard Symbol

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17
Q

What is the ratio for the appropriate disinfectant solution?

A

1:10

18
Q

What % of volume dilution is for appropriate disinfectant solution?

A

10%

19
Q

___ ml of Bleach should be added to ___ ml of Water

A

10 ml / 90 ml

20
Q

____ cups of bleach to ____ gallon of water

A

1 ½ / 1

21
Q

Laboratory employees should receive the HBV Vaccination at no cost before or within _____ days after beginning work in the lab.

A

10 Days

22
Q

What is the Right placement of Fire Extinguishers?

A

75 Feet

23
Q

Fire Extinguishers should be checked ____ and maintained _____

A

Monthly / Annually

24
Q

What is the appropriate distance of fire detection system and fire alarm inside the laboratory?

A

≤200 Feet

25
Q

What class/type of extinguisher used for Ordinary combustible?

A

Class A

26
Q

what is the logo for Class A fires?

A

Green Triangle

27
Q

What type of fire involves Class B?

A

Flammable Liquids, Gases or Grease

28
Q

What is the Logo for Class B Fires?

A

Red Box

29
Q

What is the Class/Type for Electrical Fires?

A

Class C

30
Q

What is the Logo of Type C Fires?

A

Blue Circle

31
Q

Fire Detection and Suppression System should be tested every ____

A

3 months

32
Q

Written fire prevention and response procedures commonly referred to as?

A

Fire Response Plan

33
Q

What should be included in the Labelling of Chemicals? (6)

A
  1. Name
  2. Concentration of Chemical
  3. Preparation Date
  4. Expiration Date
  5. Initials of Preparer
  6. Chemical Hazards
34
Q

Alcohol and flammable chemicals should be stored atleast ____ away from heat source

A

5 feet

35
Q

Safety showers and eye stations should be available every ______ or within ____ of travel distance

A

100 feet away / 10 Secs

36
Q

Use bottle carriers for glass bottles containing more than ____ ml of hazardous chemical

A

500 ml

37
Q

What is used for cleaning microscope objectives under chemical hazard?

A

Alcohol-based solvents

38
Q

____ is formerly known as MSDS

A

SDS

39
Q

MSDS stands for?

A

Material Safety Data Sheets

40
Q

SDS stands for?

A

Safety Data Sheet

41
Q

Grounded equipment consists of a _____ plug

A

Three-Pronged Plug

42
Q

Sharps container should be replaced when the container is ____ full

A

3 quarters