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Midterm (PMLS 1) Flashcards

1
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it is the assurance that there is an awareness of what exists in the laboratory, where it is, and who is responsible for it

A

material control and accountability

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2
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it is the best place to perform the work when handling an infectious biological material

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biological safety cabinet

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3
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it is the likelihood of an undesirable event happening, that involves a specific hazard or threat and has consequences

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risk

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4
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it the the lowest temperature at which a liquid gives off enough vapors to form an ignitable mixture with air

A

flashpoint

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5
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it is most difficult and most effective control measure

A

elimination

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6
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it is the probability an event occurring

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likelihood

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7
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it provides an international regulatory framework to ensure adequate level of protection in the field of safe transfer, handling and use of living modified organism (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology

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cartagena protocol on biosafety

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8
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it refers to a system or process controlling safety and security risks associated with the handling, storage, and disposal of biological agents and toxins in laboratories and facilities

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biosafety management

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9
Q

makati medical center is categorized as what type of clinical laboratory

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privately owned, instritution-based, tertiary

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10
Q

which of the ff statement/s is not a practice for BSL-3

A

-Wrap-around gowns, coveralls, head and
shoe covers are used
-Front-buttoned standard laboratory coats
are suitable
-The international biohazard warning
symbol and sign are displayed on laboratory
access doors

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11
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national reference laboratory which conducts external quality assurance system in hematology

A

NKTI

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12
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NRL for toxicology, water quality and drugs of abuse

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EAMC

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13
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one of the employees has a red rash after removing gloves. what is the possible reason

A

may have developed a latex allergy

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14
Q

PASS refers to

A

operation of a fire extinguisher

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15
Q

Rules and Regulation Governing the
Establishment, Operation and Maintenance
of Clinical Laboratories in the Philippines

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RA 4688

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16
Q

Tertiary laboratory should have a floor area

at least:

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60 square meters

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17
Q

The device that measures the total amount of

radiation exposure

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  • Analytical balance
  • Survey meter
  • Dosimeters
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18
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The first thing to do when a fire is

discovered is to

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-Activate the alarm system

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19
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The head of a tertiary clinical laboratory is a

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-Licensed medical technologies

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20
Q

The license to operate a clinical laboratory

should be renewed:

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-Annually

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21
Q

The term which means increased glucose in

the blood

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-hyperglycemia

22
Q

This file is a set of instructions compiled by
an organization to help workers in
performing routine operations

A

-OSHA guideline

23
Q

This manual encouraged countries to accept
and implement basic concepts in biological
safety and to develop national codes of
practice for the safe handling of pathogenic
microorganisms in laboratories within their
geographical borders.

A

-Laboratory Biosafety Manual

24
Q

What does “cardiomegaly” mean?

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-enlargement of the heart

25
Q

What does sclerosis mean?

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-hardening

26
Q

What does the term “cholecystitis” mean?

A

-inflammation of the gall bladder

27
Q

What is a pathogen?

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-is the micro-organism that causes infection

28
Q

What is the plural term of bacillus?

A

-bacilli

29
Q

What is the plural term of calyx?

A

-calyxes

30
Q

What is the proper way for storing

chemicals?

A

-Stored in safety cabinets

31
Q

Which biosafety level is the most stringent,
requiring maximum control and safety
features?

A

-BSL 4

32
Q

Which of the following controls protect the
workers from hazards by adding equipment
and design of the laboratory?

A

-Engineering controls

33
Q

Which of the following equipment is/are

required in primary category?

A

-Microhematocrit centrifuge

34
Q

Which of the following extinguisher does

not leave a harmful residue?

A

-CO2

35
Q

Which of the following indicates that there

is a tumor?

A

-myoma

36
Q

Which of the following involves preventing
the accidental transmission of disease in the
laboratory?

A

-Biosecurity

37
Q

Which of the following is a possible

physical hazard?

A

-Running to answer the telephone

38
Q

Which of the following laboratories is
government-owned, institution based and
tertiary category?

A

-East Avenue Medical Center

39
Q

Which of the following means “nerve pain”?

A

-neuralgia

40
Q

Which of the following means inflammation

of the kidney?

A

-nephritis

41
Q

Which of the following means that the

kidneys are not producing urine?

A

-anuria

42
Q

Which of the following means that the
patient should fast or not eat anything hours
before testing?

A

-CBC

43
Q

Which of the following means that there is a

discharge flowing from the nose?

A

-rhinorrhea

44
Q

Which of the following medical terms is in

the plural form?

A

-bacteria

45
Q

Which of the following pairs of prefix and

meaning is correctly matched?

A

-endo: inside

46
Q

Which of the following pertains to small

cells?

A

-microcytic

47
Q

Which of the following suffixes means

aspiration of fluid using syringe?

A

-centesis

48
Q

Which of the following terms indicates

decreased potassium in the blood?

A

-hypokalemia

49
Q

Which of the following tests are performed

in secondary clinical laboratory?

A

-Measurement of Glucose, Creatinine and

Uric Acid

50
Q

Which of the following describe this
picture? This chemical may cause skin and
eye damage

A

-Corrosive

PMLS 1&2 (8 decks)

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