Midterm (PMLS 1) Flashcards
it is the assurance that there is an awareness of what exists in the laboratory, where it is, and who is responsible for it
material control and accountability
it is the best place to perform the work when handling an infectious biological material
biological safety cabinet
it is the likelihood of an undesirable event happening, that involves a specific hazard or threat and has consequences
risk
it the the lowest temperature at which a liquid gives off enough vapors to form an ignitable mixture with air
flashpoint
it is most difficult and most effective control measure
elimination
it is the probability an event occurring
likelihood
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
cartagena protocol on biosafety
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
biosafety management
makati medical center is categorized as what type of clinical laboratory
privately owned, instritution-based, tertiary
which of the ff statement/s is not a practice for BSL-3
-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
national reference laboratory which conducts external quality assurance system in hematology
NKTI
NRL for toxicology, water quality and drugs of abuse
EAMC
one of the employees has a red rash after removing gloves. what is the possible reason
may have developed a latex allergy
PASS refers to
operation of a fire extinguisher
Rules and Regulation Governing the
Establishment, Operation and Maintenance
of Clinical Laboratories in the Philippines
RA 4688
Tertiary laboratory should have a floor area
at least:
60 square meters
The device that measures the total amount of
radiation exposure
- Analytical balance
- Survey meter
- Dosimeters
The first thing to do when a fire is
discovered is to
-Activate the alarm system
The head of a tertiary clinical laboratory is a
-Licensed medical technologies
The license to operate a clinical laboratory
should be renewed:
-Annually
The term which means increased glucose in
the blood
-hyperglycemia
This file is a set of instructions compiled by
an organization to help workers in
performing routine operations
-OSHA guideline
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.
-Laboratory Biosafety Manual
What does “cardiomegaly” mean?
-enlargement of the heart
What does sclerosis mean?
-hardening
What does the term “cholecystitis” mean?
-inflammation of the gall bladder
What is a pathogen?
-is the micro-organism that causes infection
What is the plural term of bacillus?
-bacilli
What is the plural term of calyx?
-calyxes
What is the proper way for storing
chemicals?
-Stored in safety cabinets
Which biosafety level is the most stringent,
requiring maximum control and safety
features?
-BSL 4
Which of the following controls protect the
workers from hazards by adding equipment
and design of the laboratory?
-Engineering controls
Which of the following equipment is/are
required in primary category?
-Microhematocrit centrifuge
Which of the following extinguisher does
not leave a harmful residue?
-CO2
Which of the following indicates that there
is a tumor?
-myoma
Which of the following involves preventing
the accidental transmission of disease in the
laboratory?
-Biosecurity
Which of the following is a possible
physical hazard?
-Running to answer the telephone
Which of the following laboratories is
government-owned, institution based and
tertiary category?
-East Avenue Medical Center
Which of the following means “nerve pain”?
-neuralgia
Which of the following means inflammation
of the kidney?
-nephritis
Which of the following means that the
kidneys are not producing urine?
-anuria
Which of the following means that the
patient should fast or not eat anything hours
before testing?
-CBC
Which of the following means that there is a
discharge flowing from the nose?
-rhinorrhea
Which of the following medical terms is in
the plural form?
-bacteria
Which of the following pairs of prefix and
meaning is correctly matched?
-endo: inside
Which of the following pertains to small
cells?
-microcytic
Which of the following suffixes means
aspiration of fluid using syringe?
-centesis
Which of the following terms indicates
decreased potassium in the blood?
-hypokalemia
Which of the following tests are performed
in secondary clinical laboratory?
-Measurement of Glucose, Creatinine and
Uric Acid
Which of the following describe this
picture? This chemical may cause skin and
eye damage
-Corrosive
