MTAP2 Flashcards
what is the chain of infection?
Infectious agent - Reservoir - Portal of exit - Means of transmission - Portal of Entry - Hosts
Best way to break the chain of infection
Handwashing
Rinse hands in a ________ position
Downward
Use ___________ if hands are visibly soiled
Handwashing
Use _____________ if hands are not visibly soiled
Alcohol and sanitizer
Brain eating amoeba
Naegleria fowler
Reservoir of brain eating bacteria
Lake or stagnant water
Portal of entry of N. fowleri
Nose
Portal of exit of N. fowleri
Droplets
Susceptible host of N. fowleri
Human
Time for handwashing
15-20 secs
disposal of sharp hazards
OSHA approved puncture container with biologic Hazard symbol
T or F. Needles should not be transported, recapped, bent, broken by hand
T
what specimen is discard by pouring it into a laboratory SINK avoid splashing , and flush with water
Urine Specimen
Disinfection should be done using __________
Sodium Hypochlorite (bleach)
Ratio of bleach to water, and CDC recommendation
1:10
Best disinfectant
Bleach
Best antiseptic used for living tissues
Iodine
Any chemical spill should;
Evacuate the people > Neutralized the chemicals
If eyes accidentally splashed with chemicals, it must be washed with flowing water for at least
!5 mins
Always add Acid to water
Strictly prohibited in Chemical hazards
Mouth pipetting
What are the chemicals labels
Poisonous, Corrosive, flammable, explosive, teratogenic, and carcinogenic
Major source of safety information
Material Safety Data Sheet
We cannot put together reducing and oxidizing agents
Causes birth defect
Teratogenic
Causes cancer. Ex. Crystal violet because of its aniline Dye
Carcinogenic
Fetus in pregnant is at risk.
Radioactive hazard
Radiation is cumulative
chronic
what type of infection for mechanical hazards while centrifuging
Aerosol infection
Know the proper position/posture ar work
Ergonomic hazards
Flammable chemical should be stored in
safety cabinet and explosion proof refrigerators
When fire is discovered
RACE
Rescue
Alarm
Contain
Extinguish
to operate an extinguisher
PASS
pull the pin
aim
squeeze
sweep
Type A
Ordinary combustibles paper, cloth, etc.
Water Dry chem
Type B
Flammable liquids: grease, gasoline, paint
Dry chem, CO2, Halon Foam
Type C
Electrical Equipment and motor switches
Dry chem, CO2, Halon
Type D
Flammable metals, mercury, Sodium, lithium
Metal X; firefighters only
Type E
Detonation, arsenal
Allowed to burn out
Type K
Oil, Grease, fats
Liquid design yo prevent splashing and cool the fire
Yellow (reactivity) : 1
unstable if heated
Yellow (reactivity) : 0
Stable
Yellow (reactivity) : 2
Violent chemical change
Yellow (reactivity) : 3
Shock and heat may deteriorate
Yellow (reactivity) : 4
May deteriorate
White (specific) : OXY
Oxidizer
White (specific) : COR
Corrosive
White (specific) : ALK
Alkali
White (specific) : ACID
Acid
White (specific) : W
use no water
White (specific) : RAD
Radiation
Blue (health) : 0
Normal material
Blue (health) : 1
Slight hazard
Blue (health) : 2
Hazardous
Blue (health) : 3
Extreme danger
Blue (health) : 4
Deadly
Red (flammability) : 0
will not burn
Red (flammability) : 1
Above 200F
Red (flammability) : 2
below 200F
Red (flammability) : 3
Below 100F
Red (flammability) : 4
Below 73C
What is the best extinguisher in type A
Water
What is the best extinguisher for fire from computer
Halogenated carbon
Degree of Hazards : 0
No/minimal hazard
Degree of Hazards : 1
Slight hazard
Degree of Hazards : 2
Moderate hazard
Degree of Hazards : 3
Serious hazard
Degree of Hazards : 4
Extreme hazard
Under OSHA regulations, employers are required to maintain records of occupational injuries and illnesses for length of employment plus _______ years
30
T or F. Any accidents should be reported immediately to the supervisor
True
Types of personal protective equipment
Gloves
Fluid resistant gown
eye and face shields
Countertop shields/Plexiglass
N95 mask and Hepa respiratory mask
Both have 0.03 micron pore
N95 mask and Hepa respiratory mask
Donning
Lab gown
mask
goggles
gloves
Removal of PPE
Gloves
gown
goggles
mask
general procedures/ policies that mandate measures to reduce or eliminate exposure to hazard
Work practice controls
Safety features built into the overall design of a product
Engineering controls
Barriers that physically separate the user from hazard
Personal protective equipment
Can be worn or an equipment that is strictly for emergency used only
Emergency equipent
Anything that can be worn but not for emergency
PPE
Any equipment that is not for emergency or cant be worn
Engineering controls
anything that is through action
Work practice control
Best disinfectant and CDC recommended ratio
Bleach 1:10
what is the last step of hand washing
Turning off the faucet with tissue
What is the first thing to do when someone is in electric shock
unplug the cord
How many nephrons for each kidney
1-1.5 million
Basic structural unit of the kidney
Nephron
Nephron for waste removal and reabsorption
Cortical
Nephron for concentration
Juxtamedullary nephrons
Blood flow pattern
Afferent arterioles
Efferent arterioles
Peritubular capillaries
Vasa recta