Phlebotomy Chapter 3 Flashcards
What regulates workplace safety?
OSHA
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What are common bloodborne pathogens?
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV
What should you do if accidentally stuck by a used needle?
1) Flood with water and clean with soap and water. 2) Report immediately to your employer. 3) Seek medical attention.
What does GHS stand for?
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.
What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
A sheet that provides information on the safe use of and hazards of chemicals, as well as emergency steps to take in the event chemicals are splashed, sprayed, or ingested.
What does DOT stand for?
Department of Transportation
What does NFPA stand for?
National Fire Protection Association
What does PPE stand for?
PPE stands for personal protective equipment.
What is a Type A fire extinguisher used for?
A Type A fire extinguisher is used for wood, paper, cloth, and plastic fires.
It contains pressurized water.
What is a Type B fire extinguisher used for?
A Type B fire extinguisher is used for flammable substances such as grease, oil, or gas fires.
What type of fire extinguisher is used for electrical fires?
Type C fire extinguisher
What type of fire extinguisher is used for kitchen fires?
Type K fire extinguisher
What does ‘MD’ stand for in the context of latex sensitivity?
Latex sensitivity
What is an allergic response to latex?
An allergic response to the proteins in latex
