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Risk Management Flashcards

1
Q

May cause increased heart rate, convulsions, death,
or may burn eyes and skin
- combustible ad should be used with exercised
caution, under a hood,

A

PHENOL

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2
Q

Should be stored away from acids, and should not be
mixed with formaldehyde as this generates heat and
toxic vapors that can be irritating to the respiratory
system

A

AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE

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3
Q

May be used in replace mercuric oxide when
reconstituting Harris hematoxylin

A

SODIUM IODATE

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4
Q

Explosive when dry or when combined with metal or
metallic salts

A

PICRIC ACID

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5
Q

Can cast frost bites or thermal (cold) burns

A

NITROGEN

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6
Q

Concentrated acid is particularly dangerous because
of its fumes, and should be handled under a fume
hood, using goggles, apron and gloves.

A

HYDROCHLORIC ACID

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7
Q

Toxic to the reproductive, urinary and blood systems
when inhaled or ingested

A

ETHYLENE GLYCOL

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8
Q

Can irritate the skin and the eyes, and can corrode
metal. Should be handlesd under a chemical fume
hood

A

FORMIC ACID

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9
Q

Carries minimal health risk when used in histology
under normal conditions

A

SODIUM THIOSULFATE

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10
Q

Excessive exposure may cause drowsiness, headache,
nausea and cyanosis.

A

ANILINE

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11
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  • Should not be disposed by pouring down the drain
    since they may form explosive picrates with metal
    pipes
A

PICRIC ACID

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12
Q

Strong irritant to skin, eyes and respiratory system
- Corrosive to most metals

A

SULFURIC ACID

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13
Q

Moderate skin and eye irritant, and is toxic by
ingestion and inhalation. It may cause blindness or
death if taken in excessive amounts

A

METHANOL

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14
Q

Identifying, _assessing, and controlling threats to
every individual in hospital Facility

A

Risk Management

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15
Q

Enumerate the common Histotech equipments

A

● Microscopes
● Microtome
● Cryostat
● Autotechnicon
● Automated coverslipper
● Automated H and E stainer

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16
Q

Mild to moderate irritation of the skin, eyes,
dangerously flammable and volatile.

A

ETHANOL

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17
Q

Strong oxidant, eye irritant and corrosive to most metals; Do not mix with formaldehyde or
diaminobenzidine

A

SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (liquid chlorine bleach)

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18
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Because it is a strong oxidant, it should not be mixed with acetic acid, ammonium hydroxide, ethanol, ethylene glycol, formaldehyde, hydrochloric acid, hydrogen peroxide, or sulfuric acid

A

POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE

19
Q

can cause frostbite; Excessive exposure to vapors may cause irritation of the respiratory tract, cough and irregular breathing

A

ISOPENTANE

20
Q

Relatively safe when used as a fresh solution, but can
be explosive when solution becomes old

A

SILVER SALTS

21
Q

Common size that a microtome could cut

A

1-10 mm thick

22
Q

Carcinogenic and can affect the liver, reproductive
organs, central nervous system, blood and gastrointestinal tract. Excessive exposure to the vapor can cause disorientation, loss of consciousness and death.

A

CHLOROFORM

23
Q

can be recycled by distillation or by drain disposal, can be detoxified by a commercial
product, or can be disposed of by a licensed waste
hauler

A

FORMALDEHYDE

24
Q

Corrosive to eyes and mucous membranes; Vials must be stored, broken and opened under a hood, not in the open air

A

OSMIUM TETROXIDE

25
Q

Toxic to kidneys, corrosive to the skin and mucous
membranes and cause cancers. All forms of skin
contact should be avoided.

A

CHROMIC ACID

26
Q

microtome for biological samples

A

Vibrating microtome

27
Q

Repeated exposure can cause impaired memory,
poor coordination, mood swings and permanent
nerve damage

A

TOLUENE

28
Q

Can cause mild to moderate irritation of the skin and
eyes, and is toxic by ingestion

A

ISOPROPANOL

29
Q

Corrosive to skin, mucous membranes and most
metals. It is toxic by inhalation

A

NITRIC ACID

30
Q

Relatively safe when used in dilutions prescribed for
histologic use; When concentrated, it is corrosive and causes severe burns of the eyes, skin and mucous membranes; Repeated skin contact can cause dermatitis and slow-healing ulcers

A

OXALIC ACID

31
Q

Corrosive to eyes and skin

A

HYDROXIDE (SODIUM AND POTASSIUM)

32
Q

Corrosive to most metals, including stainless steel
- Should not be used in tissue processors

A

ZINC CHLORIDE

33
Q

Less toxic substitute for ethylene – based ethers

A

PROPYLENE GLYCOL

34
Q

micrtome for exteremely thin sections

A

Ultramicrotome

35
Q

Should be restricted or avoided if possible, except as
diluent in mounting media or for removing coverslips

A

TOLUENE

36
Q

microtome for frozen samples

A

Cryostat

37
Q

Toxic when absorbed by the skin, can cause severe
irritation of the eyes, and is a potential carcinogen.

A

ANILINE

38
Q

Can cause severe irritation of the eyes and skin, and
are corrosive to metal b

A

MERCURIC CHLORIDE/MERCURIC OXIDE

39
Q

reagent must be handled under a fume hood, with
vinyl gloves

A

ETHYLENE GLYCOL

40
Q

Extremely flammable and highly volatile
- Should be stored only in a refrigerator or freezer that
is especially suited for explosive atmosphere

A

ISOPENTANE

41
Q

Can cause severe irritations of the eyes and skin, and
toxic by ingestion.

A

GLUTARALDEHYDE

42
Q

Harmless # used in concentrations less than 5%

A

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

43
Q

Very toxic and may be fatal when swallowed or
absorbed through the skin or when mixed with

A

SODIUM AZIDE

44
Q

Reagents used to “de-zekerize” ; may be replaced with zinc formalin or glycosal solutions

A

MERCURIC CHLORIDE/MERCURIC OXIDE

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