SAFETY IN THE CLINICAL LABORATORY

Question 1

Transmission of microorganisms; essential in preventing the spread of infection

Answer 1

Chain of infection

Question 2

6 components of the chain of infection

Answer 2

remember IREMES:

Infectious agent
Reservoir
Exit portal
Mode/method of transmission
Entry portal
Susceptible host

Question 3

Personal protective equipment:

Answer 3

gloves
fluid resistant gowns
eye and face shields
countertop shields

Question 4

best way to break the chain of infection:

Answer 4

handwashing

Question 5

Handwashing procedure:

Rub to form a lather, create _____ and loosen debris

Answer 5

Friction

Question 6

Hand washing procedure:

Thoroughly clean between fingers, including thumbs, under fingernails and rings, and up to the wrist for at least __________

Answer 6

15 (or 20) seconds

Question 7

Rinse hands in a _______ position

Answer 7

DOWNWARD position

Question 8

what is the hand washing song and how many times should we repeat it?

Answer 8

Happy birthday song 2X

Question 9

All biological waste, except urine, must be placed in appropriate containers labeled with the ________ symbol

Answer 9

biohazard symbol

Question 10

what color is accepted for the “BIOHAZARD” label?

Answer 10

fluorescent orange

Question 11

Disinfection of the sink using 1:5 or ______________ should be performed _______

Answer 11

1:10 DILUTION OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
should be performed DAILY

Question 12

the basic outline of the biohazard symbol is a plain trefoil which is _______________.

Answer 12

Three circles overlapping each other

Question 13

Sharp objects must be disposed of in a ________

Answer 13

Puncture-proof/ resistant containers

Question 14

Best first aid for chemical spills:

Answer 14

flush the area with amounts of water for at least 15 minutes then seek medical attention

Question 15

for alkali or acid burns in the eye, wash out the eye thoroughly with _______________.

Answer 15

running water for 15 minutesYe

Question 16

Yellow quadrant of NFPA hazard classification:

Answer 16

Reactivity/ Stability hazard

Question 17

Blue quadrant of NFPA hazard classification:

Answer 17

Health hazard

Question 18

Red quadrant of NFPA hazard classification:

Answer 18

Flammability hazard

Question 19

White quadrant of NFPA hazard classification:

Answer 19

Specific hazard

Question 20

Yellow quadrant levels:

0 =
1 =
2 =
3 =
4 =

Answer 20

Remember “SUV SM”

0 = Stable
1 = Unstable if heated
2 = Violent chemical change
3 = Shock & heat may deteriorate
4 = May Deteriorate

Question 21

Red quadrant levels:

0 =
1 =
2 =
3 =
4 =

Answer 21

0 = Will not burn
1 = Above 200F
2 = Below 200F
3 = Below 100F
4 = Below 73F

Question 22

Blue quadrant levels:

0 =
1 =
2 =
3 =
4 =

Answer 22

Remember “NSHED”

0 = Normal material
1 = Slightly hazardous
2 = hazardous
3 = Extreme danger
4 = Deadly

Question 23

Degree of Hazard (Hazard Index)

0 =
1 =
2 =
3 =
4 =

Answer 23

Remember “No SMS Ex’S”

0 = No/minimal hazard
1 = Slight hazard
2 = Moderate hazard
3 = Serious hazard
4 = Extreme/ Severe hazard

Question 24

All electrical equipment is grounded in a ________ to avoid electrical shock

Answer 24

3-PRONGED PLUG

Question 25

Flammable chemicals should be stored in safety cabinets and __________ away from heat sources

Answer 25

Explosion-proof refrigerator

Question 26

WHEN A FIRE IS DISCOVERED:

R -
A -
C -
E -

Answer 26

R - rescue
A - alarm
C - contain
E - extinguish/evacuate

Question 27

TO OPERATE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER:

P -
A -
S -
S -

Answer 27

P - pull
A - aim
S - squeeze
S - sweep

Question 28

type of extinguisher for Fire Type A

Answer 28

water

Question 29

what fire type are flammable liquids

Answer 29

Fire type B

Question 30

Electrical equipment fire type:

Answer 30

Fire type C

Question 31

Type of Extinguisher for Fire type C

Answer 31

Halon

Question 32

Flammable metals fire type:

Answer 32

Fire type D

Question 33

Fire type D extinguisher:

Answer 33

Sand
Metal X

Question 34

Fire type of Arsenal fire:

Answer 34

Fire type E

Question 35

Cooking media (grease, oils, fats) fire type:

Answer 35

Fire type K

Question 36

common fire extinguisher for fire types ABC

Answer 36

Dry chemicals

Question 37

common fire extinguisher for fire types BC

Answer 37

Carbon dioxide
Halon