SAFETY IN THE CLINICAL LABORATORY Flashcards
potentially hazard microorganisms
biological hazards
transmission of microorganisms; essential in preventing the spread of infection
chain of infection
chain of infection requires a continuous link between:
SMS
Source
Mode of Transmission
Susceptible Host
6 components of Chain of Infection
- Infectious Agent
- Reservoir
- Portal of Entry
- Mode of Transmission
- Entry Portal
- Susceptible Host
3 routes of infection
- Ingestion
- Inhalation
- Direct inoculation or skin contact
Personal Protective Equipment
- Gloves
- Fluid-resistant gown
- Eye and face shields
- Countertop shields
primary method of infection transmission
Hand Contact
BEST WAY to break the chain of infection
Handwashing
done when hands are visibly soiled
handwashing (with soap and water)
done when hands are not visible soiled
apply alcohol based hand-rub (ex. hand sanitizer)
the most important part of hand washing
friction
how long handwashing should take
15 (or 20) seconds
if 15 secs and 20 secs were given in the choices, what would you choose
15 secs
Rinse hands in a _________ position
downward
last step of handwashing
turn off faucets with a clean paper towel to prevent recontamination
Handwashing Procedure
- Wet hands with warm water
- Apply antimicrobial soap
- Rub to form a lather, create friction, and loosen debris
- Thoroughly clean between fingers, including thumbs, under fingernails, and rings, and up to the wrist for at least 15 (or 20) seconds
- Rinse hands in a downward position
- Dry with a paper towel
- Turn off faucets with a clean paper towel to prevent recontamination
Handwashing Song
Happy Birthday Song 2x
all biological waste, except urine, must be placed in appropriate containers labeled with
biohazard symbol
the accepted “BIOHAZARD” label
fluorescent orange (Henry)
discard urine by pouring it into _____, avoid splashing, and then flush with water
laboratory sink
true or false
empty urine containers can be discarded as nonbiologically hazardous waste
true
disinfection of the sink using a 1:5 or _____
1:10 dilution of sodium hypochlorite
disinfection of the sink with 1:10 dilution of sodium hypochlorite should be performed ______
daily
disinfection eliminates many or all pathogenic microorganisms, except _______
bacterial spores
a 1:10 dilution of sodium hypochlorite is prepared by adding 1 part of sodium hypochlorite to 9 parts of water that is effective for how many month/s?
1 month
describe the biohazard symbol
three circles overlapping each other (triple venn diagram with the overlapping parts erased)
sharp hazards
needles, lancets, broken glasswares
sharp hazards are disposed in a _____
red puncture-resistant containers
sharp hazard symbol
syringe with cross (idk the term)
the best method of radioactive waste disposal
store the used radio material in a locked, marked room until the background count is down to 10 half-lives for radioiodine