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STRASINGER (7TH ED. | CHAPTER 1: SAFETY AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT) Flashcards

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What are the (7) types of safety hazards?

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  1. Biological
  2. Sharps
  3. Chemical
  4. Radioactive
  5. Electrical
  6. Fire / explosive
  7. Physical
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What are the sources of biological hazards?

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Infectious agents

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What are the (4) possible injuries caused by biological hazards?

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  1. Bacterial infections
  2. Fungal infections
  3. Viral infections
  4. Parasitic infections
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What are the (3) sources of sharps hazards?

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  1. Needles
  2. Lancets
  3. Broken glass
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What are the (3) possible injuries caused by sharps hazards?

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  1. Cuts
  2. Punctures
  3. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens
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What are the (2) sources of chemical hazards?

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  1. Preservatives
  2. Reagents
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What are the (3) possible injuries caused by chemical hazards?

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Exposure to:
1. Toxic agents
2. Carcinogenic agents
3. Caustic agents

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What are the (2) sources of radioactive hazards?

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  1. Equipment
  2. Radioisotopes
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What is the possible injury caused by radioactive hazards?

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Exposure to radiation

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What are the (2) sources of electrical hazards?

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  1. Ungrounded or wet equipment
  2. Frayed cords
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What are the (2) possible injuries caused by electrical hazards?

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  1. Burns
  2. Shock
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What are the (2) sources of fire / explosive hazards?

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  1. Open flames
  2. Organic chemicals
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What are the (2) possible injuries caused by fire / explosive hazards?

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  1. Burns
  2. Dismemberment
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What are the (3) sources of physical hazards?

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  1. Wet floors
  2. Heavy boxes
  3. Patients
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What are the (3) possible injuries caused by physical hazards?

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  1. Falls
  2. Sprains
  3. Strains
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What is the meaning of CDC?

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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What is the meaning of OSHA?

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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Safety procedure manuals that describe the safety policies are mandated by what (2) organizations?

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  1. CDC
  2. OSHA
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True or False

The chief medical technologist must update and review the manual (safety procedure manuals) annually

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False, the laboratory director must update and review the manual (safety procedure manuals) annually

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What is the meaning of CLSI?

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Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute

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True or False

OSHA provides the guidelines for writing the procedures and policies (of the manuals)

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False, CLSI provides the guidelines for writing the procedures and policies (of the manuals)

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