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U1 LAB: LAB SAFETY Flashcards

1
Q

Most important procedure in healthcare to prevent spread of infection according to WHO

A

Hand Hygiene

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2
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Hand hygiene prevents what kind of infections?

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Nosocomial

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3
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This refers to agent transfer within healthcare premises.

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Nosocomial infections

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4
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First maintenance of hand hygiene

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Proper handwashing

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5
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T/F: Proper handwashing requires a specific procedure in a workplace.

A

True

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6
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Essentials of handwashing

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  • Water
  • Soap
  • Manner on how to do it
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7
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Most important aspect of handwashing

A

Friction Scrubbing

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8
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How many seconds must be allotted for friction scrubbing?

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20 seconds

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9
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How many seconds/minutes must be allotted for surgical handwashing?

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2 minutes

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10
Q

Surgical handwashing must be up until the?

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arms

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11
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When should you wash your hands?

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  • entering, leaving the laboratory
  • touching body fluids or chemicals
  • changing PPEs
  • in between patient contact
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12
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Second maintenance of hand washing

A

Hand sanitizers

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13
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Examples of hand sanitizers

A

70% isopropyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol

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14
Q

Disinfectant is used for?

A

surfaces

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15
Q

Sanitizer is used for?

A

living things

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16
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T/F: Alcohol is both sanitizer and disinfectant.

A

True

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17
Q

Proper order of Donning

A

GoMaGlo (Gown, Mask, Gloves)

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18
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Proper order of Doffing

A

GloGoMa (Gloves, Gown, Mask)

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19
Q

Pipette used in Hematology

A

Thoma pipette

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20
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This reagent is used to lyse RBCs.

A

Acetic acid

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21
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This refers to the historic way, and is prone to exposure to chemical and biohazard.

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Mouth pipetting

22
Q

Sharps disposal is done thru a?

A

Sharps container

23
Q

This is an enclosed space for the sharps, and serves as both biohazard and physical hazard.

A

Sharps container

24
Q

Characteristics of the Sharps Container

A
  • Tight fitting lid
  • Puncture proof
  • Leak free
  • Rigid
  • Has biohazard symbol
25
Q

Color of the sharps container

A

Red and yellow

26
Q

Yellow color stands for?

A

Infectious substances, biohazard

27
Q

Red color stands for?

A

Physical hazard

28
Q

Sharps have this mechanism that prevent the spread of hazard.

A

Engineering controls

29
Q

Most common injury in the lab

A

Needlestick injury

30
Q

Dilution of bleach for decontamination

A

1:10

31
Q

Water allows better what of the cell wall

A

Penetrate

32
Q

Identify for what spill the procedure is:

  1. Wipe with absorbant pad (Tissue/paper towel)
  2. Discard to yellow bag
  3. Decontaminate area (with diluted bleach)
  4. Wash hands
A

Small spills (Wet drops)

33
Q

Identify for what spill the procedure is:

  1. Moisten area with disinfectant (with diluted bleach)
  2. Absorb with tissue/towel
  3. Discard in yellow bag
  4. Disinfect area (with diluted bleach)
A

Small spills (Dried Drops)

34
Q

Identify for what spill the procedure is:

  1. Use special clay/powder (chlorine based)
  2. Scoop/sweep, discard then disinfect
A

Large spill

35
Q

Identify for what spill the procedure is:

  1. Use heavy duty gloves
  2. Scoop/sweep area
  3. Discard to sharps container then disinfect
A

Spills with broken glass

36
Q

Solution 1

A

Fixative: Methanol

37
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Solution 2

A

Eosin (Acidic dye)

38
Q

Solution 3

A

Methylene blue

39
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Solution 4

A

Aged distilled water/buffer

40
Q

Chemicals must be properly?

A

labeled

41
Q

This refers to the ability to transform to liquid then gas form.

A

Volatile

42
Q

MSDS stands for?

A

Material Safety Data Sheet

43
Q

MSDS contains?

A
  • Name
  • Manufacturer
  • Hazardous ingredients
  • Physical and chemical characteristics
  • Documentation
  • Precautionary measures
  • Control measures
44
Q

Fire Extinguisher A is for?

A

papers, wood, cloth, plastic (highly combustible)

45
Q

Fire Extinguisher B is for?

A

flammable liquids, gases, greases

46
Q

Fire Extinguisher C is for?

A

electricals

47
Q

This is used to extinguish reactive materials

A

Halons

48
Q

RACE stands for?

A

Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish

49
Q

PASS stands for?

A

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

50
Q

Safety Program Elements

A
  • Written safety plan
  • Training programs
  • Job Safety Analysis
  • Risk assessment
  • Safety audits (Follow ups)
  • Reporting
  • Investigation of accidents
  • Emergency drills
51
Q

What is best object to combat electrical hazard?

A

Glasswares

52
Q

Alternative objects to use for electrical hazards

A

Wood or rubber

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