U10: Safety Management Flashcards

1
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Choose 2:
Secondary effects of a laboratory accident are

a. loss of expenses
b. loss of reputation
c. loss of personnel
d. loss of customers / income

A

b. loss of reputation
d. loss of customers / income

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plans for preventing sickness and injury to personnel

a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Employee Health Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Safety Codes

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a. Laboratory Safety Programs

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Plans to prevent damage or destruction of physical assets

a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Employee Health Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Safety Codes

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a. Laboratory Safety Programs

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Choose 4:
Objectives of laboratory safety programs

a. Safety skills and attitude of all personnel
b. Surveillance program for promptly identifying hazards
c. Plans for promptly correcting all hazards
d. Laboratory safety efforts with the over-all hospital safety program
e. Proficiency of laboratory customers or clients

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a. Safety skills and attitude of all personnel
b. Surveillance program for promptly identifying hazards
c. Plans for promptly correcting all hazards
d. Laboratory safety efforts with the over-all hospital safety program

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pre-employment physical examination

a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Employee Health Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Safety Codes

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b. Employee Health Program

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Periodic inspection of above in most instances reassessments are made yearly

a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Employee Health Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Safety Codes

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b. Employee Health Program

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Written reports of all work-related illnesses and accidents

a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Employee Health Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Safety Codes

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b. Employee Health Program

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Employee health records for the total period of employment

a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Employee Health Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Safety Codes

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b. Employee Health Program

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Orientation of new employees

a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Employee Health Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Safety Codes

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c. General Safety Program

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Periodic supervisory staff meetings for the purpose of discussing safety

a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Employee Health Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Safety Codes

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c. General Safety Program

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Orderly housekeeping standards for both laboratory and housekeeping personnel

a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Employee Health Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Safety Codes

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c. General Safety Program

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Signs indicating need for special precaution in area

a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Employee Health Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Safety Codes

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c. General Safety Program

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Orderly storage and arrangement of supplies and working materials

a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Employee Health Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Safety Codes

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c. General Safety Program

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Policies governing eating, drinking, smoking and safe attire within the department

a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Employee Health Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Safety Codes

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c. General Safety Program

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Periodic inspections by director or designee for purposes of indicating interest and concern

a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Employee Health Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Safety Codes

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c. General Safety Program

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16
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Consideration of periodic programs by outside persons with expertise in special areas of laboratory safety

a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Employee Health Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Safety Codes

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c. General Safety Program

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Consideration of hiring a full or part-time safety officer

a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Employee Health Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Safety Codes

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c. General Safety Program

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Coordinated efforts with hospital for assuring isolation of communicable diseases, control of nosocomial infections, and plans for dealing with fire and disaster

a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Employee Health Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Safety Codes

A

c. General Safety Program

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19
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T/F: Safety Codes
Use proper techniques.

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T

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T/F: Safety Codes
Use safety devices and protective clothing wherever necessary.

A

T

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T/F: Safety Codes
Do not smoke, eat, drink, bite nails or pencils or apply cosmetics in the laboratory.

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T

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22
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T/F: Safety Codes
Assume that every chemical and biological material is dangerous unless there is definite information to the contrary.

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T

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T/F: Safety Codes
Do not pipet with mouth.

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T

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T/F: Safety Codes
Fooling around should never be permitted in the laboratory

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T

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T/F: Safety Codes
Hands should be washed as often as needed.

A

T

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T/F: Safety Codes
Be tidy, clean up spillage immediately.

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T

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T/F: Safety Codes
Keep hands wet to avoid shocks from contact with faculty electrical switches, plugs and writing.

A

F;
dry

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28
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T/F: Safety Codes
Turn off burners when not in immediate use.

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T

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T/F: Safety Codes
Work responsibly in a laboratory alone.

A

F;
Do not work alone in the laboratory, a second person should be within call.

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30
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result of caustic or corrosive substance

a. external chemical hazard
b. internal chemical hazard
c. biological hazard
d. physical or mechanical hazard

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a. external chemical hazard

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result of the toxicity of substances

a. external chemical hazard
b. internal chemical hazard
c. biological hazard
d. physical or mechanical hazard

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b. internal chemical hazard

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32
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Route which chemicals enter the body:
this is the major route of entry when working with solvent

a. inhalation
b. absorption through skin
c. ingestion

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a. inhalation

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33
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Route which chemicals enter the body:
this may produce systemic poisoning

a. inhalation
b. absorption through skin
c. ingestion

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b. absorption through skin

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34
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Route which chemicals enter the body:
organic lead, solvents such as xylene and methylene chloride, organophosphate, pesticides and cyanides

a. inhalation
b. absorption through skin
c. ingestion

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b. absorption through skin

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35
Q

Route which chemicals enter the body:
accidental ________ due to poor hygiene practices

a. inhalation
b. absorption through skin
c. ingestion

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c. ingestion

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36
Q

T/F:
Programs for Handling Chemicals:
Prescribed containers and adequate storage space

A

T

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T/F:
Programs for Handling Chemicals:
Permanent container labels with clear identification of contents

A

T

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T/F:
Programs for Handling Chemicals:
Policies for transporting containers

A

T

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39
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T/F:
Programs for Handling Chemicals:
Instruction for dispensing, transferring and disposing of all chemicals.

A

T

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40
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Biological Hazards:
“Treat all body fluids __________.”

A

infectious

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41
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Choose 3:
The major routes by which laboratory staff acquire work-related infections are:
a. percutaneous inoculation
b. contact between mucous membranes and contaminated material
c. through PPE
d. accidental ingestion

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a. percutaneous inoculation
b. contact between mucous membranes and contaminated material
d. accidental ingestion

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42
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T/F:
When surfaces are contaminated by biological spills, it is appropriate to:
* Define/isolate the contaminated area.
* Alert coworkers.
* Put on appropriate PPE.
* Remove glass/lumps with forceps or scoop.

A

T

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T/F:
When surfaces are contaminated by biological spills, it is appropriate to:
* Apply absorbent towel(s) to the spill; remove bulk and reapply if needed.
* Apply disinfectant to towel surface.
* Allow adequate contact time (20 minutes).

A

T

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44
Q

When surfaces are contaminated by biological spills, it is appropriate to:

Allow adequate contact time (___ minutes).

A

20 minutes

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T/F:
When surfaces are contaminated by biological spills, it is appropriate to:
* Remove towel, mop up, and clean the surface with alcohol or soap and water.
* Properly dispose of materials.
* Notify the supervisor, safety officer, and other appropriate authorities.

A

T

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46
Q

If laboratory personnel becomes contaminated with biological hazards due to splashes or spills, immediate steps to take include:

Clean exposed skin or body surface with soap and water, _________ (for eye exposures) or _________ (for mouth exposures).

A

eyewash: eye exposure
saline: mouth exposure

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T/F:
If laboratory personnel becomes contaminated with biological hazards due to splashes or spills, immediate steps to take include:

  • Apply first aid and treat as an emergency.
  • Notify supervisor, safety officer, or security desk.
  • Follow appropriate reporting procedures.
  • Report to physician for treatment or counselling.
A

T

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48
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T/F:
Effective use of gloves relies on two simple practices:
1. remove gloves when leaving the work area
2. never reuse gloves

A

T;
After use, gloves must be disposed of in the contaminated waste.

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49
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protect eyes and other mucous membranes from projection by using face shield

a. gloves
b. lab gown
c. goggles
d. masks

A

c. goggles

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50
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T/F:
Contact lenses offer protection from splashes.

A

F

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51
Q

T/F:
Additional eye protection must be worn with contact lenses.

A

T

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52
Q

reduce laboratory workers’ respiratory exposure to airborne highly dangerous pathogens

a. gloves
b. lab gown
c. goggles
d. masks

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d. masks

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53
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T/F:
Masks: use fit-tested particulate respirators with adequate filtering during specimen collection or handling.

A

T;
EU FFP2, US NIOSH-certified N95

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54
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compulsory in all instances

a. gloves
b. lab gown
c. goggles
d. masks

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b. lab gown

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55
Q

T/F:
Be aware of the composition of fabrics, as some might be highly flammable.

A

T

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56
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gloves for hazardous liquids

a. rubber gloves
b. lead gloves
c. surgical gloves
d. insulated gloves
e. heavy leather gloves

A

a. rubber gloves

57
Q

gloves for radioactive materials

a. rubber gloves
b. lead gloves
c. surgical gloves
d. insulated gloves
e. heavy leather gloves

A

b. lead gloves

58
Q

gloves for pathogens

a. rubber gloves
b. lead gloves
c. surgical gloves
d. insulated gloves
e. heavy leather gloves

A

c. surgical gloves

59
Q

gloves for hot and cold objects

a. rubber gloves
b. lead gloves
c. surgical gloves
d. insulated gloves
e. heavy leather gloves

A

d. insulated gloves

60
Q

gloves for certain animals

a. rubber gloves
b. lead gloves
c. surgical gloves
d. insulated gloves
e. heavy leather gloves

A

e. heavy leather gloves

61
Q

for boron, dry fluoride, dimethyl amino, ethylene oxide, hydrogen bromide

a. masks
b. safety eye glasses
c. respirators
d. gloves

A

c. respirators

62
Q

includes instruction for collecting transferring, storing and disposing of all specimens

a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Fire Prevention Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Program for Handling Biological Materials

A

d. Program for Handling Biological Materials

63
Q

Policies for isolating test procedures

a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Fire Prevention Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Program for Handling Biological Materials

A

d. Program for Handling Biological Materials

64
Q

Instructions for washing and the care and cleaning of work surfaces

a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Fire Prevention Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Program for Handling Biological Materials

A

d. Program for Handling Biological Materials

65
Q

Instructions for cleaning and/or disposing of specimen

a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Fire Prevention Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Program for Handling Biological Materials

A

d. Program for Handling Biological Materials

66
Q

Laboratory equipment is a significant source of potential injury to laboratory staff, thus making training in specific safety procedures imperative.

a. external chemical hazard
b. internal chemical hazard
c. biological hazard
d. physical or mechanical hazard

A

d. physical or mechanical hazard

67
Q

autoclaves, centrifuges, compressed gas cylinders and fume hoods

a. external chemical hazard
b. internal chemical hazard
c. biological hazard
d. physical or mechanical hazard

A

d. physical or mechanical hazard

68
Q

safety training and precautions are important

a. chemical hazard
b. fire and electrical hazard
c. biological hazard
d. physical or mechanical hazard

A

d. physical or mechanical hazard

69
Q

Choose 3:
3 types of fire extinguishers

a. water type
b. dry chemical type
c. floor-mounted
d. carbon dioxide type

A

a. water type
b. dry chemical type
d. carbon dioxide type

70
Q

T/F:
For the proper disposal of sharps, recap the needle.

A

F;
avoid needle recapping

71
Q

T/F:
For the proper disposal of sharps, put sharps in a puncture-resistant, leak-proof sharps container.

A

T

72
Q

T/F:
For the proper disposal of sharps, label the container “Sharps”

A

T

73
Q

T/F:
Use boxes in the disposal of
* sharps
*biohazardous materials that have not been autoclaved
*liquid wastes
*chemically contaminated laboratory glassware or plasticware
*chemical containers that cannot be disposed of as regular solid waste

A

F

74
Q

Keep in mind that liquids with low flash points may ignite if they are near heat sources such as hotplates, steam lines or equipment that might produce a spark or heat.

a. chemical hazard
b. fire and electrical hazard
c. radiation hazard
d. thermal hazard

A

b. fire and electrical hazard

75
Q

A small laboratory fire is considered to be one that is extinguishable within _______.

A

1-2 minutes

76
Q

T/F:
Fire and electrical hazards:
Cover the fire with an inverted beaker or dry paper towels. If this fails, use a fire extinguisher.

A

F;
wet paper towels

77
Q

T/F:
For large fires, use a fire extinguisher.

A

F;
call the appropriate local authorities

78
Q

Fire hazards – fires can be divided into how many important classes?

A

4;
designated as classes A, B, C, and D

79
Q

Physical facilities and operational practices that satisfy fire code.

a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Fire Prevention Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Program for Handling Biological Materials

A

b. Fire Prevention Program

80
Q

Instructions for handling and storing combustibles; container labels with “flash points”.

a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Fire Prevention Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Program for Handling Biological Materials

A

b. Fire Prevention Program

81
Q

container labels with “flash points”

A

combustibles

82
Q

Instructions for operating al heat-generating equipment

a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Fire Prevention Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Program for Handling Biological Materials

A

b. Fire Prevention Program

83
Q

Well-conceived and rehearsal plans in event of fire that are closely coordinated with hospital efforts

a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Fire Prevention Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Program for Handling Biological Materials

A

b. Fire Prevention Program

84
Q

Choose 3:
Sources of radiation in the laboratory:

a. radioactive isotopes
b. x-rays
c. centrifuges
d. ultraviolet sources

A

a. radioactive isotopes
b. x-rays
d. ultraviolet sources

85
Q

require special precautions, and dedicated benches with specific bench covers for manipulation of radiolabeled elements are needed

a. biochemicals
b. radiochemicals
c. sharps
d. combustibles

A

b. radiochemicals

86
Q

T/F:
Ensuring quality and safety during laboratory processes is a major concern for laboratory managers.

A

T

87
Q

As a _________, it is important to design and plan laboratory facilities.

a. laboratory director
b. quality manager/ designated safety officer
c. laboratorian

A

a. laboratory director

88
Q

As a _________, it is important to assess all potential risks and apply basic concepts of organization.

a. laboratory director
b. quality manager/ designated safety officer
c. laboratorian

A

a. laboratory director

89
Q

As a _________, it is important to consider the organization of the laboratory when developing new activities or new diagnostic techniques in the laboratory.

a. laboratory director
b. quality manager/ designated safety officer
c. laboratorian

A

a. laboratory director

90
Q

As a _________, it is important to develop basic safety rules and organization, and ensure that personnel are trained in their specific duties

a. laboratory director
b. quality manager/ designated safety officer
c. laboratorian

A

b. quality manager/ designated safety officer

91
Q

As a _________, it is important to know the basics of safety and biosafety management issues

a. laboratory director
b. quality manager/ designated safety officer
c. laboratorian

A

b. quality manager/ designated safety officer

92
Q

As a _________, it is important to know how to perform an extensive risk assessment when developing new activities in the laboratory

a. laboratory director
b. quality manager/ designated safety officer
c. laboratorian

A

b. quality manager/ designated safety officer

93
Q

As a _________, it is important to conduct laboratory safety audits

a. laboratory director
b. quality manager/ designated safety officer
c. laboratorian

A

b. quality manager/ designated safety officer

94
Q

As a _________, it is important to be aware of basic safety rules and processes

a. laboratory director
b. quality manager/ designated safety officer
c. laboratorian

A

c. laboratorian

95
Q

As a _________, it is important to understand the basics of safety and biosafety management issue:
> with toxic chemicals
> biological samples
> physical hazards
> interacting with patients.

a. laboratory director
b. quality manager/ designated safety officer
c. laboratorian

A

c. laboratorian

96
Q

T/F:
Injury Liabilities of the Laboratory include:
* Laboratory equipment
* Storage of compressed gasses
* Needles and sharps
* Exposure to toxic chemicals and radioactive materials pose a real threat to the health and safety of laboratory staff.
* Laboratory acquired infections

A

T

97
Q

T/F:
Injury Liabilities of the Laboratory include:
* Aerosols contamination
* Biological and chemical spills
* Laboratory fires

A

T

98
Q

defined as a deviation or an imbalance between what “should be” and what “actually is” happening

A

the problem

99
Q

change of one kind or another

A

the problem

100
Q

answered by the question, “what is wrong that needs correction”

A

the problem

101
Q

well defined boundaries

a. causality-based problems
b. meaning-based problems

A

a. causality-based problems

102
Q

elements are connected primarily through cause and effect

a. causality-based problems
b. meaning-based problems

A

a. causality-based problems

103
Q

linear relationship

a. causality-based problems
b. meaning-based problems

A

a. causality-based problems

104
Q

the laboratory intercom’s failure to work properly

a. causality-based problems
b. meaning-based problems

A

a. causality-based problems

105
Q

boundaries are poorly defined

a. causality-based problems
b. meaning-based problems

A

b. meaning-based problems

106
Q

rarely are linked directly by cause and effect

a. causality-based problems
b. meaning-based problems

A

b. meaning-based problems

107
Q

the nature of their connections depends on the meaning attached to each elements

a. causality-based problems
b. meaning-based problems

A

b. meaning-based problems

108
Q

the financial proceeds of the laboratory is declining

a. causality-based problems
b. meaning-based problems

A

b. meaning-based problems

109
Q

Which elements are in and which are not?

a. causality-based problems
b. meaning-based problems

A

b. meaning-based problems

110
Q

The facilities, the personnel, the scope of activity, the trend

a. causality-based problems
b. meaning-based problems

A

b. meaning-based problems

111
Q

the elements to include are not given, they must be chosen

a. causality-based problems
b. meaning-based problems

A

b. meaning-based problems

112
Q

employers allow or encourage employees to share or participate in organizational decision-making

a. Participative Problem Solving
b. Unilateral Problem Solving

A

a. Participative Problem Solving

113
Q

a manager may choose to make the decision alone or request input from an individual with specific expertise or experience in the subject matter

a. Participative Problem Solving
b. Unilateral Problem Solving

A

b. Unilateral Problem Solving

114
Q

Rearrange the 7 Steps of Problem Solving

a. Select the best solution–the decision point
b. Evaluate feedback and take corrective action where needed to ensure the problem is solved.
c. Find the problem
d. Develop alternative solutions
e. Implement the solution after developing a plan
f. Diagnose the problem
g. Evaluate alternative solutions

A

C - F - D - G - A - E - B

C - 1. Find the problem
F - 2. Diagnose the problem
D - 3. Develop alternative solutions
G - 4. Evaluate alternative solutions
A - 5. Select the best solution–the decision point
E - 6. Implement the solution after developing a plan
B 7. Evaluate feedback and take corrective action where needed to ensure the problem is solved.

115
Q

T/F:
Sources for finding problem include:
* Failure to meet objectives
* decreased production or quality of service - lowered employee morale
* diminishing income
* rise in incident reports
* Employees, peers and supervisors

A

T

116
Q

T/F:
A manager need only be alert to the existence of problems and prepared to investigate their causes based on the result of opinion, misinterpretation, or bias, and not on facts.

A

F

117
Q

T/F:
To assure a good diagnosis you should:
Define the problem in writing as briefly and accurately as possible.

A

T

118
Q

T/F:
To assure a good diagnosis you should:
Gather as much data as possible to determine the cause/s.

A

T

119
Q

T/F:
To assure a good diagnosis you should:
Identify the specific cause to reduce work later on.

A

T

120
Q

T/F:
To assure a good diagnosis you should:
Identify known constraints and barriers that would preclude some solutions.

A

T

121
Q

T/F:
When gathering information, it is important to work with opinions, not facts.

A

F;
important to work with facts, not opinions

122
Q

to develop a list of possible solutions, as many solutions as possible should be identified, but none of them should be evaluated

A

Brainstorming approach

123
Q

Criticizing the suggestions, to inhibit contributions, one of which could possibly be the basis of the best solution.

A

Brainstorming approach

124
Q

T/F:
Evaluating alternative solution includes taking a direct look at the pros and cons.

A

T

125
Q

T/F:
In evaluating alternative solution, cost-benefit analysis may be appropriate as:
* financial aspect should be quantified
* the patient benefits verified

A

T

126
Q

have a major effect on the total operation

a. considered decision
b. operational decision
c. swallow hard decisions
d. ten-second decisions

A

a. considered decision

127
Q

complicated and require considerable reflection

a. considered decision
b. operational decision
c. swallow hard decisions
d. ten-second decisions

A

a. considered decision

128
Q

require much interaction with others

a. considered decision
b. operational decision
c. swallow hard decisions
d. ten-second decisions

A

a. considered decision

129
Q

the routine kinds of things we do on day to day basis

a. considered decision
b. operational decision
c. swallow hard decisions
d. ten-second decisions

A

b. operational decision

130
Q

an excellent opportunity to develop as decision makers

a. considered decision
b. operational decision
c. swallow hard decisions
d. ten-second decisions

A

b. operational decision

131
Q

the kind that are often personally uncomfortable

a. considered decision
b. operational decision
c. swallow hard decisions
d. ten-second decisions

A

c. swallow hard decisions

132
Q

usually deal with interpersonal relationships

a. considered decision
b. operational decision
c. swallow hard decisions
d. ten-second decisions

A

c. swallow hard decisions

133
Q

Employees may not like the decision but they can understand why it was made.

a. considered decision
b. operational decision
c. swallow hard decisions
d. ten-second decisions

A

c. swallow hard decisions

134
Q

dictated by external pressure

a. considered decision
b. operational decision
c. swallow hard decisions
d. ten-second decisions

A

d. ten-second decisions

135
Q

an employee requesting an hour off that day

a. considered decision
b. operational decision
c. swallow hard decisions
d. ten-second decisions

A

d. ten-second decisions

136
Q

primarily unilateral decisions

a. considered decision
b. operational decision
c. swallow hard decisions
d. ten-second decisions

A

d. ten-second decisions

137
Q

managers must remember that he will be held accountable for the decision

a. considered decision
b. operational decision
c. swallow hard decisions
d. ten-second decisions

A

d. ten-second decisions

138
Q

▪ plan must be developed
▪ designation of required personnel
▪ list of available financial
▪ material resources
▪ assignment of authority, responsibility and accountability
▪ gaining employee acceptance

a. Select the Best Solution
b. Develop Alternative Solutions
c. Evaluate Alternative Solution
d. Implement the Solution

A

d. Implement the Solution

139
Q
  • Take corrective action
  • Priorities are adjusted
  • situations require new action plans
  • the manager’s responsibility to stay on the top of the situation
  • either through periodic progress reports or personal follow-up

a. Select the Best Solution
b. Evaluate Feedback
c. Evaluate Alternative Solution
d. Implement the Solution

A

b. Evaluate Feedback