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
2
Q
plans for preventing sickness and injury to personnel
a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Employee Health Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Safety Codes
A
a. Laboratory Safety Programs
3
Q
Plans to prevent damage or destruction of physical assets
a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Employee Health Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Safety Codes
A
a. Laboratory Safety Programs
4
Q
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
5
Q
pre-employment physical examination
a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Employee Health Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Safety Codes
A
b. Employee Health Program
6
Q
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
A
b. Employee Health Program
7
Q
Written reports of all work-related illnesses and accidents
a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Employee Health Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Safety Codes
A
b. Employee Health Program
8
Q
Employee health records for the total period of employment
a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Employee Health Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Safety Codes
A
b. Employee Health Program
9
Q
Orientation of new employees
a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Employee Health Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Safety Codes
A
c. General Safety Program
10
Q
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
A
c. General Safety Program
11
Q
Orderly housekeeping standards for both laboratory and housekeeping personnel
a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Employee Health Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Safety Codes
A
c. General Safety Program
12
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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
A
c. General Safety Program
13
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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
A
c. General Safety Program
14
Q
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
A
c. General Safety Program
15
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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
A
c. General Safety Program
16
Q
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
A
c. General Safety Program
17
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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
A
c. General Safety Program
18
Q
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
19
Q
T/F: Safety Codes
Use proper techniques.
A
T
20
Q
T/F: Safety Codes
Use safety devices and protective clothing wherever necessary.
A
T
21
Q
T/F: Safety Codes
Do not smoke, eat, drink, bite nails or pencils or apply cosmetics in the laboratory.
A
T
22
Q
T/F: Safety Codes
Assume that every chemical and biological material is dangerous unless there is definite information to the contrary.
A
T
23
Q
T/F: Safety Codes
Do not pipet with mouth.
A
T
24
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T/F: Safety Codes
Fooling around should never be permitted in the laboratory
A
T
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T/F: Safety Codes
Hands should be washed as often as needed.
T
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T/F: Safety Codes
Be tidy, clean up spillage immediately.
T
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T/F: Safety Codes
Keep hands wet to avoid shocks from contact with faculty electrical switches, plugs and writing.
F;
dry
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T/F: Safety Codes
Turn off burners when not in immediate use.
T
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T/F: Safety Codes
Work responsibly in a laboratory alone.
F;
Do not work alone in the laboratory, a second person should be within call.
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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
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
b. internal chemical hazard
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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
a. inhalation
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Route which chemicals enter the body:
this may produce systemic poisoning
a. inhalation
b. absorption through skin
c. ingestion
b. absorption through skin
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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
b. absorption through skin
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Route which chemicals enter the body:
accidental ________ due to poor hygiene practices
a. inhalation
b. absorption through skin
c. ingestion
c. ingestion
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T/F:
Programs for Handling Chemicals:
Prescribed containers and adequate storage space
T
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T/F:
Programs for Handling Chemicals:
Permanent container labels with clear identification of contents
T
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T/F:
Programs for Handling Chemicals:
Policies for transporting containers
T
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T/F:
Programs for Handling Chemicals:
Instruction for dispensing, transferring and disposing of all chemicals.
T
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Biological Hazards:
“Treat all body fluids __________.”
infectious
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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
a. percutaneous inoculation
b. contact between mucous membranes and contaminated material
d. accidental ingestion
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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.
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).
T
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When surfaces are contaminated by biological spills, it is appropriate to:
Allow adequate contact time (___ minutes).
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.
T
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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).
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.
T
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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
T;
After use, gloves must be disposed of in the contaminated waste.
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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
c. goggles
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T/F:
Contact lenses offer protection from splashes.
F
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T/F:
Additional eye protection must be worn with contact lenses.
T
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reduce laboratory workers' respiratory exposure to airborne highly dangerous pathogens
a. gloves
b. lab gown
c. goggles
d. masks
d. masks
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T/F:
Masks: use fit-tested particulate respirators with adequate filtering during specimen collection or handling.
T;
EU FFP2, US NIOSH-certified N95
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compulsory in all instances
a. gloves
b. lab gown
c. goggles
d. masks
b. lab gown
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T/F:
Be aware of the composition of fabrics, as some might be highly flammable.
T
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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. rubber gloves
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gloves for radioactive materials
a. rubber gloves
b. lead gloves
c. surgical gloves
d. insulated gloves
e. heavy leather gloves
b. lead gloves
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gloves for pathogens
a. rubber gloves
b. lead gloves
c. surgical gloves
d. insulated gloves
e. heavy leather gloves
c. surgical gloves
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gloves for hot and cold objects
a. rubber gloves
b. lead gloves
c. surgical gloves
d. insulated gloves
e. heavy leather gloves
d. insulated gloves
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gloves for certain animals
a. rubber gloves
b. lead gloves
c. surgical gloves
d. insulated gloves
e. heavy leather gloves
e. heavy leather gloves
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for boron, dry fluoride, dimethyl amino, ethylene oxide, hydrogen bromide
a. masks
b. safety eye glasses
c. respirators
d. gloves
c. respirators
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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
d. Program for Handling Biological Materials
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Policies for isolating test procedures
a. Laboratory Safety Programs
b. Fire Prevention Program
c. General Safety Program
d. Program for Handling Biological Materials
d. Program for Handling Biological Materials
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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
d. Program for Handling Biological Materials
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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
d. Program for Handling Biological Materials
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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
d. physical or mechanical hazard
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autoclaves, centrifuges, compressed gas cylinders and fume hoods
a. external chemical hazard
b. internal chemical hazard
c. biological hazard
d. physical or mechanical hazard
d. physical or mechanical hazard
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safety training and precautions are important
a. chemical hazard
b. fire and electrical hazard
c. biological hazard
d. physical or mechanical hazard
d. physical or mechanical hazard
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Choose 3:
3 types of fire extinguishers
a. water type
b. dry chemical type
c. floor-mounted
d. carbon dioxide type
a. water type
b. dry chemical type
d. carbon dioxide type
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T/F:
For the proper disposal of sharps, recap the needle.
F;
avoid needle recapping
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T/F:
For the proper disposal of sharps, put sharps in a puncture-resistant, leak-proof sharps container.
T
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T/F:
For the proper disposal of sharps, label the container "Sharps"
T
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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
F
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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
b. fire and electrical hazard
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A small laboratory fire is considered to be one that is extinguishable within _______.
1-2 minutes
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T/F:
Fire and electrical hazards:
Cover the fire with an inverted beaker or dry paper towels. If this fails, use a fire extinguisher.
F;
wet paper towels
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T/F:
For large fires, use a fire extinguisher.
F;
call the appropriate local authorities
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Fire hazards – fires can be divided into how many important classes?
4;
designated as classes A, B, C, and D
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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
b. Fire Prevention Program
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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
b. Fire Prevention Program
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container labels with “flash points”
combustibles
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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
b. Fire Prevention Program
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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
b. Fire Prevention Program
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Choose 3:
Sources of radiation in the laboratory:
a. radioactive isotopes
b. x-rays
c. centrifuges
d. ultraviolet sources
a. radioactive isotopes
b. x-rays
d. ultraviolet sources
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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
b. radiochemicals
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T/F:
Ensuring quality and safety during laboratory processes is a major concern for laboratory managers.
T
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As a _________, it is important to design and plan laboratory facilities.
a. laboratory director
b. quality manager/ designated safety officer
c. laboratorian
a. laboratory director
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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. laboratory director
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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. laboratory director
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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
b. quality manager/ designated safety officer
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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
b. quality manager/ designated safety officer
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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
b. quality manager/ designated safety officer
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As a _________, it is important to conduct laboratory safety audits
a. laboratory director
b. quality manager/ designated safety officer
c. laboratorian
b. quality manager/ designated safety officer
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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
c. laboratorian
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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
c. laboratorian
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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
T
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T/F:
Injury Liabilities of the Laboratory include:
* Aerosols contamination
* Biological and chemical spills
* Laboratory fires
T
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defined as a deviation or an imbalance between what "should be" and what “actually is” happening
the problem
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change of one kind or another
the problem
100
answered by the question, “what is wrong that needs correction”
the problem
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well defined boundaries
a. causality-based problems
b. meaning-based problems
a. causality-based problems
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elements are connected primarily through cause and effect
a. causality-based problems
b. meaning-based problems
a. causality-based problems
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linear relationship
a. causality-based problems
b. meaning-based problems
a. causality-based problems
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the laboratory intercom’s failure to work properly
a. causality-based problems
b. meaning-based problems
a. causality-based problems
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boundaries are poorly defined
a. causality-based problems
b. meaning-based problems
b. meaning-based problems
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rarely are linked directly by cause and effect
a. causality-based problems
b. meaning-based problems
b. meaning-based problems
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the nature of their connections depends on the meaning attached to each elements
a. causality-based problems
b. meaning-based problems
b. meaning-based problems
108
the financial proceeds of the laboratory is declining
a. causality-based problems
b. meaning-based problems
b. meaning-based problems
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Which elements are in and which are not?
a. causality-based problems
b. meaning-based problems
b. meaning-based problems
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The facilities, the personnel, the scope of activity, the trend
a. causality-based problems
b. meaning-based problems
b. meaning-based problems
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the elements to include are not given, they must be chosen
a. causality-based problems
b. meaning-based problems
b. meaning-based problems
112
employers allow or encourage employees to share or participate in organizational decision-making
a. Participative Problem Solving
b. Unilateral Problem Solving
a. Participative Problem Solving
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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
b. Unilateral Problem Solving
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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
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.
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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
T
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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.
F
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T/F:
To assure a good diagnosis you should:
Define the problem in writing as briefly and accurately as possible.
T
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T/F:
To assure a good diagnosis you should:
Gather as much data as possible to determine the cause/s.
T
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T/F:
To assure a good diagnosis you should:
Identify the specific cause to reduce work later on.
T
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T/F:
To assure a good diagnosis you should:
Identify known constraints and barriers that would preclude some solutions.
T
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T/F:
When gathering information, it is important to work with opinions, not facts.
F;
important to work with facts, not opinions
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to develop a list of possible solutions, as many solutions as possible should be identified, but none of them should be evaluated
Brainstorming approach
123
Criticizing the suggestions, to inhibit contributions, one of which could possibly be the basis of the best solution.
Brainstorming approach
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T/F:
Evaluating alternative solution includes taking a direct look at the pros and cons.
T
125
T/F:
In evaluating alternative solution, cost-benefit analysis may be appropriate as:
* financial aspect should be quantified
* the patient benefits verified
T
126
have a major effect on the total operation
a. considered decision
b. operational decision
c. swallow hard decisions
d. ten-second decisions
a. considered decision
127
complicated and require considerable reflection
a. considered decision
b. operational decision
c. swallow hard decisions
d. ten-second decisions
a. considered decision
128
require much interaction with others
a. considered decision
b. operational decision
c. swallow hard decisions
d. ten-second decisions
a. considered decision
129
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
b. operational decision
130
an excellent opportunity to develop as decision makers
a. considered decision
b. operational decision
c. swallow hard decisions
d. ten-second decisions
b. operational decision
131
the kind that are often personally uncomfortable
a. considered decision
b. operational decision
c. swallow hard decisions
d. ten-second decisions
c. swallow hard decisions
132
usually deal with interpersonal relationships
a. considered decision
b. operational decision
c. swallow hard decisions
d. ten-second decisions
c. swallow hard decisions
133
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
c. swallow hard decisions
134
dictated by external pressure
a. considered decision
b. operational decision
c. swallow hard decisions
d. ten-second decisions
d. ten-second decisions
135
an employee requesting an hour off that day
a. considered decision
b. operational decision
c. swallow hard decisions
d. ten-second decisions
d. ten-second decisions
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primarily unilateral decisions
a. considered decision
b. operational decision
c. swallow hard decisions
d. ten-second decisions
d. ten-second decisions
137
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
d. ten-second decisions
138
▪ 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
d. Implement the Solution
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- 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
b. Evaluate Feedback
