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A technologist who observes a red rash on her hands after removing her gloves
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In the chain of infection, a contaminated work area would serve as which of the following?
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The only biological waste that does not have to be discarded in a container with a biohazard symbol is
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Patient specimens transported by the Department of Transportation must be labeled as
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A technician places tightly capped serum tubes in a rack and places the rack and the specimen data in a labeled metal courier box. Is there anything wrong with this scenario?
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The Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard developed by OSHA requires employers to provide all of the following except
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An employee who receives an accidental needlestick should immediately
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The first thing to do when acid is spilled on the skin is to
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When combining acid and water,
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To determine the chemical characteristics of sodium azide, an employee would consult the
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A technician who is pregnant should avoid working with
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A 1:750 dilution of serum is needed to perform a serological test. Which of the following series of dilutions would be correct to use in this situation?
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How much diluent needs to be added to 0.2 ml of serum to make a 1:20 dilution?
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[Immunology] Safety and Specimen Preparation Quizzes (13 tests)
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| 1. A technologist who observes a red rash on her hands after removing her gloves a. should apply antimicrobial lotion to the hands. b. may be washing the hands too frequently. c. may have developed a latex allergy. d. should not create friction when washing the hands. |
| 2. In the chain of infection, a contaminated work area would serve as which of the following? a. Source b. Method of transmission c. Host d. All of the above |
| 3. The only biological waste that does not have to be discarded in a container with a biohazard symbol is a. urine. b. serum. c. feces. d. none of the above |
| 4. Patient specimens transported by the Department of Transportation must be labeled as a. diagnostic specimen. b. clinical specimen. c. biological specimen, category b. d. All of the above |
| 5. A technician places tightly capped serum tubes in a rack and places the rack and the specimen data in a labeled metal courier box. Is there anything wrong with this scenario? a. Yes, DOT requirements are not met. b. No, the tubes are placed in a rack. c. Yes, absorbent material is missing. d. No, the box contains the specimen data. |
| 6. The Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard developed by OSHA requires employers to provide all of the following except a. hepatitis B immunization. b. safety training. c. hepatitis C immunization. d. laundry facilities for nondisposable lab coats. |
| 7. An employee who receives an accidental needlestick should immediately a. apply sodium hypochlorite to the area. b. notify a supervisor. c. receive HIV prophylaxis. d. receive a hepatitis B booster shot. |
| 8. The first thing to do when acid is spilled on the skin is to a. notify a supervisor. b. neutralize the area with a base. c. apply burn ointment. d. flush the area with water. |
| 9. When combining acid and water, a. acid is added to water. b. water is added to acid. c. water is slowly added to acid. d. both solutions are added simultaneously. |
| 10. To determine the chemical characteristics of sodium azide, an employee would consult the a. chemical hygiene plan. b. Merck manual. c. MSDS. d. NRC guidelines. |
| 11. A technician who is pregnant should avoid working with a. organic chemicals. b. radioisotopes. c. HIV-positive serum. d. needles and lancets. |
| 12. A 1:750 dilution of serum is needed to perform a serological test. Which of the following series of dilutions would be correct to use in this situation? a. 1:5, 1:15, 1:10 b. 1:5, 1:10, 1:5 c. 1:15, 1:10, 1:3 d. 1:15, 1:3, 1:5 |
| 13. How much diluent needs to be added to 0.2 ml of serum to make a 1:20 dilution? a. 19.8 mL b. 4.0 mL c. 3.8 mL d. 10.0 mL |
