[Immunology] Safety and Specimen Preparation Quizzes (13 tests)

A technologist who observes a red rash on her hands after removing her gloves

should apply antimicrobial lotion to the hands.

may be washing the hands too frequently.

may have developed a latex allergy.

should not create friction when washing the hands.

Correct! Wrong!

In the chain of infection, a contaminated work area would serve as which of the following?

Source

Method of transmission

Host

All of the above

Correct! Wrong!

The only biological waste that does not have to be discarded in a container with a biohazard symbol is

urine.

serum.

feces.

none of the above

Correct! Wrong!

Patient specimens transported by the Department of Transportation must be labeled as

diagnostic specimen.

clinical specimen.

biological specimen, category b.

All of the above

Correct! Wrong!

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?

Yes, DOT requirements are not met.

No, the tubes are placed in a rack.

Yes, absorbent material is missing.

No, the box contains the specimen data.

Correct! Wrong!

The Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard developed by OSHA requires employers to provide all of the following except

hepatitis B immunization.

safety training.

hepatitis C immunization.

laundry facilities for nondisposable lab coats.

Correct! Wrong!

An employee who receives an accidental needlestick should immediately

apply sodium hypochlorite to the area.

notify a supervisor.

receive HIV prophylaxis.

receive a hepatitis B booster shot.

Correct! Wrong!

The first thing to do when acid is spilled on the skin is to

notify a supervisor.

neutralize the area with a base.

apply burn ointment.

flush the area with water.

Correct! Wrong!

When combining acid and water,

acid is added to water.

water is added to acid.

water is slowly added to acid.

both solutions are added simultaneously.

Correct! Wrong!

To determine the chemical characteristics of sodium azide, an employee would consult the

chemical hygiene plan.

Merck manual.

MSDS.

NRC guidelines.

Correct! Wrong!

A technician who is pregnant should avoid working with

organic chemicals.

radioisotopes.

HIV-positive serum.

needles and lancets.

Correct! Wrong!

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?

1:5, 1:15, 1:10

1:5, 1:10, 1:5

1:15, 1:10, 1:3

1:15, 1:3, 1:5

Correct! Wrong!

How much diluent needs to be added to 0.2 ml of serum to make a 1:20 dilution?

19.8 mL

4.0 mL

3.8 mL

10.0 mL

Correct! Wrong!

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[Immunology] Safety and Specimen Preparation Quizzes (13 tests)

A technologist who observes a red rash on her hands after removing her gloves

In the chain of infection, a contaminated work area would serve as which of the following?

The only biological waste that does not have to be discarded in a container with a biohazard symbol is

Patient specimens transported by the Department of Transportation must be labeled as

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?

The Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard developed by OSHA requires employers to provide all of the following except

An employee who receives an accidental needlestick should immediately

The first thing to do when acid is spilled on the skin is to

When combining acid and water,

To determine the chemical characteristics of sodium azide, an employee would consult the

A technician who is pregnant should avoid working with

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?

How much diluent needs to be added to 0.2 ml of serum to make a 1:20 dilution?

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