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21 Cards in this Set
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Is serum or plasma preferred for STAT testing? |
Plasma, because there is no wait time for specimen to clot. Serum samples require at least 30 minutes to clot prior to centrifugation |
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What is the specific gravity of pure water? |
1.000 |
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OSHA enacted by congress in _____ to provide all employees with a safe work environment. |
1970 |
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Universal precautions presumesthat all blood, tissue and fluids are potentially ________________. |
infectious. |
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OSHA lab standard requires a ______________ and a ______________. |
chemical hygiene officer and chemicalhygiene plan |
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_____________________ help make employees aware of hazards. |
Safety data sheets (SDS) |
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What hazards do the the colors of the NFPA diamond correlate with? |
blue=health red=fire yellow=reactivity white=specific hazard |
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What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infections? |
proper hand washing |
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What concentration of bleach is used to clean up spills? |
10% bleach solution |
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What are the main bloodborne pathogens we are concerned about in the lab? |
HIV, HBV and HCV |
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Tuberculosis(TB) is anairborne pathogen; workers in high risk areas must wear _______________. |
respirators. |
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Corrosive chemicals: |
can injure skin or eyes by direct contact |
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Reactive chemicals: |
can spontaneously explode or ignite; includeschemicals that can evolve heat, are flammable, or are gases with explosivecapabilities |
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Teratogens: |
affect cellular development in fetus/embryo |
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Carcinogenic chemicals have: |
cancer potential |
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Class A fires involve: |
ordinarycombustible solid materials (paper, wood, etc) |
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Class B fires involve: |
flammable liquids/gases and petroleum products |
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Class C fires involve: |
energized electrical equipment |
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Class D fires involve: |
combustive/reactive materials (magnesium,sodium, etc) |
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Report accidents to supervisor ______________. |
immediately |
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Records of occupational injuries/illnesses are maintained for how long? |
Lengthof employment plus 30 years. |
