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What is the proper way for washing hands?
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1. Turn on faucet and wet hands
2. Apply soap 3. Scrub vigorously, massage skin for minimum of 15 sec. 4. Scrub up to wrist, b/w fingers, and under fingernails 5. Rinse hands holding in downward position. 6. Dry hands with paper towel w/o touching towel dispenser 7.Turn off faucet with paper towel. 8. Throw away paper towel |
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Demonstrate correct use of PPE.
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-Lab coats and gloves of proper size
-Are clean and properly dispose of when soiled. -Gloves are non-latex or latex depending on patients with latex allergies. -Use masks to prevent inhaling of airborne pathogens. |
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What is the order of putting on PPE?
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1. put on lab coat first.
2. put on mask if necessary 3. Put on gloves and stretch over cuffs |
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What is the order of removing PPE?
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1. Remove gloves, and turning them inside out as you go.
2. remove mask by touching only the strings 3. Remove lab coat 4. Wash hands. |
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List potential hazards in the laboratory
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Examples:
1. Obstruction of exists 2. Unconfigured eye wash 3. Food and water in lab 4. Reagent bottle brought to desk 5. Lab coat covering safety blanket 6. blood tissue on floor 7. opened lid on centrifuge. |
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What to do when there is a fire? What is the acronym?
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RACE
R = Rescue (remove people from danger. close all door to fire area) A = Alarm (pull fire alarm. call 911) C = Contain (close doors and windows) E = Extinguish/Evacuate (use correct fire extinguisher. know exits. know relocation points.) |
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How to use fire extinguisher? What is the acronym?
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PASS - fire extinguisher
P= pull (Pull out pin, break plastic tie first.) A = aim (aim at the base of the fire) S = squeeze (squeeze the handle) S = sweep (sweep the stream from side to side) |
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What is a latex allergy?
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Some people are allergic to latex products.
Symptoms: -Rash/itching -Hives -Eye and sinus irritation -Difficulty breathing -Shock (severe reaction) |
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How to prevent latex allergy?
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use latex-free gloves or tourniquets. There are warning sign posted for patients with latex allergy.
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What to do when someone receives an electric shock? What is proper electrical safety?
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1. turn off electrical source by unplugging equipment.
2. if not possible, remove person from area by using non-conductive object 3. Do not touch victim until they have broken contact. 4. Call for help. Start CPR if necessary |
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What are ways to avoid electric shock?
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- Inspect for damaged cord. Do not use it.
-Avoid extension cords -Avoid electrical equipment if the floor or your feet are wet. -Avoid contact with electrical equipment when you are drawing blood. |
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What are safety measures for hazardous chemicals?
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-Flush area for 15 min: safety shower and eyewash
-Wear safety glass and work in hood or near or into a sink -Always add acid/base to water (slowly and in small amounts) -Never hold a bottle by the neck. Hold firmly around its body. |
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What are three main types of waste containers and their use?
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1. Regular waste basket (grey)
Use: uncontaminated paper waste 2. Biohazard waste (red containers) Use: contaminated paper waste 3. Sharps Use: Any sharp or potentially sharp items. |
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What is the purpose of the NFPA four-quandrant labeling system for hazardous chemicals?
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It warns fire fighters of the location of hazardous materials in the event of a fire.
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What do the colors of the NFPA four-quandrant sign mean?
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Blue = health hazard
Red = Flammability Yellow = Reactivity warning White = Other |
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What is the purpose of the use Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)?
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The MSDS tells about a chemical's hazards and how to protect yourself from them.
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What info does the MSDS provide? List.
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1. Product or chemical identity
2. Name, address, phone of manufacturer 3. Chemical & physical properties 4. Health hazard info 5. Incompatible materials 6. Physical hazards 7. PPE required 8. Fire extinguishing info |
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What are three common disinfectant solutions available?
What organism they affect? |
1. 10% bleach (bacteriocidal,viricidal) - must be made fresh daily
2. Dispatch (bacteriocidal,viricidal) - commercially prepared and stable 3. 5% amphyl (bacteriocidal, fungicidal) |
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What is the difference b/w disinfectants and antiseptics?
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Disinfectants kill organisms and are usually used on fomite surfaces.
Antiseptics merely retard growth of organisms and are typically used on skin. |
