Ch 5 Safety

A class C fire

• involves combustible metals

• involves electrical equipment.

• Involves flammable liquids

• Occurs with ordinary matrials

Which is not a proper laboratory safety procedure?

• Secure long hair away from the face,.

• Never, eat, drink, or apply makeup in the laboratory.

• Wear closed-toe shoes.

• Wear your laboratory coat at all time.

OSHA stands for:

• Occupational Standards ib Health Associations.

• Outline of Safety Hazards and Accidents.

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• Occupational Standards and Health Administration

The first action to take in the event of fire is:

• Call the fire department.

• Close windows and doors

• Remove patients form danger

• Pull the fire alarm.

A radiation hazard symbol on a patient's door signifies a patient who:

• Has gone to radiology.

• Has had many radiographs

• Is being treated with radioactive isotopes.

• Needs to go to radiology.

The first thing to do when giving breathing aid to a victim is :

• Clear the airway

• Place the victim on a firm flat surface

• Begin mouth to mouth ventilations

• Determine whether the victim is conscious

In what instance could an electrical shock to a patient most likely occur?

• Drawing blood from patient's during electrical storm

• Drawing a patient's blood during an electrical storm

• Drawing blood from a patient who is talking on the phone

• Touching electrical equipment while drawing a a patients blood.

Which of the following is an unacceptable chemical safety procedure?

• Adding acid to water

• Familiarizing oneself with the MSDS of a new reagent

• Mixing bleach with other cleaners

• Reporting a malfunction eye-wash station to the proper authority

The blue quadrant of NFPA diamond- shaped symbol for hazardous materials indicates:

• Fire Hazard

• Health hazard

• Reactivity hazard

• Specific hazard

What is the first thing the phlebotomist should do in the event of an accidental needle stick?

• Check the patients medical records

• Decontaminate the site and fill out an incident report

• Go to employee health service and get a tetanus booster

• Leave the area so that the patient does not notice the injury