Safety & First Aid Quiz

What is the goal of safety in specimen collection?

• To increase productivity

• To recognize and eliminate hazards and provide information on safety education

• To reduce costs

• To improve employee satisfaction

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What does the OSHA Act of 1991 mandate?

• Provision of free healthcare

• Provision of a safe working environment

• Provision of higher wages

• Provision of more vacation days

Which of the following is NOT a part of personal hygiene in the work environment?

• Put nothing in your mouth

• Wash hands frequently

• Apply cosmetics

• Tie back long hair

What should be done to specimens at all times according to laboratory safety?

• Specimens should be covered

• Specimens should be exposed

• Specimens should be discarded

• Specimens should be labeled

What is the recommended method for handling needles in the laboratory?

• Dispose of them immediately

• Cover needles by properly utilizing the safety equipment

• Use them without any precautions

• Store them in a refrigerator

What should be avoided to reduce the risk of injury when using capillary tubes?

• Avoid using capillary tubes made of glass

• Avoid using capillary tubes made of plastic

• Avoid using capillary tubes made of metal

• Avoid using capillary tubes made of rubber

Which of the following is a correct method to dispose of biohazardous waste?

• Double bag

• Sharps keeper for sharps and broken glass

• When disposing of specimens in sink, turn water on gently

• All of the above

What dilution of bleach is recommended for daily decontamination of the work area?

• 1:5

• 1:10

• 1:20

• 1:50

Which of the following items should be decontaminated with bleach solution?

• Tables

• Tourniquets

• Chairs

• All of the above

What should be done first when decontaminating a blood or body fluid spill?

• Flood with bleach solution

• Place paper towels over spill

• Wipe up bleached material with paper towels

• Spray area again with bleach