Deck 9: Microbiological Laboratory Safety Issues

Question 1

A bloodborne training program for certain professions was established by and is required by

A)OSHA.
B)CDC.
C)NIA.
D)WHO.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The most commonly acquired laboratory infections are caused by

A)bacteria.
B)viruses.
C)protozoans.
D)prions.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The biosafety level necessary in water testing facilities is level

A)1.
B)2.
C)3.
D)4.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Exposure to nonionizing radiation such as UV light can sometimes lead to the development of

A)reproductive organ failure.
B)eye damage and skin cancer.
C)brain and spinal cord damage.
D)musculoskeletal deformities.

Question 5

OSHA was established in

A)1921.
B)1971.
C)1980.
D)1985.

Question 6

Ultralow freezers can freeze down to __________° C.

A)-35
B)-65
C)-85
D)-110

Question 7

A unique number that aids in finding additional toxicological information about a specific substance is the

A)CAS number.
B)atomic number.
C)DOT ID number.
D)RTECS number.

Question 8

Ergonomic guidelines for nursing homes are issued by __________.

Question 9

OSHA is a division of the

A)National Institutes of Health.
B)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
C)U.S.Department of Labor.
D)World Health Organization.

Question 10

Hand-washing guidelines have been established by

A)OSHA.
B)CDC.
C)NIAD.
D)WHO.

Question 11

Ebola viruses need to be handled in which of the following biosafety levels?

A)BSL1
B)BSL2
C)BSL3
D)BSL4

Question 12

Agents associated with human disease but generally not a serious health risk are classified in which of the following risk groups?

A)RG1
B)RG2
C)RG3
D)RG4

Question 13

There is/are __________ level(s)of biosafety depending on the organisms handled.

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Question 14

Fires from flammable metals require type __________ fire extinguishers.

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D

Question 15

Bypass fume hoods belong to the group of

A)general-purpose hoods.
B)radioisotope hoods.
C)perchloric acid hoods.
D)biosafety cabinets.

Question 16

Which of the following bacteria should be handled in a Biosafety Level 2 facility?

A)Micrococcus luteus
B)Bacillus subtilis
C)Salmonella
D)Staphylococcus epidermidis

Question 17

Which of the following eyewash/safety showers should be used for immediate flushing only,until the victim reaches another safety unit?

A)Emergency shower
B)Personal eyewash
C)Handheld drench hose
D)Combination unit

Question 18

Fires from combustibles such as wood require type __________ fire extinguishers.

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D

Question 19

All of the following are bloodborne pathogens in the healthcare setting except

A)Hepatitis A
B)Hepatitis B
C)Hepatitis C
D)HIV

Question 20

The four risk groups for agents have been established by the __________.

Question 21

The type of fire extinguisher used on fires from flammable liquids such as gasoline would be a type __________ extinguisher.

Question 22

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Chemical name
b.Structural formula
c.Synonyms
d.Trade name
e.CAS number
f.RTECS number
g.DOT ID number
Proprietary name of drugs

Question 23

A form that contains data regarding the properties of a particular substance is the __________ form.

Question 24

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Chemical name
b.Structural formula
c.Synonyms
d.Trade name
e.CAS number
f.RTECS number
g.DOT ID number
A unique number assigned to each chemical to aid in searching computerized databases

Question 25

Chemical trade names are also called __________ names.

Question 26

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Chemical name
b.Structural formula
c.Synonyms
d.Trade name
e.CAS number
f.RTECS number
g.DOT ID number
Name of a drug and a precise description of its chemical composition

Question 27

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Chemical name
b.Structural formula
c.Synonyms
d.Trade name
e.CAS number
f.RTECS number
g.DOT ID number
Names with similar meaning

Question 28

CDC stands for the Centers for Disease Control and __________.

Question 29

Dangerous and exotic agents need to be handled in a BSL-__________ environment.

Question 30

PASS stands for pull,aim,squeeze,and __________.

Question 31

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Chemical name
b.Structural formula
c.Synonyms
d.Trade name
e.CAS number
f.RTECS number
g.DOT ID number
A precise description of the atomic groups or arrangements of atoms

Question 32

Control of access to BSL-3 laboratories is the responsibility of the __________.