Deck 6: Safety in the Immunology-Serology Laboratory

Question 1

Standard Precautions refer to:

A) treating blood as potentially infectious.
B) treating blood and other body fluids as potentially infectious.
C) treating body fluids as potentially infectious.
D) none of the above.

Answer 1

treating blood and other body fluids as potentially infectious.

Question 2

Postexposure management to hepatitis B virus (HBV)could potentially include all the following except the:

A) initiation of hepatitis B vaccine to any susceptible unvaccinated individual.
B) administration of hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG).
C) immediate administration of antiviral agents.
D) evaluation of the hepatitis B surface antigen status of the source.

Answer 2

immediate administration of antiviral agents.

Question 3

Infectious disease safety practices include:

A) educating and training all health workers in Standard Precautions.
B) providing disposable gloves.
C) monitoring compliance with protective biosafety policies.
D) all of the above.

Answer 3

all of the above.

Question 4

Lipstick or makeup should not be applied in the clinical work area.

Question 5

Staff must wear lab coats when working.

Question 6

The color of a proper biohazard container is:

A) orange.
B) orange and black.
C) red.
D) all of the above.

Question 7

Laboratory staff must demonstrate immunity to:

A) rubella.
B) hepatitis B.
C) flu.
D) both a and b

Question 8

Sterile gloves must be used for all laboratory work.

Question 9

Which of the following legislative documents ensures that workers have safe and healthful working conditions?

A) Hazard Communication Standard
B) Occupational Safety and Health Act
C) Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA)
D) Both a and b

Question 10

Centrifuged specimens do not require capping.

Question 11

Infectious waste should be discarded by:

A) incineration.
B) autoclaving.
C) soaking in bleach.
D) both a and b

Question 12

After skin or mucosal exposure to blood from a patient known to be infected with hepatitis C,a laboratory worker should:

A) perform follow-up testing to detect the development of infection.
B) administer immune globulin.
C) receive vaccination for hepatitis C virus (HCV).
D) both a and b

Question 13

Safety in the clinical laboratory includes a:

A) chemical hygiene plan.
B) chemical hazard identification.
C) bloodborne pathogen plan.
D) all of the above.

Question 14

Which of the following actions is not recommended for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)postexposure prophylaxis?

A) Monitoring for the development of HIV antibodies
B) Administration of antiretroviral agents
C) Determination of the HIV status of the source and exposed individual
D) None of the above

Question 15

Food and drinks should not be consumed in work areas.

Question 16

Gloves should be changed between each patient contact.

Question 17

Contact lenses can be manipulated with gloved hands.

Question 18

Pipetting by mouth is forbidden in all circumstances.

Question 19

Infectious waste is defined by the Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA)as:

A) blood and blood products.
B) used or contaminated sharps.
C) microbiologic wastes.
D) all of the above.

Question 20

Preemployment health profiles of students and laboratory staff should include immune status evaluation for ________________ at a minimum.

A) hepatitis B
B) rubella
C) measles
D) all of the above

Question 21

In regard to handwashing in the medical laboratory environment,hands should be washed immediately after accidental skin contact with blood.

Question 22

In regard to handwashing in the medical laboratory environment,hands should be washed before putting on clean gloves.

Question 23

In regard to handwashing in the medical laboratory environment,hands should be washed after removing gloves.

Question 24

Gloves should be worn when performing fingersticks and heelsticks on infants and children.

Question 25

In regard to handwashing in the medical laboratory environment,hands should be washed after completing laboratory work.