FIRE
Class C fires:
a-involve electrical equipment
b- involve combustible metals
c- occur with flammable liquids
d- occur with ordinary materials
A- involve electrical equipment
Which type of PPE must be removed after leaving the pt.'s room and closing the door?
a-Face mask
b- Gloves
c- Gown
d- respirator
D- Respirator
Their are many ways to break the "Chain of Infection." However, which one below is the best way to break the chain
a-Spraying Lysol
b- Washing hands
c- wearing a mask
d- Using bleach
B- Washing hands
Federal law requires that Hepatitis B vaccination be made available to employees assigned to duties with occupational exposure risk.
a- after any probationary period
b- following one month of employment
c- immediately upon being hired
d- within 10 days of initial assignment
D- within 10 working days of initial assignment
CLSI guidelines state that scrubs or slacks worn in the lab should be how far off of the floor?
a- 1 to 1 1/2 inch
b- 1 1/2 to 2 inches
c- 2 1/2 to 3 inches
d- 3 to 3 1/2 inches
A- 1 to 1 1/2 inch
2-part question:
#1___ Fires occur with combustible or reactive metals
a- class A
b- Class B
c- Class C
d- Class D
#2- The NFPA acronym in the order of action in case of a fire are:
a- R.A.C.E
b-P.U.L.L.
C-R.O.L.L.
d- P.A.S.T.
#1- Class C
#2- A- RaCE
2-Part Question:
#1- For which reason would a pt. be placed in protective isolation?
a-Chickenpox
b- hepatitis B
c- Chemotherapy
d- Tuberculosis
#2-Which type of contact infection transmission involves transfer of an infective microbe to the mucous membranes of a susceptible individual by means of a cough or sneeze?
a- Direct
b- Droplet
c-Fomite
d- Indirect
#1-C- Chemotherapy
#2- B- Droplet
2- part question:
#1- Body fluid splash to eyes requires the victim to immediately flush the eyes with water or sterile saline for a minimum of:
a- 60 sections
b- 10 minutes
c- 5 minutes
d- 50 minutes
#2-Examples of nosocomial infections include
a- When a catheter site of a pt. in ICU becomes infected
b- when a healthcare worker contracts hepatitis from a needlestick
c- when a pt. is admitted with symptoms of Hanta virus.
d- when a pt. breaks out with measles the day after admission
#1- B 10 minutes
#2- A-when a catheter site of a pt. in ICU becomes infected.
2- Part Question:
#1- Which vaccine below a HCW must have with each pregnancy.
a- HBV
b- Tdap
c- MMR
d- Influenza
#2- HCWs are encouraged to have this vaccine yearly?
a- HBV
b- HPV
c- Influenza
d-Meningococcal
#1- B- Tdap (pg. 81)
#2- C- Influenza
3- Part Question:
#1- Glucose, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, sodium, potassium, chloride, carbon dioxide, calcium are all part of which test:
a- Mean Corpuscular
b- Lipid Panel
c- FSP
d- BMP
#2- Which department will process the above specimen.
#3- What color tube is used to obtain the above specimen and the number of inversions.
#1- D- BMP (basic Metabolic Panel)
#2- Chemistry
#3- Gold/Tiger Top/ SST/Thixotropic Gel & 5
2-Part question
#1- TRUE or FALSE: Chemical spills require cleanup using special kits that contain non-absorbent and neutralizer materials
#2-True or False: Employers are required to obtain the SDS of every hazardous chemical present in the workplace .
1- False (pg. 108)
#2- True (pg. 106)
3-Part Question:#1- An N-95 respirator must be worn when entering the room of a pt. who has which type of precaution sign on the door?
a- Airborne
b-Standard
c- Contact
d- Droplet
#2- In what instance might a pt. be placed in protective isolation?
a- the pt. has chickenpox
b- the pt. has hepatitis
c- the pt. has severe burns
d- the pt. has tuberculosis
#3- Which phrase below best define what PPE stands for:
a- Protective People's Equipment
b- Physical Protective Everyday
c-Personal Privacy Equipment
d-Personal Protective Equipment
#1- A Droplet
#2- C- severe burn pt.
#3- D- Personal Protective Equipment
3- Part Question:
#1-Which of the following is an example of a work practice control that reduces the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
a- A biohazard symbol
b- an exposure control plan
c- hand decontamination
d- HBV vaccination
#2- A phlebotomist accidentally drops a specimen on the counter in the lab. The secimen container breaks and the phlebotomist feels a splash to their face. What is the first thing the phlebotomist should do?
a- wipe the spill off with a tissue
b- flush the face and eyes with water for 10 minutes
c- proceed to the ER as soon as possible
d- Rinse eyes several times with isotonic saline
#3- Which one below is not an infectious agent:
a- Protozoa
b- Bacteria
c- Prickly plant
d- Virus
#1- C- Hand decontamination
#2- B- Flush both face and eyes with water for 10 minutes
#3- C- Prickly plant
#3- part question
#1- An example of employee screening for infection control is:
a- PPD testing
b- HBV vaccination
c- C&S
d-Measles vaccination
#2 Which condition would prevent a phlebotomist from having pt. contact?
a- positive TB test
b- treated strep throat
c- sickle cell anemia
d- herpes zoster
3- Below are a group of tubes that are in the same color group. Which one below is not:
a- Acid Citrate Dextrose
b- Sodium Polyanethol Sulfonate
c-Sodium Citrate
d- Citrate Phosphate Dextrose
#1- PPD testing
#2- D- herpes Zoster
#3- C- Sodium Citrate (pg. 243)
3-Part Question:
#1- Your pt. presents for their routine HIV study. What color tube will be used & what department will process the specimen.
#2- Your pt. present for their routine tests. Which of the following tubes are needed for a) Lactic Acid, b) ABG and c) Mean Corpuscular volume (MCV)
#3- Now, what is the correct order of draw for the above tests.
#1- Red top, Immunology/Serology
#2- Gray, Green and Lavender
#3- Green, Lavender & Gray
3-part question:
#1- Where are health hazards indicated in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) diagram?
a- white quadrant
b- yellow quadrant
c- red quadrant
d- blue quadrant
#2-The OSHA HazCom Standard is also commonly called
a- chemical act
b- disclosure law
c- right to know law
d- un placard system
#3- The main principles involved in radiation exposure are:
a- exposure time, distance and shielding
b- exposure time, radiation level and glove use
c- time of day, amount of radiation and source
d- time of day, distance and eye protection
#1- D- Blue Quadrant
#2- C- right to know law
#3- A - exposure time, distance and shielding
3- Part Question
#1- In the chain of infection, which one below is not part of the Chain.
a- Reservoir
b- Exit Pathway
c- Non-susceptible Host
d- Susceptible Host
#2- Which virus below is more viable than HIV?
a- AIDS
b- Shingles
c- HBV
d- Streptococcus
#3-Which of the following is an example of a potential permucosal exposure to biohazardous microorganism?
a- Drinking water from a contaminated glass
b- wearing gloves
c- getting stuck by a needle used on an AIDS pt.
d- Touching infectious material which chapped hands
#1-C- Non-susceptible Host
#2- B- HBV
#3- A- Drinking water from a contaminated glass
3- Part Question:
#1- Which one below is not a vector transmission:
a- Arthropod
b- Rodent fleas
c-Talking
d- Mosquitoes
#2- Which one below is not a contact transmission:
a- Computer keyboards
b- phones
c- coughing
d- Doorknobs
#3- Which one below is not part of the droplet precautions:
a- Scarlet Fever
b- Pneumonic plague
c- Varicella
d- Rubella
#1- C- Talking
#2- Coughing
#3- C-Varicella
3- part question:
#1- This vaccine has a dosing schedule as follows; first does, 2nd dose 28 days later.
a- Varicella
b- Tetanus
c- MMR
d- Flu
#2- Which test is used to check to see if you have #1 question answer in your system.
#3- What color tube is used to see if the above question is in your system.
#1- C- MMR (pg 81)
#2- Titer
#3- Red
3-Part Question:
#1- What test is used to screen for evidence of current or past infection
a- Cytomegalovirus antibody (CMV)
b- Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)
c- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
#2- Sodium, Potassium, Chloride and Carbon Dioxide are all part of which test.
a- Indices
b- Platelet count
c- Electrolyte panel
d- Lipid Panel
d- Fibrin Split Product (FSP)
#3- Which tube below has a 9:1 ratio
a- Sodium Citrate
b- Sodium Polyanethol
c- Oxalate
d- EDTA
#1- A- CMV- Cytomegalovirus Antibody
#2- C- Electrolyte Panel
#3- A- Sodium Citrate
2-part Question
#1___ fires occur with high-temperature cooking oils.
a-Class D
b- Class K
c- Class C
d- Class B
#2- Which of the following is not one of the code words in the NFPA order of action in the event of fire?
a- smother
b- alarm
c- confine
d- rescue
1# B- Class K
2# A- Smother
3- part Question:
#1- the purpose of "protective" isolation is to:
a- prevent airborne transmission of contagious diseases
b- protect others from pt. with transmissible diseases
c- protect pt. who are highly susceptible to infection
d- provide a safe environment for psychiatric pts.
#2-A sign posted on the door of a pt in contact isolation states that all who enter the room must use soap and water to wash their hands before leaving the room. This is a sign that the pt may be infected with a spore-forming microbe such as
a- Bordetella pertussis
b- Staphylococcus
c- Clostridium difficile
d- Neisseria meningitides
#3- What is the proper order for putting on the following protective clothing?
a- Gloves first, then goggle, then gown, mask last
b- Gown first, then gloves, then goggles, mask last
c- Gown first, then mask, then goggles, gloves last
d- Mask first, then goggles, then gown, gloves last
#1- C- Protect pts who are highly susceptible to infection
#2- C- C. Diff
#3- C- Gown first, then mask, then goggles, gloves last
4 part Question
#1- ___ Transmission is the transfer of an infectious agent to the conjunctiva of the eye:
a- Contact
b- Vector
c- Droplet
d- Airborne
#2- The above question #1 falls under which part of the chain of infection?
a-Exit Pathway
b- Entry Pathway
c- Susceptible Host
d- Means of Transmission
#3-A __ is a type of WBC whose major function is engulfing and destroying pathogens and other foreign matter.
a- monocyte
b- Basophil
c- Mesophile
d- Neutrophil
#4- Which transmission-based precautions is not Airborne precautions.
a- Diphtheria
b- herpes Zoster
c- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
d- Varicella
#1- C- Droplet
#2- D- Means of Transmission
#3- D- Neutrophil
#4- A- Diphtheria ( Droplet) pg. 85
# part Question
#1- Vaccination against HBV involves:
a- a dose of the vaccine, a 2nd dose 1 month later, a 3rd dose 6 months later.
b- one single dose of vaccine that normally confers immunity for a lifetime
c- three doses of vaccine, each 3 months apart, then yearly
d- non of the above answers are correct
#2-Employees with a positive TB test results are to:
a- have the test again
b- isolation
c- Check ex-ray
d- HCV vaccine given
#3- your pt. Gladys Holmes, 75 is in your chair to have her routine Rheumatoid fact (RF) test. What department will the tube sent and what is the color of the tube used for this test
#1- A- a dose of the vaccine, a 2nd dose 1 month later, a 3rd dose 6 months later
#2- C- Chest X-ray
#3- Immunology/Serology Department
#4- Red tube
2- Part Question
#1- List the two major divisions in the clinical lab
#2- List all of the departments in both group of clinical labs
#1- Clinical Analysis areas and Anatomical and Surgical Pathology
#2-Clinical Analysis Area: Hematology, Specimen processing, chemistry, Microbiology, Blood bank/Immunohematology, Immunology/Serology and UA. A & SP: Tissue analysis, cytologic examination, surgical biopsy, frozen sections and performance of autopsies.