Histology Basics
Chemical Waste Disposal
Lab Safety
Adult Trainings
Christmas Desserts Around the World
100

A process that removes water from tissue samples during processing. 

What is dehydration?

Dehydration is the process of gradually removing water from tissue samples using increasing concentrations of alcohol, preparing them for embedding in wax like paraffin  

100

Bluing reagent should be disposed in

What is Drain?

100

Silver nitrate falls into what type of hazard classifications. 

What is Chemical Hazard?

100

According to adult learning theories, adults bring this unique resource to the learning process that can be used to enhance learning.

What is “life experience” or “prior knowledge”?

100

An Italian dessert, a sweet bread filled with dried fruits, is traditionally served during Christmas.

What is Panettone?

 

200

A term used to describe the self-degradation of tissue by its own enzymes when a specimen is left unfixed or improperly preserved after surgical removal.

What is Autolysis? 

Autolysis negatively impacts the integrity pf tissue and compromise the histological analysis.

200

Eosin-Y should be disposed in

What is Flammable and Alcoholic Waste Dump?

200

An acronym that helps you remember the steps to operate a fire extinguisher

What is PASS? Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep

200

A practice of being aware of and respectful towards different cultural norms and values. 

What is “cultural sensitivity”?

200

In France, this dessert resembles a long and is made with sponge cake and buttercream. 

What is the Buche de Noel (Yule Log)?

 

300

A detailed document that outlines step-by-step instructions to perform routine laboratory tasks in a standard and consistent manner to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.

What is Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)?

SOPs are used to maintain compliance, reduce errors, and ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency. 

300

Sudan Black-B should be disposed in

Double Jeopardy!!!!

What is Flammable and Alcoholic Waste Dump? 

300

A scientific discipline focuses on designing workspaces, tools, and tasks to fit the workers’ physical needs and capabilities to improve safety and efficiency while reducing the risk of injury. 

What is ergonomics?

300

Cultural awareness often begins when recognizing (blank) where people form assumptions and poor decisions about others.

What is “implicit bias” or “unconscious bias”?

300

This sweet, buttery bread often baked in a ring shape, is a popular Christmas treat in Spain and Latin America.

What is Rosca de Reyes?

 

400

Regulatory standards that require laboratories to maintain detailed records of equipment maintenance documented. 

What are CAP standards and CLIA?

CAP Standards are guidelines set by the College of American Pathologists to ensure quality and accreditation in laboratory operations, while CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) are U.S. federal regulations that establish standards for laboratory testing to ensure accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of patient test results.  

400

Formic Acid should be disposed in

What is Formic Acid Waste Container?

400

A piece of safety equipment should be used immediately if chemicals come into contact with your eyes. 

What is an eye wash station?

400

The S.B.I. model is a powerful tool for delivering clear, structured feedback. SBI stands for.

What is “Situation, Behavior, Impact”?

400

In Puerto Rico, this creamy dessert is similar to eggnog but includes coconut milk.

Double Jeopardy!!!!!!

What is Coquito?


 

500

A staining method that is commonly used to differentiate between acidic and basic cell components. 

What is hematoxylin and Eosin staining?

Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining is a widely used histological technique that stains cell nuclei blue with hematoxylin and cytoplasmic structures pink with eosin, enabling the examination of tissue morphology.

500

Formalin from Bone Marrow specimens should be disposed in

What is B-5 Waste Container?

500

A regulatory body establishes standards to ensure laboratory safety, including guidelines for chemical hygiene and worker protection. 

What is OSHA? 

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

500

During a difficult conversation, this technique can be used to de-escalate tension and keep the discussion productive.

What is “active listening” or “acknowledging emotions”?

500

This German Christmas cake, filled with nuts spices, and dried fruits, is covered in powdered sugar.

What is Stollen?