Question 1

Which of the following is NOT considered a major hazard in a health care institution according to the Phlebotomy Handbook?

Accepted Answer

Exposure to sunlight

Question 2

What are the three essential components required for a fire to occur?

Accepted Answer

Fuel, Heat, Oxygen

Question 3

Which type of fire extinguisher should be used for a Class B fire involving liquid, grease, or chemicals?

Accepted Answer

ABC extinguisher or carbon dioxide ($$\mathrm{CO_2$}) $$extinguisher

Question 4

During a fire emergency, which of the following actions is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Pull the nearest fire alarm and remove patients from danger

Question 5

What does the acronym RACE stand for in fire emergency response?

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Alert, Confine, Extinguish

Question 6

Which of the following is a correct safety procedure when using electrical equipment in a health care facility?

Accepted Answer

Always unplug equipment before performing maintenance

Question 7

What is the primary reason for wearing a dosimeter badge in areas with radioactive materials?

Accepted Answer

To monitor exposure to radioactivity

Question 8

Which principle is NOT one of the three cardinal principles of radiation safety?

Accepted Answer

Ventilation

Question 9

Why is it important to balance tubes in a centrifuge?

Accepted Answer

To avoid imbalanced tubes causing falsely elevated or decreased laboratory test results

Question 10

Which chemical safety practice is correct when handling hydrochloric acid ($$\mathrm{HCl}) in $$the laboratory?

Accepted Answer

Use an acid carrier for transportation

Question 11

What information must be included on a hazardous chemical label according to safety standards?

Accepted Answer

Warning, nature of hazard, special precautions, and first-aid treatment

Question 12

In the NFPA labeling system, which color quadrant indicates a health hazard?

Accepted Answer

Blue

Question 13

A chemical spill occurs in the laboratory. What is the FIRST step you should take?

Accepted Answer

Call the emergency number if someone is injured

Question 14

Which of the following is a symptom of an allergic reaction to latex products?

Accepted Answer

Skin rash

Question 15

What is the recommended minimum time for rinsing eyes at an eyewash station after a chemical accident?

Accepted Answer

15 minutes

Question 16

Which of the following actions is NOT recommended for shock prevention?

Accepted Answer

Give fluids to an unconscious person

Question 17

When controlling severe bleeding from an open wound, which step should be taken first?

Accepted Answer

Apply pressure directly over the wound

Question 18

Which law requires chemical manufacturers to supply Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for their chemicals?

Accepted Answer

Right-to-Know Law (OSHA HazCom standard)

Question 19

Why should chemicals never be stored above eye level in a laboratory?

Accepted Answer

To avoid breakage or spillage when reaching for them

Question 20

Which of the following is a correct response if clothing catches fire in a health care facility?

Accepted Answer

Drop to the ground and roll

Safety and First Aid in the Clinical Laboratory

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