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 direct 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 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 is the correct sequence for the RACE protocol in fire emergencies?

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Alert, Confine, Extinguish

Question 6

Which of the following is a recommended practice when using electrical equipment in a health care facility?

Accepted Answer

Always unplug equipment before performing maintenance

Question 7

A centrifuge in a laboratory must have carriers in the correct position because:

Accepted Answer

It prevents the tubes from being imbalanced and breaking

Question 8

Which of the following is the most important step in proper handling of chemicals in the laboratory?

Accepted Answer

Labeling containers with appropriate hazard information

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Blue

Question 10

A chemical with a hazard rating of 4 in the NFPA system indicates:

Accepted Answer

A high degree of hazard

Question 11

Which of the following is a cardinal principle of radiation safety?

Accepted Answer

Time, Shielding, Distance

Question 12

What should a health care worker do immediately after a chemical spill in the eye?

Accepted Answer

Rinse eyes at the eyewash station for at least 15 minutes

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a recommended action for shock prevention?

Accepted Answer

Give fluids to an unconscious person

Question 14

A health care worker is exposed to chemotherapy during blood collection. What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Leave the area and use personal protective equipment

Question 15

Which of the following symptoms may indicate an allergic reaction to latex products?

Accepted Answer

Skin rash and hives

Question 16

When cleaning up a chemical spill, which step should be performed first?

Accepted Answer

Call the emergency number if someone is injured

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

It increases the risk of breakage or spillage when reaching for them

Question 18

Which of the following is a safe practice when collecting blood specimens in a patient’s room?

Accepted Answer

Dispose of needles and equipment properly after collection

Question 19

What is the primary purpose of wearing a dosimeter badge in areas with radioactive materials?

Accepted Answer

To measure exposure to radioactivity

Question 20

Which of the following is a correct action if a victim’s clothing catches fire in a health care facility?

Accepted Answer

Drop to the ground and roll

Safety and First Aid in Clinical Laboratory Settings

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