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How do the Universal Precautions protect laboratory personnel against infection? |
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List five medical problems or diseases that may be encountered in a laboratory. |
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Discuss appropriate ways to manage a high level of stress at work. |
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How should you apply the rule of placing a barrier between you and the possible source of contamination or disease in the laboratory? Give examples for the following:
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Why are biohazards labeled with an easily read label, whether they are test specimens or waste material? |
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Why do the Universal Precautions dictate that all biospecimens be regarded as hazardous? |
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Which of the following may transmit HIV? a) blood, b) amniotic fluid, c) semen, d) synovial fluid |
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What protection against HBV is available to laboratory personnel? |
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What records are kept of reported laboratory accidents involving biohazards and toxic chemicals? |
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List seven ways to prevent exposure to toxic chemicals in the laboratory. |
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In a safety education program provided by the employer, what information should be provided to new lab personnel? |
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What are some physical hazards in the laboratory and how are they best controlled? |
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What is an acceptable dilution of household bleach prepared daily for the purpose of decontaminating counters, equipment, and floors? |
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What part does attitude play in laboratory safety? |
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When should laboratory personnel wash their hands? |
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What rule should laboratory personnel follow regarding facial contamination? |
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How should laboratory personnel dispose of biohazardous or chemical waste? |
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Why should fire escape routes be posted and exits not blocked with supplies or furniture? |
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How can lab personnel avoid being exposed to needlesticks from contaminated needles? |
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When should lab personnel wear gloves in the laboratory? |
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