Exam 6: Safety in the Immunology-Serology Laboratory

In regard to handwashing in the medical laboratory environment, hands should be washed after removing gloves.

Sterile gloves must be used for all laboratory work.

Which of the following legislative documents ensures that workers have safe and healthful working conditions?

Centrifuged specimens do not require capping.

Laboratory staff must demonstrate immunity to

Preemployment health profiles of students and laboratory staff should include immune status evaluation for ________________ at a minimum.

Safety in the clinical laboratory includes a

Contact lenses can be manipulated with gloved hands.

In regard to handwashing in the medical laboratory environment, hands should be washed before putting on clean gloves.

Infectious waste should be discarded by

Lipstick or makeup should not be applied in the clinical work area.

Food and drinks should not be consumed in work areas.

Which of the following actions is not recommended for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) postexposure prophylaxis?

Gloves should be worn when performing fingersticks and heelsticks on infants and children.

Gloves should be changed between each patient contact.

Infectious waste is defined by the Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA) as

In regard to handwashing in the medical laboratory environment, hands should be washed after completing laboratory work.

The color of a proper biohazard container is

In regard to handwashing in the medical laboratory environment, hands should be washed immediately after accidental skin contact with blood.

Standard Precautions refer to