Question 1

Carlo is right when he identifies which principle is applied when using steam sterilization on items that were not pre-cleaned?

Accepted Answer

A) Duration is prolonged and the temperature is increased. 
B) Duration is prolonged but the temperature remains the same. 
C) Duration is maintained but the temperature used is increased. 
D) Both the duration and the temperature are kept the same way as sterilizing cleaned items 
A) Duration is prolonged and the temperature is increased. 
B) Duration is prolonged but the temperature remains the same. 
C) Duration is maintained but the temperature used is increased. 
D) Both the duration and the temperature are kept the same way as sterilizing cleaned items B

Question 2

When carrying and transporting the microscope, what is the proper way of handling the microscope?

Accepted Answer

A) Hold the arm with the other hand and supporting the base with the other hand 
B) Support the base with two hands 
C) Hold the arm with both hands 
D) Hold the arm with one hand 
A) Hold the arm with the other hand and supporting the base with the other hand 
B) Support the base with two hands 
C) Hold the arm with both hands 
D) Hold the arm with one hand A

Question 3

Sylvester is correct when he replies that the following biosafety level is applicable inside the clinical laboratory when working with specimens that are potentially contaminated with pathogens that presents a moderate risk of causing human diseases such as the hepatitis B virus, HIV, and Salmonella species?

Accepted Answer

A) BSL - 1 
B) BSL - 2 
C) BSL - 3 
D) BSL - 4 
A) BSL - 1 
B) BSL - 2 
C) BSL - 3 
D) BSL - 4 B

Question 4

Earl understands that exposure to body fluids, tissue samples, and cells for processing, entails the observance of which of the following biosafety levels?

Accepted Answer

A) Biosafety Level 1 
B) Biosafety Level 2 
C) Biosafety Level 3 
D) Biosafety Level 4 
A) Biosafety Level 1 
B) Biosafety Level 2 
C) Biosafety Level 3 
D) Biosafety Level 4

Question 5

Uranus is correct when he states that which among the following is correct about the factors that affect the effectiveness of disinfection?

Accepted Answer

A) The number of non-pathogenic microorganisms 
B) The volume of organic matter that is present during disinfection 
C) The model or make of the materials to be disinfected 
D) The humidity of the environment 
A) The number of non-pathogenic microorganisms 
B) The volume of organic matter that is present during disinfection 
C) The model or make of the materials to be disinfected 
D) The humidity of the environment

Question 6

Harris is safely implementing infection control in the lab when he observes which of the following precautions when handling human tissues and organs before fixation?

Accepted Answer

A) Contact precaution 
B) Standard precaution 
C) Universal precaution 
D) Airborne precaution 
A) Contact precaution 
B) Standard precaution 
C) Universal precaution 
D) Airborne precaution

Question 7

The histotechnician is correct when he applies which of the following precaution when dealing with another laboratory staff who coughs and sneezes in front of him?

Accepted Answer

A) Standard precaution 
B) Airborne precaution 
C) Droplet precaution 
D) Vector precaution 
A) Standard precaution 
B) Airborne precaution 
C) Droplet precaution 
D) Vector precaution

Question 8

As a histotechnician, one must know the basic knowledge in handling hazardous histological chemicals. As a rule of the thumb, diluting acids should be done correctly using which of the following procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) When diluting a concentrated acid, pour water into the acid and this should be done under the chemical fume hood. 
B) When diluting a concentrated acid, pour the acid into the water and this should be done under the chemical fume hood. 
C) When diluting a concentrated acid, pour the acid into the water and this should be done in the sink. 
D) When diluting a concentrated acid, pour the acid into the water. This should be done on a place in the laboratory where nobody is present. 
A) When diluting a concentrated acid, pour water into the acid and this should be done under the chemical fume hood. 
B) When diluting a concentrated acid, pour the acid into the water and this should be done under the chemical fume hood. 
C) When diluting a concentrated acid, pour the acid into the water and this should be done in the sink. 
D) When diluting a concentrated acid, pour the acid into the water. This should be done on a place in the laboratory where nobody is present.

Question 9

Dexter understands that the following principles of biosafety are correct, except:

Accepted Answer

A) The primary goal of biosafety is to contain potentially infectious biological materials. 
B) Containing potentially infectious agents is aimed at reducing exposure to these hazardous materials. 
C) Utilization of vaccines on health care workers will surely protect against harmful pathogens. 
D) Doing assessment of risks when handling potentially hazardous materials can be generalized with a group of specimens to increase efficiency. 
A) The primary goal of biosafety is to contain potentially infectious biological materials. 
B) Containing potentially infectious agents is aimed at reducing exposure to these hazardous materials. 
C) Utilization of vaccines on health care workers will surely protect against harmful pathogens. 
D) Doing assessment of risks when handling potentially hazardous materials can be generalized with a group of specimens to increase efficiency.

Question 10

Gabin understands that he must apply which of the following precautions when dealing with blood samples and tissues that might have blood borne pathogens?

Accepted Answer

A) Standard precautions 
B) Universal precautions 
C) Contact precautions 
D) Droplet precautions 
A) Standard precautions 
B) Universal precautions 
C) Contact precautions 
D) Droplet precautions

Question 11

Ben is correct when he disposes wastes in the laboratory that is dry and non infectious in which of the following trash bins?

Accepted Answer

A) Green 
B) Yellow 
C) Orange 
D) Black 
A) Green 
B) Yellow 
C) Orange 
D) Black

Question 12

Paul remembers correctly that which of the following is not a secondary barrier employed in the laboratory?

Accepted Answer

A) Biosafety cabinet 
B) Division of the specific areas in the laboratory 
C) Decontamination facility 
D) Autoclave machine 
A) Biosafety cabinet 
B) Division of the specific areas in the laboratory 
C) Decontamination facility 
D) Autoclave machine

Question 13

Joy knows that observation of the following laboratory practices is correct.

Accepted Answer

A) Containment is effective when standard microbiological procedures are often observed and followed. 
B) Personnel working with potentially infectious agents should be aware of the potential hazards of handling such specimens. 
C) Training on proper handling of potentially infected samples can be substituted by gaining experience in the laboratory. 
D) The laboratory personnel are responsible for self training on such essential laboratory techniques and principles. 
A) Containment is effective when standard microbiological procedures are often observed and followed. 
B) Personnel working with potentially infectious agents should be aware of the potential hazards of handling such specimens. 
C) Training on proper handling of potentially infected samples can be substituted by gaining experience in the laboratory. 
D) The laboratory personnel are responsible for self training on such essential laboratory techniques and principles.

Question 14

Ice is correct when he practices which of the following principles when dealing with sharps in the laboratory?

Accepted Answer

A) Request removal of the sharps container when it is already almost full. 
B) Needles can be recapped with the fingers of the other hand using extra precaution. 
C) Always utilize a mechanical tool when removing knives, and other types of sharps. 
D) Broken glassware can be handled directly using a double-gloved hands. 
A) Request removal of the sharps container when it is already almost full. 
B) Needles can be recapped with the fingers of the other hand using extra precaution. 
C) Always utilize a mechanical tool when removing knives, and other types of sharps. 
D) Broken glassware can be handled directly using a double-gloved hands.

Question 15

How many micrometers should a histotechnician cut a tissue that is to be cut in 0.5 micra of thickness?

Accepted Answer

A) 0)5 um 
B) 50 micometers 
C) 500 mcm 
D) 0)005 micrometers 
A) 0)5 um 
B) 50 micometers 
C) 500 mcm 
D) 0)005 micrometers

Question 16

Drake correctly identifies which among the following is the most resistant to disinfectants?

Accepted Answer

A) Spores of Bacillus species 
B) Mycobacterium species 
C) Fungi 
D) Poliovirus 
A) Spores of Bacillus species 
B) Mycobacterium species 
C) Fungi 
D) Poliovirus

Question 17

William is right when he classifies items used in the laboratory that constantly comes into contact with the skin. These items can be disinfected with a low to intermediate level of disinfectant as well as by the use of soap and water. In which of the following are these types of items classified?

Accepted Answer

A) Non critical items 
B) Semi-critical items 
C) Critical items 
D) Extremely critical items 
A) Non critical items 
B) Semi-critical items 
C) Critical items 
D) Extremely critical items

Question 18

Sheena is correct when she uses a fire extinguisher bearing the fire classification that is made for fires on wooden cabinets and shelves with documents inside it?

Accepted Answer

A) Fire classification A 
B) Fire classification B 
C) Fire classification C 
D) Fire classification D 
A) Fire classification A 
B) Fire classification B 
C) Fire classification C 
D) Fire classification D

Question 19

Frank remembers that the correct set of personal protective equipment required for biosafety level 1 is which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A) Sterile gloves, lab gown, eye patch, and proper footwear 
B) Working gloves, lab coat, goggles, and wooden sandals 
C) Gloves, lab gown, eye protection, and appropriate footwear 
D) Gloves, lab coat, eyeglasses, and proper footwear 
A) Sterile gloves, lab gown, eye patch, and proper footwear 
B) Working gloves, lab coat, goggles, and wooden sandals 
C) Gloves, lab gown, eye protection, and appropriate footwear 
D) Gloves, lab coat, eyeglasses, and proper footwear

Question 20

Houston is correct when he identifies which among the following practices are correct in wearing gloves as a PPE, except:

Accepted Answer

A) Gloves are donned when handling biohazardous materials. 
B) Nitrile gloves must be worn when processing materials of extreme temperatures. 
C) Gloves must always overlap the lab coat sleeves to ensure protection. 
D) The practice of "double gloving" provides more protection in some situations. 
A) Gloves are donned when handling biohazardous materials. 
B) Nitrile gloves must be worn when processing materials of extreme temperatures. 
C) Gloves must always overlap the lab coat sleeves to ensure protection. 
D) The practice of "double gloving" provides more protection in some situations.

Carlo is right when he identifies which principle is applied when using steam sterilization on items that were not pre-cleaned?

When carrying and transporting the microscope, what is the proper way of handling the microscope?

Earl understands that exposure to body fluids, tissue samples, and cells for processing, entails the observance of which of the following biosafety levels?

Uranus is correct when he states that which among the following is correct about the factors that affect the effectiveness of disinfection?

Harris is safely implementing infection control in the lab when he observes which of the following precautions when handling human tissues and organs before fixation?

The histotechnician is correct when he applies which of the following precaution when dealing with another laboratory staff who coughs and sneezes in front of him?

As a histotechnician, one must know the basic knowledge in handling hazardous histological chemicals. As a rule of the thumb, diluting acids should be done correctly using which of the following procedure?

Dexter understands that the following principles of biosafety are correct, except:

Gabin understands that he must apply which of the following precautions when dealing with blood samples and tissues that might have blood borne pathogens?

Ben is correct when he disposes wastes in the laboratory that is dry and non infectious in which of the following trash bins?

Paul remembers correctly that which of the following is not a secondary barrier employed in the laboratory?

Joy knows that observation of the following laboratory practices is correct.

Ice is correct when he practices which of the following principles when dealing with sharps in the laboratory?

How many micrometers should a histotechnician cut a tissue that is to be cut in 0.5 micra of thickness?

Drake correctly identifies which among the following is the most resistant to disinfectants?

William is right when he classifies items used in the laboratory that constantly comes into contact with the skin. These items can be disinfected with a low to intermediate level of disinfectant as well as by the use of soap and water. In which of the following are these types of items classified?

Sheena is correct when she uses a fire extinguisher bearing the fire classification that is made for fires on wooden cabinets and shelves with documents inside it?

Frank remembers that the correct set of personal protective equipment required for biosafety level 1 is which of the following:

Houston is correct when he identifies which among the following practices are correct in wearing gloves as a PPE, except:

Fixation

Microtomy

Processing and Embedding

Staining

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Exam 2: Laboratory Operations

Carlo is right when he identifies which principle is applied when using steam sterilization on items that were not pre-cleaned?

When carrying and transporting the microscope, what is the proper way of handling the microscope?

Earl understands that exposure to body fluids, tissue samples, and cells for processing, entails the observance of which of the following biosafety levels?

Uranus is correct when he states that which among the following is correct about the factors that affect the effectiveness of disinfection?

Harris is safely implementing infection control in the lab when he observes which of the following precautions when handling human tissues and organs before fixation?

The histotechnician is correct when he applies which of the following precaution when dealing with another laboratory staff who coughs and sneezes in front of him?

As a histotechnician, one must know the basic knowledge in handling hazardous histological chemicals. As a rule of the thumb, diluting acids should be done correctly using which of the following procedure?

Dexter understands that the following principles of biosafety are correct, except:

Gabin understands that he must apply which of the following precautions when dealing with blood samples and tissues that might have blood borne pathogens?

Ben is correct when he disposes wastes in the laboratory that is dry and non infectious in which of the following trash bins?

Paul remembers correctly that which of the following is not a secondary barrier employed in the laboratory?

Joy knows that observation of the following laboratory practices is correct.

Ice is correct when he practices which of the following principles when dealing with sharps in the laboratory?

How many micrometers should a histotechnician cut a tissue that is to be cut in 0.5 micra of thickness?

Drake correctly identifies which among the following is the most resistant to disinfectants?

William is right when he classifies items used in the laboratory that constantly comes into contact with the skin. These items can be disinfected with a low to intermediate level of disinfectant as well as by the use of soap and water. In which of the following are these types of items classified?

Sheena is correct when she uses a fire extinguisher bearing the fire classification that is made for fires on wooden cabinets and shelves with documents inside it?

Frank remembers that the correct set of personal protective equipment required for biosafety level 1 is which of the following:

Houston is correct when he identifies which among the following practices are correct in wearing gloves as a PPE, except:

Fixation

Microtomy

Processing and Embedding

Staining

Filters