Exam 6: Safety in the Immunology-Serology Laboratory

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

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

Infectious waste should be discarded by:

Contact lenses can be manipulated with gloved hands.

Laboratory staff must demonstrate immunity to:

Food and drinks should not be consumed in work areas.

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

Safety in the clinical laboratory includes a:

Standard Precautions refer to:

Pipetting by mouth is forbidden in all circumstances.

Gloves should be changed between each patient contact.

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

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

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

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

Postexposure management to hepatitis B virus (HBV)could potentially include all the following except the:

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

Centrifuged specimens do not require capping.

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

The color of a proper biohazard container is: