CSMLS GUIDELINES
2% Glutaraldehyde - correct answer-disinfectant used to clean centrifuge & to clean metal
4 forms of radiation - correct answer-microwave, ionizing, lazer, ultra violet, xray
4 types of bioharzards - correct answer-chemical, physical, insidious, biological
Antiseptic - correct answer-substance that kills disease producing microorganisms but not
their spores (applied to living tissues)
balance centrifuge - correct answer-same size tubes, volume, opposite one another, same
stopper
BBP - correct answer-Blood Borne Pathogens
biohazard sharps - correct answer-container, ALL needles with or without syringes should go
into this container, color coded yellow, labeled with bioharzard symbol, lids that can be tightly
secured
biological hazards - correct answer-any materials that are dangerous to ones health any
items contaminated by blood or body fluids go in the container marked BIOHAZARD WASTE
burns - correct answer-caused by hot, dry objects, chemicals, electricity or radiation
burns - correct answer-remove clothing from around the burn ( not from on burn) immerse in
cold water for 10 mins, never burst blister, no oily substances keep burn moist
Carcinogenic - correct answer-chemicals known to cause cancer to humans or laboratory
animals
caustic - correct answer-by contact, these chemicals can burn, eat away , or destroy tissue (
acetic acid)
centrifuge - correct answer-machine that works on the principal of gravity
Chain of infection - correct answer-1)Source, 2)mode of transmission, 3)susceptible host
Chemical hazards - correct answer-chemicals that are flammable, caustic, poisonous and
carcinogenic, include cleaners, sanitizers, polishes machine lubricants, and toxic metals.
chemical poisoning - correct answer-ensure the location is safe for rescue, move victim
outside, place on back, head to side, keep warm, do not induce vomitting, attempt to find out
poison, contact pcc, provide MSDS
chemical with colour in their name - correct answer-carogentic & mutogens
, Class 1- ventilated - correct answer-biological safety cabinet user is protected the test or
specimen is not
Class A Fire extinguishers - correct answer-(green ) Combustibles- wood, paper,cloth
Class B Fire extinguishers - correct answer-( red) Liquid Fuels - Solvents, oil, gasoline
Class C Fire extinguishers - correct answer-( Blue) Electrical- switch boxes , motors
Class D Fire extinguishers - correct answer-(Yellow) Combustible Materials- Sodium,
Potassium , phosphorus
Class III - correct answer-biological safety cabinet totally enclosed - highest level of personal
and environmental protection
clothing on fire - correct answer-stop, drop and roll .. cool burned area with water
Combustible substances - correct answer-flash point at above 37c,stored in safety cabinet,
common disinfectants - correct answer-cidex & 2% guteraldehyde
communicable disease - correct answer-infection that may spread from person to person
Contaminate - correct answer-to soil, stain or pollute to make impure
corrosive - correct answer-are strong acids and strong bases. these chemicals will injure
body tissue by contact or corrode metal.
Critical item - correct answer-an item that comes in contact with sterile tissue or the vascular
system
Cuts - correct answer-Apply pressure to cut with sterile dressing( if object is protruding from
wound apply pressure around the wound and try to elevated it above the heart.
decontamination - correct answer-use of physical or chemical means to remove or destroy
pathogens on an item so that it is no linger capable of transmitting disease, making it safe to
handle.
detergent - correct answer-an agent that cleanses by emulsifying dirt and oil
disinfectant - correct answer-an agent used to destroy pathogenic microorganisms but not
their spores ( usually applied to inanimate objects)
droplet - correct answer-Transmission via airborne droplets
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