Emergency drench shower protocol - correct answer--proceed to shower
-activate shower
-begin to remove clothing while under shower
-flush body for 15 minutes
-seek medical treatment
, Emergency eyewash protocol - correct answer--proceed to eyewash
-activate unit
-hold eyelids open, roll eyes back and forth so fluid flows on all surfaces
*only remove contacts after irrigation has begun*
-flush eyes/face for 15 minutes
-seek medical treatment
Fahrenheit to Celsius - correct answer-(F-32) x 0.555
How are carcinogens classified? - correct answer--A1: confirmed human carcinogen
-A2: suspected human carcinogen
-A3: animal carcinogen
-A4: not classified as a human carcinogen
-A5: not suspected as a human carcinogen
How are NRBCs and WBCs differentiated on automated analyzers? - correct answer-NRBC
channel uses lysing agent and fluorescent dye. WBCs bind a larger amount of dye than
NRBCs and demonstrate a high intensity fluorescence
How do you prepare items to be put in an autoclave? - correct answer--remove soil from
items
-for sterilization: wrap items in muslin or approved wrap
-load wrapped or unwrapped items into metal or heat-resistant plastic containers, not more
than 25cm deep. Avoid over-crowding
-fasten bags for transport to autoclave but unfasten for autoclaving
-remove lids from lidded containers
How does heparin prevent clotting? - correct answer-by inhibiting thrombin formation
How does lipemia or high protein levels interfere with ISEs? What type of ISEs are effected?
- correct answer--falsely decrease
-indirect ISEs
How far do droplets travel? - correct answer-less than 10 feet and do not remain suspended
in air
How is air from the lab removed? - correct answer--via local exhaust devices like fume
hoods
-via "air returns" where some air is mixed with outdoor air then recirculated within HVAC
system
How long can EDTA samples for Hematology be stored prior to testing? - correct answer-24
hours at RT and in fridge for 48 hours
How often should you defrost and decontaminate a cryostat? - correct answer-weekly
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