Strasinger - Chapter 1 Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

When combining acid and water, ensure that: a. acid is added b. water is added to acid c. they are added simultaneously d. water is slowly added to acid {Ans: A}An acceptable disinfectant for blood and body fluid decontamination is: A. Sodium hydroxide B. Antimicrobial soap C. Hydrogen peroxide D. Sodium hypochlorite {Ans: D}Pipetting by mouth is: a. acceptable for urine but not serum b. not acceptable without proper training c. acceptable for reagents but not specimens d. not acceptable in the laboratory {Ans: D}What steps are taken when the results of reagent strip QC are outside of the stated confidence limits? a. check the expiration date of the reagent strip b. run a new control c. open a new reagent strips container d. all of the above {Ans: D}In the urinalysis laboratory the primary source in the chain of infection would be: a. patients b. needlesticks c. specimens d. biohazardous waste {Ans: C}The NPFA classification symbol contains information on all of the following except: a. fire hazards b. biohazards c. reactivity d. health hazards {Ans: B}