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What is the purpose of wearing gloves when in contact with patients?
What is the purpose of wearing gloves when in contact with patients?
- To improve grip strength
- To facilitate hand hygiene
- To keep the hands warm
- To prevent cross-contamination (correct)
Why should fluid-resistant lab gowns be worn completely buttoned?
Why should fluid-resistant lab gowns be worn completely buttoned?
- To prevent dehydration
- To improve mobility
- To increase visibility
- To reduce exposure to hazards (correct)
Which part of the body must be protected from specimen splashes and aerosols?
Which part of the body must be protected from specimen splashes and aerosols?
- Knees
- Fingers
- Mucous membrane of the eyes, nose, and mouth (correct)
- Neck
Why must all biological waste, except urine, be placed in containers labeled with the biohazard symbol?
Why must all biological waste, except urine, be placed in containers labeled with the biohazard symbol?
Which step is crucial in preventing recontamination of hands and wrists during handwashing?
Which step is crucial in preventing recontamination of hands and wrists during handwashing?
When should gloves be changed according to the text provided?
When should gloves be changed according to the text provided?
What color container or bag is used for infectious and pathological waste?
What color container or bag is used for infectious and pathological waste?
Which type of waste is designated for disposal in orange containers?
Which type of waste is designated for disposal in orange containers?
What should be done to avoid sharps hazards?
What should be done to avoid sharps hazards?
Which waste type requires disposal in red containers?
Which waste type requires disposal in red containers?
How can chemical hazards be minimized in the laboratory?
How can chemical hazards be minimized in the laboratory?
What is the recommended practice for proper hand hygiene in the laboratory setting?
What is the recommended practice for proper hand hygiene in the laboratory setting?
What is the correct protocol for disposing of urine in a laboratory sink?
What is the correct protocol for disposing of urine in a laboratory sink?
Which of the following statements about sharps hazards is accurate?
Which of the following statements about sharps hazards is accurate?
What is the proper first aid for chemical spills on the skin according to the text?
What is the proper first aid for chemical spills on the skin according to the text?
Why is it important to add acid to water when handling chemicals?
Why is it important to add acid to water when handling chemicals?
According to OSHA regulations, what must facilities that use hazardous chemicals provide to all employees?
According to OSHA regulations, what must facilities that use hazardous chemicals provide to all employees?
What is the proper way to handle biologic waste disposal in a laboratory setting?
What is the proper way to handle biologic waste disposal in a laboratory setting?
