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Safety Hazards in Clinical Laboratory Quiz
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Safety Hazards in Clinical Laboratory Quiz

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What type of hazard is associated with exposure to radioactive equipment and radioisotopes?

  • Sharp hazard
  • Chemical hazard
  • Radioactive hazard (correct)
  • Biological hazard
  • Which organization developed the NFPA Fire Diamond or Hazard Standard Identification System?

  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) (correct)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
  • What is the process of thermal decomposition of waste into gas and solid phases in the absence of external oxygen/air supply called?

  • Autoclaving
  • Fumigation
  • Pyrolysis (correct)
  • Incineration
  • At what temperature does the microwave treatment occur according to the text?

    <p>100°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should animal carcasses be disposed of according to the text?

    <p>Autoclave, Incinerate, Bury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the recommended colors for the background and letters on hazardous waste labels?

    <p>Yellow background and black letters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum size required for labelling standards for hazardous waste containers?

    <p>20 cm * 30 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of inertization in health care waste treatment?

    <p>To reduce the risk of toxic substances leaching into surface and groundwater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered when selecting packaging materials for infectious wastes?

    <p>Resistance to tampering and weathering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the recommended characteristics for wheeled trolleys used in waste transport?

    <p>Authorized for the purpose, easy to load and unload, and free from sharp edges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended size for liquid wastes containers?

    <p>Capped or tightly stopped bottles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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