DLM(ASCP) EXAM 2024-2025 ACTUAL
EXAM 230 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES|A+ GRADE
4 stages of workflow and lab design - ANSWER-1. organizations -
management, planning process
2. budget
3. graphic display
4. written narrative description
Six Sigma - ANSWER-QM practices focused on reducing costs and
increasing profit by systematically improving production process by
eliminating defects
(developed by motorola)
standard - ANSWER-used to determine where to place manual tests vs.
automated.
total productive hours/ WLU (workload units)
The Capital Cycle - ANSWER-Strategic Planning - annual update process
Financial Planning - create capital capacity
Capital Structure - manage the capital structure that ensures access to
required debt and equity capital
,Capital Allocation - access investible dollars
Implement selective strategic options
Fire Prevention Plan - ANSWER-keep flammable substances in separate
rooms/cabinets
use explosion proof fridges and hoods
fire resistant building products
perform procedures that result in highly combustible reactions underwater
vacuum chambers
health hazards - ANSWER-toxins, carcinogens, irritant, tissue corrosive,
sensitizer agents, that act on or damage the body
Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - ANSWER-A federal
agency charged with protecting worker health and well being in the work
place. Provides guidance and regulations concerning chemical and
infectious materials
fire extinguisher class a - ANSWER-most common
fire started by ignition of material like paper and wood.
extinguished by water
fire extinguisher class B - ANSWER-fires consist of liquids like alcohol,
gases and solvents.
extinguisher contains dry chemicals or carbon dioxide
,fire extinguisher class D - ANSWER-fire involves combustible
chemicals/metals like Mg, Na, and Titanium. Need specialized extinguisher
or sand.
Labeling of hazardous chemicals and reagents - ANSWER-color coded
triangle, rectangle or combo label with danger rating.
color code: red = fire hazard, blue = health hazard, yellow = instability
hazard
danger rating: 0 = none, 1 = minor, 2 = moderate, 3 = service, 4 = extreme
Threshold Limit Value (TLV) - ANSWER-designed by ACGHI
3 points to monitor for safe work environment
1. TWA
2. STEL
3. C
Time Weighted Average (TWA) - ANSWER-level of exposure a worker may
experience in an 8 hour day, 40 hour work week
Physical Hazards - ANSWER-compressed gas, explosives, flammables,
organic peroxide. oxidizer, reactive/unstable water reactive
Ceiling (C) - ANSWER-concentration which is the level above which no
exposure is permitted at any time
, Safety Management Program - ANSWER-overseen by safety committee
and safety officer
1. manual with policies/procedures covering physical, chemical, fire, natural
disasters, bloodborne pathogens. OPIM Dangers, chemical exposure
control plans
2. communications - access to info, training equipment resources and
support
3. disaster plan - special contingency and back up plans
4. safety audits and inspections
5. accident investigation and prevention
Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) - ANSWER-max concentration level a
person may be exposed to for a short period of time
Lab Director - ANSWER-CLIA '88 requires that they be board certified in
Clinical pathology and Anatomical pathology. They sign off on personnel
records annually and competencies or they can designate someone else to
sign off. This person holds the CAP License for the laboratory.
Technical Supervisor - ANSWER-select test methodology; verify test
procedures for precision and accuracy; oversee PT, QC, and QA programs;
oversee resolution of technical issues. Can review high complexity testing.
Must be a MD or DO OR have a bachelors with 4 years experience
General Supervisor - ANSWER-Can review moderate complexity testing.
Need a bachelor's with 1 year experience
Ergonomics - ANSWER-a disicpline that involves arranging the
environment to fit the person in it. when applied correctly in the work
environment, visual and musculoskeletal discomfort and fatigue are
EXAM 230 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES|A+ GRADE
4 stages of workflow and lab design - ANSWER-1. organizations -
management, planning process
2. budget
3. graphic display
4. written narrative description
Six Sigma - ANSWER-QM practices focused on reducing costs and
increasing profit by systematically improving production process by
eliminating defects
(developed by motorola)
standard - ANSWER-used to determine where to place manual tests vs.
automated.
total productive hours/ WLU (workload units)
The Capital Cycle - ANSWER-Strategic Planning - annual update process
Financial Planning - create capital capacity
Capital Structure - manage the capital structure that ensures access to
required debt and equity capital
,Capital Allocation - access investible dollars
Implement selective strategic options
Fire Prevention Plan - ANSWER-keep flammable substances in separate
rooms/cabinets
use explosion proof fridges and hoods
fire resistant building products
perform procedures that result in highly combustible reactions underwater
vacuum chambers
health hazards - ANSWER-toxins, carcinogens, irritant, tissue corrosive,
sensitizer agents, that act on or damage the body
Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - ANSWER-A federal
agency charged with protecting worker health and well being in the work
place. Provides guidance and regulations concerning chemical and
infectious materials
fire extinguisher class a - ANSWER-most common
fire started by ignition of material like paper and wood.
extinguished by water
fire extinguisher class B - ANSWER-fires consist of liquids like alcohol,
gases and solvents.
extinguisher contains dry chemicals or carbon dioxide
,fire extinguisher class D - ANSWER-fire involves combustible
chemicals/metals like Mg, Na, and Titanium. Need specialized extinguisher
or sand.
Labeling of hazardous chemicals and reagents - ANSWER-color coded
triangle, rectangle or combo label with danger rating.
color code: red = fire hazard, blue = health hazard, yellow = instability
hazard
danger rating: 0 = none, 1 = minor, 2 = moderate, 3 = service, 4 = extreme
Threshold Limit Value (TLV) - ANSWER-designed by ACGHI
3 points to monitor for safe work environment
1. TWA
2. STEL
3. C
Time Weighted Average (TWA) - ANSWER-level of exposure a worker may
experience in an 8 hour day, 40 hour work week
Physical Hazards - ANSWER-compressed gas, explosives, flammables,
organic peroxide. oxidizer, reactive/unstable water reactive
Ceiling (C) - ANSWER-concentration which is the level above which no
exposure is permitted at any time
, Safety Management Program - ANSWER-overseen by safety committee
and safety officer
1. manual with policies/procedures covering physical, chemical, fire, natural
disasters, bloodborne pathogens. OPIM Dangers, chemical exposure
control plans
2. communications - access to info, training equipment resources and
support
3. disaster plan - special contingency and back up plans
4. safety audits and inspections
5. accident investigation and prevention
Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) - ANSWER-max concentration level a
person may be exposed to for a short period of time
Lab Director - ANSWER-CLIA '88 requires that they be board certified in
Clinical pathology and Anatomical pathology. They sign off on personnel
records annually and competencies or they can designate someone else to
sign off. This person holds the CAP License for the laboratory.
Technical Supervisor - ANSWER-select test methodology; verify test
procedures for precision and accuracy; oversee PT, QC, and QA programs;
oversee resolution of technical issues. Can review high complexity testing.
Must be a MD or DO OR have a bachelors with 4 years experience
General Supervisor - ANSWER-Can review moderate complexity testing.
Need a bachelor's with 1 year experience
Ergonomics - ANSWER-a disicpline that involves arranging the
environment to fit the person in it. when applied correctly in the work
environment, visual and musculoskeletal discomfort and fatigue are
