EXAM PRACTICAL ANSWERS 2026
CERTIFICATION STUDY PACK
◉ C. Answer: What organization publishes the Technical Manual,
which is often used for principalguidelines in the blood bank?
a. CAP
b. ISBT
с. AABB
d. OSHA
◉ B. Answer: Which of the following items is mandated by law for all
blood banks? a. blood bank refrigerator
b. written laboratory safety program
c. BSC
d. foot-operated hand wash
◉ A. Answer: What designation is given to goggles, face shields, and
splash barriers?
a. personal protective equipment
b. not necessary unless working with HIV-positive or HBV-positive
specimens
,c. mandated at all times when working with blood specimens and
blood products
d. provided by the employee if needed
◉ D. Answer: What is the name of the policy of treating all body
substances as potentially harmful, regardless of the patient
diagnosis?
a. OSHA Exposure Program
b. isolation guidelines
c. AABB safety policy
d. universal precautions
◉ D. Answer: In addition to wearing gloves, what is the most
effective defense for infection controland safety?
a. goggles
b. laboratory coats
c. posting warning signs
d. hand washing
◉ A. Answer: Select the most economical disinfectant to use for
decontamination.
a. 1:10 fresh solution of sodium hypochlorite (bleach)
b. 1:5 solution of household Lysol
, c. 1:15 solution of sodium hydroxide
d. detergent and water mixture
◉ D. Answer: When should an accident or injury be reported?
a. injury may result in a fatality
b. injury involves possible infection with HIV or HBV
c. accident involves nonemployees or jeopardizes a patient
d. at the time the accident or injury occurs
◉ B. Answer: Select one of the best ways to protect employees and
keep a safe laboratory environment.
a. health insurance
b. safety education
c. rest breaks
d. fluid-repellent laboratory coats
◉ D. Answer: What cells can produce antibodies?
a. natural killer cells
b. T cells
c. macrophages
d. plasma cells