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What is the correct disposal method They should be disposed of in a red biohazard
for sharp items soiled with biological sharps container.
material?
What should be done with reusable They should be placed tip up in the designated
pipettes that are soiled? container.
What is the procedure for cleaning Soak the area with 10% bleach for 10 minutes and
up spills in the lab? use a brush and dustpan for glass.
What are Healthcare Associated Infections caused by a variety of bacteria, fungi,
Infections (HAIs)? and viruses during medical care, including hospital
settings and outpatient facilities.
What is the significance of frequent It helps prevent the spread of disease and reduces
handwashing in healthcare? the risk of HAIs.
What are the main components of Soap, running water, and friction.
the handwashing procedure?
, What do Universal Precautions Guidelines that treat all patients as potentially
entail? infectious, particularly for blood-borne pathogens.
What are Standard Precautions? Precautions applied to all patients to prevent
transmission of infections, regardless of their
diagnosis.
What are Transmission-Based Precautions for patients suspected or documented
Precautions? to be infected with highly transmissible pathogens.
List the three routes of transmission Airborne, Droplet, and Contact.
for Transmission-Based Precautions.
When should hands be washed Before and after patient contact, after handling
during a workday? specimens, after using the restroom, and before
eating, among others.
What is the purpose of the To include vital information such as course name,
laboratory report coversheet? laboratory details, instructor information, and
submission date.
What is the role of the CDC in To develop guidelines and recommendations for
infection control? preventing the transmission of infections in
healthcare settings.
What are Airborne Precautions? Precautions to reduce the risk of airborne
transmission of infectious agents.
What are Droplet Precautions? Precautions to reduce the risk of droplet
transmission of infectious agents.
Safety Guidelines for Medical Lab Techs Exam |
Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified |
Latest Update 2026
Save
Terms in this set (258)
What is the correct disposal method They should be disposed of in a red biohazard
for sharp items soiled with biological sharps container.
material?
What should be done with reusable They should be placed tip up in the designated
pipettes that are soiled? container.
What is the procedure for cleaning Soak the area with 10% bleach for 10 minutes and
up spills in the lab? use a brush and dustpan for glass.
What are Healthcare Associated Infections caused by a variety of bacteria, fungi,
Infections (HAIs)? and viruses during medical care, including hospital
settings and outpatient facilities.
What is the significance of frequent It helps prevent the spread of disease and reduces
handwashing in healthcare? the risk of HAIs.
What are the main components of Soap, running water, and friction.
the handwashing procedure?
, What do Universal Precautions Guidelines that treat all patients as potentially
entail? infectious, particularly for blood-borne pathogens.
What are Standard Precautions? Precautions applied to all patients to prevent
transmission of infections, regardless of their
diagnosis.
What are Transmission-Based Precautions for patients suspected or documented
Precautions? to be infected with highly transmissible pathogens.
List the three routes of transmission Airborne, Droplet, and Contact.
for Transmission-Based Precautions.
When should hands be washed Before and after patient contact, after handling
during a workday? specimens, after using the restroom, and before
eating, among others.
What is the purpose of the To include vital information such as course name,
laboratory report coversheet? laboratory details, instructor information, and
submission date.
What is the role of the CDC in To develop guidelines and recommendations for
infection control? preventing the transmission of infections in
healthcare settings.
What are Airborne Precautions? Precautions to reduce the risk of airborne
transmission of infectious agents.
What are Droplet Precautions? Precautions to reduce the risk of droplet
transmission of infectious agents.
