CLINICAL MICROSCOPY, Exam Elaboration 2024

CLINICAL MICROSCOPY, Exam Elaboration 2024 In the urinalysis laboratory the primary source in the chain of infection would be: A. Patients B. Needlesticks C. Specimens D. Biohazardous waste - Correct Answer: C. Specimens The best way to break the chain of infection is: A. Hand sanitizing B. Personal protective equipment C. Aerosol prevention D. Decontamination - Correct Answer: A. Hand sanitizing The current routine infection control policy developed by CDC and followed in all health-care settings is: A. Universal Precautions B. Isolation Precautions C. Blood and Body Fluid Precautions D. Standard Precautions - Correct Answer: D. Standard Precautions - combined features of UP, BSI, and hand hygiene (1996) Universal Precautions (UP): states all patients are considered possible carriers of blood-borne pathogens; urine and body fluids NOT visibly contaminated by blood are NOT infectious Body Substance Isolation (BSI): states that ALL body fluids and blood are infectious, but did NOT recommend hand washing An employee who is accidentally exposed to a possible blood-borne pathogen should immediately: A. Report to a supervisor B. Flush the area with water C. Clean the area with disinfectant D. Receive HIV prophylaxis - Correct Answer: A. Report to a supervisor All of the following should be discarded in biohazardous waste containers except: A. Urine specimen containers B. Towels used for decontamination C. Disposable lab coats D. Blood collection tubes - Correct Answer: A. Urine specimen containers When combining acid and water, ensure that: A. Acid is added to water B. Water is added to acid C. They are added simultaneously D. Water is slowly added to acid - Correct Answer: A. Acid is added to water A class ABC fire extinguisher contains: A. Sand B. Water C. Dry chemicals D. Acid - Correct Answer: C. Dry chemicals