Hartman's Phlebotomy Tech Chapter 5(Chapter 5 Safety Measures For Care Team Members
And Patients) Questions with Correct Answers Verified by Experts| Latest Update
what to do in case of exposure to chemical hazard? 1- flush or wash exposed area
2- length of wash depends on how corrosive chem is
5 min to an hour
ways PBT can be exposed to biological hazards besides needle stick or infected patient? 1-
spills
2- leaking or broken specimen containers
3- or thru air during cleaning when particles become aerosolized
aerosolized dried blood or fluid are dispersed through the air so they might be inhaled
what are guidelines for biological hazards? 1- seal tubes properly
2- place specimens to be carried in a rigid latching container made of material capable of
containing spills
3- in event of broken containers or spills follow policy for cleaning and notify
supervisor....sometimes spills cleaned with kitty litter
4- wear gloves to clean
5- do not pick up broken glass with hands ever
6- use dust pan and broom to pick up glass
7- absorb spill with facility product
8- disinfect
9- non sharp waste with body fluids bagged in biohazard bag
10 anything that can pierce a bag must be put in sharps container
11- never scrape dried blood or fluids...soak spill in disinfecting cleaner
12- discard and reprint requisition papers that become wet
13-in case of exposure wash or flush with soap and water for 15 minutes
, 14- report the incident
15-get medical attention
centrifuge machine that separates substances by spinning them
physical hazards for PBT in workplace that can cause injury? 1- poor ergonomics
2- exposure to x-rays or radioactive chemicals
3- specimens may have radioactivity
4- noise from machines may be too loud
guidelines for physical hazards in workplace? 1- you should be able to do work with out
bumping into equipment
2- sharps container should be within arms reach
3- you should be able to reach patient arm without bending or stooping
4- standard precautions are acceptable to protect low level radiation. wear gloves
5- pay attention to signs or lights or warning about X-rays and radiation. always use precautions
6- follow facility policies, wear dosimeter
7- use ear protection
dosimeter a badge that records exposure to radiation that is worn when taking x-rays
guidlines for preventing falls and related injuries? 1- make sure walkways are dry and free of
clutter, chords and tripping hazards
2- floor mats need non slip backing and not be uneven or have loose edges
3- wear closed toe, non skid shoes. keep laces tied
4- uneven floor or stairs need to be marked with contrasting tape
5- always close drawers and cabinets immediately
And Patients) Questions with Correct Answers Verified by Experts| Latest Update
what to do in case of exposure to chemical hazard? 1- flush or wash exposed area
2- length of wash depends on how corrosive chem is
5 min to an hour
ways PBT can be exposed to biological hazards besides needle stick or infected patient? 1-
spills
2- leaking or broken specimen containers
3- or thru air during cleaning when particles become aerosolized
aerosolized dried blood or fluid are dispersed through the air so they might be inhaled
what are guidelines for biological hazards? 1- seal tubes properly
2- place specimens to be carried in a rigid latching container made of material capable of
containing spills
3- in event of broken containers or spills follow policy for cleaning and notify
supervisor....sometimes spills cleaned with kitty litter
4- wear gloves to clean
5- do not pick up broken glass with hands ever
6- use dust pan and broom to pick up glass
7- absorb spill with facility product
8- disinfect
9- non sharp waste with body fluids bagged in biohazard bag
10 anything that can pierce a bag must be put in sharps container
11- never scrape dried blood or fluids...soak spill in disinfecting cleaner
12- discard and reprint requisition papers that become wet
13-in case of exposure wash or flush with soap and water for 15 minutes
, 14- report the incident
15-get medical attention
centrifuge machine that separates substances by spinning them
physical hazards for PBT in workplace that can cause injury? 1- poor ergonomics
2- exposure to x-rays or radioactive chemicals
3- specimens may have radioactivity
4- noise from machines may be too loud
guidelines for physical hazards in workplace? 1- you should be able to do work with out
bumping into equipment
2- sharps container should be within arms reach
3- you should be able to reach patient arm without bending or stooping
4- standard precautions are acceptable to protect low level radiation. wear gloves
5- pay attention to signs or lights or warning about X-rays and radiation. always use precautions
6- follow facility policies, wear dosimeter
7- use ear protection
dosimeter a badge that records exposure to radiation that is worn when taking x-rays
guidlines for preventing falls and related injuries? 1- make sure walkways are dry and free of
clutter, chords and tripping hazards
2- floor mats need non slip backing and not be uneven or have loose edges
3- wear closed toe, non skid shoes. keep laces tied
4- uneven floor or stairs need to be marked with contrasting tape
5- always close drawers and cabinets immediately
