MLT ASCP Practice Questions & Answers 100% Correct!!

MLT ASCP Practice Questions & Answers 100% Correct!! Standard precautions apply to all of the following except: a. Blood b. Cerebrospinal fluid c. Semen d. Concentrated acids - ANSWER-d. Concentrated acids The most important practice in preventing the spread of disease is: a. Wearing masks during patient contact b. Proper hand washing c. Wearing disposable laboratory coats d. Identifying specimens from known or suspected HIV- and HBV-infected patients with a red label - ANSWER-b. Proper hand washing The appropriate dilution of bleach to use in laboratory disinfection is: a. 1:2 b. 1:5 c. 1:10 d. 1:100 - ANSWER-d. 1:10 How frequently should fire alarms and sprinkler systems be tested? a. Weekly b. Monthly c. Quarterly d. Annually - ANSWER-c. Quarterly Where should alcohol and other flammable chemicals be stored? a. In an approved safety can or storage cabinet away from heat sources b. Under a hood and arranged alphabetically for ease of identification in an emergency c. In a refrigerator at 2 C to 8 C to reduce volatilization d. On a low shelf in an area protected from light - ANSWER-a. In an approved safety can or storage cabinet away from heat sources The most frequent cause of needle punctures is: a. Patient movement during venipuncture b. Improper disposal of phlebotomy equipment c. Inattention during removal of needle after venipuncture d. Failure to attach needle firmly to syringe or tube holder - ANSWER-b. Improper disposal of phlebotomy equipment