flow cytometry exam 1 Questions and
Answers Graded A+
What are the three most common bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) in the United
States?
-Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and HIV
-West Nile, HBV and HIV
-Babesiosis, Syphilis and Leptospirosis
-Malaria, Ebola Virus and HIV - Correct answer-Hepatitis B Virus (HBV),
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and HIV
Which of the following is the best definition of universal precautions?
-Never touch any blood or body fluids
-Wear gloves to touch blood
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,-Realize that bloodborne pathogens are of concern in large cities and foreign
countries only
-Treat all human blood and certain body fluids as if known to be infected with HIV,
HBV, and other bloodborne pathogens - Correct answer-Treat all human blood and
certain body fluids as if known to be infected with HIV, HBV, and other
bloodborne pathogens
What are the routes of infection for BBPs while working/taking classes?
-Splashes to cuts or openings in the skin
-Punctures into the body with sharp objects
-All of the above
-Splashes to the eyes, nose, or mouth - Correct answer-All of the above
Hepatitis can be an acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) infection which can
lead to liver cancer and cirrhosis of the liver:
-True
-False - Correct answer-True
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, The following are acceptable disinfectants for BBPs:
-Bleach
-Alcohol
-Dawn dish soap
-Both a and b - Correct answer-Both a and b
Which physical principle, law or theory forms the backbone of flow cytometric
methods?
-Heisenberg's Uncertainty principle
-Coulter Principle
-1 st law of Thermodynamics
-Quantum Theory - Correct answer-Coulter Principle
Which parameter or property does SSC (side scatter) best represent?
-Doublet incidence
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Answers Graded A+
What are the three most common bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) in the United
States?
-Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and HIV
-West Nile, HBV and HIV
-Babesiosis, Syphilis and Leptospirosis
-Malaria, Ebola Virus and HIV - Correct answer-Hepatitis B Virus (HBV),
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and HIV
Which of the following is the best definition of universal precautions?
-Never touch any blood or body fluids
-Wear gloves to touch blood
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,-Realize that bloodborne pathogens are of concern in large cities and foreign
countries only
-Treat all human blood and certain body fluids as if known to be infected with HIV,
HBV, and other bloodborne pathogens - Correct answer-Treat all human blood and
certain body fluids as if known to be infected with HIV, HBV, and other
bloodborne pathogens
What are the routes of infection for BBPs while working/taking classes?
-Splashes to cuts or openings in the skin
-Punctures into the body with sharp objects
-All of the above
-Splashes to the eyes, nose, or mouth - Correct answer-All of the above
Hepatitis can be an acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) infection which can
lead to liver cancer and cirrhosis of the liver:
-True
-False - Correct answer-True
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, The following are acceptable disinfectants for BBPs:
-Bleach
-Alcohol
-Dawn dish soap
-Both a and b - Correct answer-Both a and b
Which physical principle, law or theory forms the backbone of flow cytometric
methods?
-Heisenberg's Uncertainty principle
-Coulter Principle
-1 st law of Thermodynamics
-Quantum Theory - Correct answer-Coulter Principle
Which parameter or property does SSC (side scatter) best represent?
-Doublet incidence
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