CLIA Safety & Risk Management in Clinical Labs 2

Question 1

Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, which of the following is required when engineering controls alone cannot eliminate exposure risk?

Accepted Answer

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Answer

OSHA requires PPE as a secondary control measure when engineering controls cannot fully eliminate bloodborne pathogen exposure risk.

Question 2

A clinical laboratory receives a chemical shipment without a Safety Data Sheet (SDS). What is the MOST appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Return the shipment and request an SDS before use

Answer

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard requires an SDS before using any hazardous chemical; the shipment should not be used until proper documentation is provided.

Question 3

Which CLIA requirement specifically addresses the prevention of specimen mix-ups in the pre-analytical phase?

Accepted Answer

Patient specimen identification and integrity requirements

Answer

CLIA mandates that laboratories establish and follow procedures for proper patient identification and specimen integrity to prevent pre-analytical errors.

Question 4

In a clinical lab, an autoclave used for decontamination of biohazardous waste must be tested for efficacy using:

Accepted Answer

Biological indicators containing Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores

Answer

Biological indicators using Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores are the gold standard for verifying autoclave sterilization efficacy.

Question 5

A laboratory technician accidentally ingests a small amount of an unknown chemical. After calling Poison Control, which document should be consulted for additional medical information to provide to emergency responders?

Accepted Answer

The chemical's Safety Data Sheet (SDS), Section 4

Answer

SDS Section 4 (First Aid Measures) provides specific emergency treatment guidance for chemical exposures and ingestion.

(CLIA) Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Certification Practice Test

(CLIA) Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Certification Practice Test

CLIA Safety & Risk Management in Clinical Labs 2