CLT Laboratory Safety & Compliance 4

Question 1

Which organization establishes the standards used for CAP (College of American Pathologists) laboratory accreditation?

Accepted Answer

CMS through CLIA

Answer

CAP accreditation is deemed equivalent to CLIA certification, as CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) has approved CAP's standards as meeting CLIA requirements.

Question 2

When transporting patient specimens within a healthcare facility, which packaging requirement must be followed?

Accepted Answer

Primary container inside absorbent material inside a secondary leak-proof container

Answer

Proper specimen transport requires a primary container with absorbent material to contain leaks, placed inside a secondary leak-proof container, following OSHA and DOT guidelines.

Question 3

What is the maximum volume of flammable liquid that can be stored outside of a flammable storage cabinet in a laboratory?

Accepted Answer

2 gallons (7.6 L)

Answer

NFPA and OSHA guidelines generally limit flammable liquid storage outside of approved flammable storage cabinets to no more than 2 gallons (7.6 L) in a laboratory.

Question 4

A laboratory receives a shipment of reagents containing a substance labeled as a 'reproductive hazard.' Which GHS pictogram would appear on this label?

Accepted Answer

Health hazard (silhouette with starburst)

Answer

The health hazard GHS pictogram (exclamation silhouette with starburst) indicates serious health hazards including reproductive toxicity, carcinogenicity, and target organ toxicity.

Question 5

Which CLIA complexity category requires the highest level of personnel qualifications for testing personnel?

Accepted Answer

High complexity

Answer

High complexity testing under CLIA requires the most stringent personnel qualifications, including specific educational and training requirements for testing personnel.

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CLT Laboratory Safety & Compliance 4