FREE CSMLS Laboratory Management, Safety, and Quality Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the proper order for the removal of personal protective equipment?

Accepted Answer

Gloves, gown, eye protection, mask

Answer

Gloves, mask, eye protection, gown

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Gown, gloves, eye protection, mask

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Gown, mask, gloves, eye protection

Question 2

What is the most important step in preventing infection?

Accepted Answer

Hand washing

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Wearing gloves

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Wearing N95 mask

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Disinfecting surfaces

Question 3

Which of the following disinfectants must not be placed in an autoclave due to the generation of unsafe gases?

Accepted Answer

Sodium hypochlorite

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Hydrogen peroxide

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Sodium phosphate

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70% alcohol

Question 4

Which of the following quality system essentials includes processes for selecting and installing laboratory instruments?

Accepted Answer

Equipment

Answer

Continual improvement

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Process management

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Assessments

Question 5

What type of extinguisher is used for metal fires?

Accepted Answer

Class D dry chemical

Answer

A-B-C dry chemical

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Water

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Carbon dioxide

Question 6

Which of the following actions may be taken to gather evidence when a new polymerase chain reaction methodology is being investigated for clinical use?

Accepted Answer

Perform a literature review

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Rely on personal knowledge

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Ask co-workers for their opinions

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Incorporate into staff performance reviews

Question 7

Which of the following actions minimizes injury due to excessive pipetting?

Accepted Answer

Rotating pipetting task with other duties

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Keeping all the samples at arm’s length reach

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Adjusting the workstation so that arms are elevated

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Using a positive displacement technique

Question 8

What is the systematic approach to reviewing a task or job to identify hazards?

Accepted Answer

Risk assessment

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Hazard control

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Internal audit

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Administrative control

Question 9

Which of the following pieces of equipment provides protection from aerosols while aliquoting specimens?

Accepted Answer

Biological Safety Cabinet

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Fume Hood

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Canopy Hood

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Splash Screen

Question 10

Which of the following procedures should be used when disposing of a used microtome knife blade?

Accepted Answer

Use forceps to handle the blade and place it in sharps

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Grasp the blade in the centre with your fingers and place it in sharps

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Have a designated person to collect all blades

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Wear gloves to handle the blade and place in a biohazard bag