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  1. What is the minimum concentration of sodium hypochlorite (bleach) recommended for cleaning blood spills?

    Answer: 10% (1:10 dilution)

    A 10% bleach solution (1:10 dilution of household bleach) is the standard recommendation for decontaminating blood spills.

  2. Which type of precautions should be followed when drawing blood from ALL patients regardless of diagnosis?

    Answer: Standard precautions

    Standard precautions apply to all patients regardless of known or suspected infection status, treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious.

  3. After a needlestick injury, what is the immediate first step?

    Answer: Wash the site with soap and water

    The immediate first step after a needlestick is to wash the puncture site thoroughly with soap and running water to reduce the risk of infection.

  4. Which class of fire extinguisher should be used for an electrical equipment fire in the laboratory?

    Answer: Class C

    Class C fire extinguishers are designed for electrical fires and use non-conductive agents to extinguish flames without creating an electrocution hazard.

  5. What does the acronym RACE stand for in fire safety?

    Answer: Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate

    RACE stands for Rescue (anyone in immediate danger), Alarm (pull the fire alarm), Contain (close doors to contain the fire), and Extinguish/Evacuate.

  6. How long should a phlebotomist perform hand hygiene with an alcohol-based hand rub?

    Answer: At least 15-20 seconds until hands are dry

    Alcohol-based hand rubs should be applied and rubbed over all surfaces of the hands for 15-20 seconds until the product has completely dried.

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