Medical Laboratory Technician Exam Medical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Operations and Safety Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which OSHA standard specifically addresses occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens in clinical laboratories?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.1030

Answer

29 CFR 1910.1030 is the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard that mandates protections for workers with occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials.

Question 2

What is the minimum retention time for Safety Data Sheets (SDS) after a chemical is no longer used in the laboratory?

Accepted Answer

30 years

Answer

OSHA requires that SDS records be maintained for at least 30 years after the chemical is no longer used, as part of employee exposure record requirements.

Question 3

A mercury thermometer breaks on the laboratory bench. What is the correct first response?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate the immediate area and use a mercury spill kit

Answer

Mercury spills require evacuation of the immediate area and cleanup using a specialized mercury spill kit to prevent toxic vapor inhalation.

Question 4

In a clinical laboratory, which class of biological safety cabinet is required when working with agents treated with volatile toxic chemicals?

Accepted Answer

Class II, Type B2

Answer

Class II, Type B2 cabinets are 100% exhausted to the outside and are required when working with volatile toxic chemicals and radionuclides in conjunction with biological agents.

Question 5

Which fire extinguisher class is appropriate for an electrical equipment fire in the chemistry analyzer area?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class C fire extinguishers are specifically designed for fires involving energized electrical equipment.

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Medical Laboratory Technician Exam Medical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Operations and Safety Questions and Answers 2