Volatile solvents can cause respiratory tract irritation and central nervous system depression. How can you prevent accidental vapor inhalation? Wear a mask or respirator while handling chemicals. Transport chemicals with their caps removed. Use a biological hood for handling chemicals. Handle chemicals out in the open for good air circulation.

  Speaking at the same pace throughout a presentation (maintaining a constant rate of speech) is a good practice because it helps the audience process what’s being said.  

If a fire alarm sounds or a code red is called in your area, you should:  1. do nothing until told. 2. finish what you are doing, retrieve your belongings, and leave the building. 3. perform the RACE procedure. 4. grab a fire extinguisher and go find the fire

While transferring a specimen from the collection container to a transport container for shipping, the phlebotomist spills some of the specimen on the counter. What should the phlebotomist do next? Continue processing the specimen. Use a biohazard spill kit to clean the counter. Clean the counter with a chemical spill kit. Clean the counter with soap and water.  

According to the Hazard Communication Standard, which of these would least likely be found on a  chemical container label?   Pictogram Hazard Statement Signal Word Medical Uses    

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)  A) prevents coagulation by binding calcium. B) maintains red blood cell shape and size. C) does not interfere with staining of blood cells. D) does all of these.

Isopropyl alcohol is a bacteriostatic antiseptic. What does bacteriostatic antiseptic mean? A) Inhibits the growth of bacteria B) Sterilizes bacteria on the skin C) Kills any pathogen living on the skin D) Inhibits the growth of viruses

Which of the following actions kills microorganisms when you use rubbing alcohol on your hands? A) The drying B) The applying C) The rubbing D) The mixing

A hazard statement is a 1. description of a hazard. 2. list of what to do when exposed to a chemical 3. one or two word warning. 4. symbol that indicates a hazard.

A phlebotomist notices sparks coming from the back of the centrifuge. What type of workplace hazard is this?  Biohazard Chemical Electrical Radioactive