CSMLS Safety Manual Practice Test

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• The majority of clinical/diagnostic laboratories adhere to procedures for which containment level?
• Which of the following are considered reproductive hazards?
• What is task hazard analysis primarily used for?
• Which of the following is a symptom of excessive psychological stress?
• Why should gloves be latex-free in clinical settings?
• In the event of a clothing fire, what is the most appropriate action?
• What is the key focus when conducting a hazard assessment?
• A BSC should be used for procedures involving open vessels of biohazards that:
• Are standards for all chemicals that identify allowable levels of exposure available?
• At what classification level do lasers present a risk of eye injury from a reflected beam?
• What is the name of the agency responsible for radiation safety regulation in Canada?
• What should be done if hazardous material is missing?
• What role does severity play in risk assessment?
• What may help to identify laboratory hazards?
• Which type of biological indicator is most effective in validating the sterilization process?
• What can be said about all hazards?
• Based on pH values, which of the following solutions is the most corrosive?
• What information should be included in hazard assessment documents?
• Is the presence of trained first aiders in the workplace a legal requirement?
• A laboratory ventilation system should be designed to maintain what pressure within the lab?
• Record keeping and documentation are important ways to demonstrate enforcement and accountability:
• What is a common use of incident reports in a workplace?
• What should you do if you have a chemical spill?
• What was the purpose of Threshold Limit Values (TLVs)?
• What type of materials require special attention during the decommission process?
• Is it acceptable to leave your lab unlocked and unattended for a few moments while you go to the washroom?
• Does each province in Canada have a designated site for the disposal of radioactive wastes?
• If a waste disposal company has a license, can it be assumed they are trustworthy?
• If a tube with infectious materials breaks during centrifugation in a centrifuge that does not have safety cups, how long should you wait before opening the centrifuge?
• A fixed-position face shield may be used any time eye protection is required.
• Which agent can combine with copper in a drain to create a potentially explosive compound?
• What should you do when leaving the lab with your lab coat?
• In the event of a cut, what is the first aid procedure?
• What is the role of BSCs in a laboratory setting?
• What is the primary purpose of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
• Which of the following is true regarding PPE during hazardous material handling?
• What is the primary purpose of documenting a laboratory security risk assessment?
• Which of the following is included in the definition of hazardous wastes?
• Is mouth pipetting acceptable?
• Do a laboratory security risk assessment and a laboratory security program need to be documented?
• The ability to cause changes in the DNA of cells is called:
• When centrifuging biological agents, what should you do regarding the tubes used?
• What is an important factor in maintaining a clean lab environment?
• How can one learn the proper use of fire extinguishers?
• What should you assume about unknown products?
• Which hazardous substance may be detected as vapor from drain traps many years after its use?
• What type of centrifuge should be used for handling hazardous materials?
• Which of the following describes the role of administrative controls?
• What is one potential consequence of workplace stress in laboratory settings?
• For ultracentrifuges, why is it important to balance them very accurately?
• In the Internal Responsibility System model, employees are required to:
• Is it important to use an anti-glare shield on your computer monitor?
• Which organization mandates laboratory decommissioning when radioactive materials are used?
• Employers are required to provide PPE, but they are not required to enforce its use.
• Which document provides detailed information about the hazards of materials used in a workplace?
• What are emergency response plans, training, and occupational health programs examples of?
• Must proper ergonomics and ventilation integrity be considered when working in a biosafety cabinet (BSC)?
• Who should conduct task hazard analysis?
• Which safety measure should be taken when using blenders in the lab?
• In the event of burns to the skin and clothing, what should be done with burned clothing?
• The CSA group has published standards related to:
• Which type of control is considered the best in the hierarchy of controls?
• What is the best approach for dealing with a chemical spill?
• Are adjustable lab stools necessary for accommodating various users?
• What is considered an administrative control for biological hazards?
• What type of equipment may improve ergonomics in a laboratory setting?
• What is the best type of indicator to confirm effective autoclave use?
• Which of the following is NOT considered a major element of workplace safety?
• Which of the following is true regarding gloves in a clinical setting?
• Why is it important for lab personnel to understand emergency protocols?
• Biological agents can gain entry to the body by which of the following methods?
• Which disinfectant is most commonly used in clinical laboratories?
• How are hazard assessments beneficial?
• Which of the following are considered to be physical hazards?
• Why is it important to have a safety committee in a workplace?
• Why is it important to inspect tubes for cracks before centrifugation?
• Outcomes of pregnancy are mostly affected by work factors.
• What do procedure/surgical masks primarily protect against?
• Before using an emergency shower, what should a person do with their outer clothing?
• What aspect of risk assessment assesses the degree of harm that may arise?
• What is the best way to prevent accidents in the lab?
• The Canada Criminal Code applies to laboratories and medical facilities:
• What is the primary purpose of a chemical fume hood?
• Should a person wearing contact lenses remove the lenses before using an emergency eye wash?
• SDS for products used in the lab must be accessible:
• If modification of work tasks is not possible, it is advisable to temporarily reassign the pregnant employee to safer work or a safer workplace.
• Should slides that are not fixed or stained be considered infectious?
• Is it acceptable to work alone after hours in a familiar lab?
• Do mechanical pipetting devices eliminate all hazards associated with pipetting?
• Are incidents involving psychological harassment the employer's responsibility?
• The best type of control to protect from reproductive hazards is:
• Risk groups are classified primarily by considering which factor?
• Where should unwanted chemicals, biological specimens, and idle equipment be stored?
• What is a key factor in the laboratory commissioning process?
• Which of these symptoms may be caused by excessive psychological stress?
• Is decontamination of a laboratory necessary if it is to be demolished?
• Are WHMIS labels required on hazardous waste?
• What is an effective way to promote ergonomic practices among lab workers?
• What is the primary purpose of safety training in the workplace?
• What key factor does NOT contribute to the determination of infection susceptibility?
• What type of fire involves combustible metals?
• What is the requirement for lab coats in a laboratory setting?
• Should individuals receive training on hazardous waste management?
• In the event of an emergency, who should be immediately notified?
• Technostress can be a result of:
• A biological safety cabinet must be tested and certified under which circumstance?
• How many castors should a chair have for optimal stability?
• In a laboratory setting, who is primarily responsible for safety?
• Is it sufficient to rely solely on labeling for safety when handling hazardous waste?
• Which of the following statements about lab coats is incorrect?
• Which type of ventilation is typically used to control temperature in a lab environment?
• What type of lighting is beneficial to reduce eye strain in a laboratory?
• Is general ventilation considered the primary means of controlling exposure to volatile toxic products in the lab?
• Which of the following is NOT a category of hazard?
• Is general ventilation an important source of make-up air for local exhaust systems?
• Which condition should laboratory staff be trained to recognize during commissioning?
• What is the primary purpose of laboratory decommissioning?
• An example of what type of control is full body coverage with personal protective equipment?
• Compressed gas cylinders should be securely attached no matter whether they are full or empty.
• How frequently should emergency eye wash stations be activated to ensure a reliable supply of clean water?
• At what level is radioactive waste regulated?
• Which of the following is advised when working extensively at a computer?
• Which of these types of ionizing radiation is most penetrating?
• What is the minimum duration that an emergency wash device should provide water?
• Cryostats used on a suspected CJD case should be decontaminated with what?
• When is it important to take regular breaks?
• Which of the following is true about respirators?
• How often should inspections be conducted to identify potential hazards?
• Do laboratory personnel need to participate in workplace emergency training?
• What should you do with sharp objects in the lab?
• What does a signal word on a label indicate?
• Which of the following is not considered a local exhaust device?
• During a chemical spill, what is the best immediate response regarding eye hazards?
• Which type of radioactive particles presents the greatest risk once inside the body?
• Is it advisable to send out hazardous waste frequently?
• A typical recommended face velocity for a fume hood is?
• What are two "signal words" that may appear on supplier labels?
• If the victim is a contact lens wearer and the lenses cannot be removed immediately after exposure to a harmful substance, what should you do?
• Which of the following is NOT a key element of a hazard assessment?
• The following are potential sources of information on reproductive hazards:
• Canadian laboratories are governed by:
• What type of filters do BSCs use to remove aerosols?
• When handling biological specimens, what is paramount?
• What is the objective of using a Biological Safety Cabinet?
• A workplace label is not required if a transferred material is completely used over the course of the same work shift:
• What temperature range is classified as tepid water?
• What is the lowest current that has the potential to cause a fatality from a 110 volt power source?
• What is a useful consideration during hazard assessment?
• Commissioning refers to the process of what in a laboratory?
• The concept in legislation that indicates that employers must do everything reasonable to protect the health and safety of workers is referred to as:
• Is it advisable for employees to take part in the hazards assessment and control process?
• What is the first step to take after a person has fainted?
• Effective communication about stressors should ideally be directed towards:
• What is a recommended practice for maintaining ergonomic health while working?
• When in the lab, when is it appropriate to wear safety glasses?
• Which of the following is an effect on the male reproductive system?
• A good safety culture promotes:
• What type of footwear is required in a lab environment?
• Where should an emergency eye wash station be located?
• What does WHMIS stand for?
• Who is primarily responsible for controlling access to the lab?
• What should the activity level on surfaces be reduced to when decontaminating areas where radioactive materials were used?
• What should be done with waste generated from biological experiments involving aerosols?
• Which factor does not influence the likelihood of an infection occurring from aerosol exposure?
• What kind of wastes must be managed under strict regulations due to potential hazards?
• What is a benefit of tracking inventory and hazardous materials?
• Are procedure/surgical masks effective in protecting healthcare workers during procedures?
• Should hazard assessment procedures include identifying control measures using the hierarchy of controls?
• What should you do in the event of a splash of a corrosive product on the skin?
• Do noise and indoor air quality issues impact injuries and illnesses but not cause psychological stress?
• What is the main purpose of wearing proper footwear in a lab setting?
• What type of ventilation dilutes indoor air with a supply of fresh air?
• What is a recommended action after using a centrifuge for biological samples?
• How is the implementation of controls addressed in hazard assessment processes?
• Working with lasers requires what specific item?
• Name a chemical which becomes explosive when it becomes dry:
• When should local exhaust ventilation systems regularly be inspected?
• Workplace stresses common in the laboratory include:
• Name a radioisotope that should be shielded by Plexiglass and not lead.
• What is one essential action for workplace hazard control?
• The best way to reduce workplace stress is:
• Relative humidity levels indoors should be maintained within which range?
• If an eye hazard is present, what immediate action should be taken if exposed?
• Which of these practices can reduce the potential for musculoskeletal injuries?
• Reproductive hazards affect females only.
• Is a drench hose an acceptable replacement for an emergency shower?
• What are the major ways to deal with risk in the workplace?
• What is the importance of labeling waste before disposal?
• What is the purpose of an emergency eye wash station?
• The types of chemicals which are readily absorbed into the bloodstream also have a tendency to migrate into breast milk.
• Which type of hazard necessitates having an emergency eye wash station present?
• Which of the following practices can enhance laboratory safety?
• A cryogenic liquid is any liquid at a temperature below which of the following?
• The supplier label includes:
• Which of the following is an example of ionizing radiation?
• What does commissioning of a laboratory ventilation system entail?
• Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of containment level 2 laboratories?
• If the skin blisters from burning, should you drain the blisters immediately?
• What factor contributes to technostress?
• Which of the following activities can diminish air quality?
• Which of the following requires routine practices and additional precautions?
• What is the primary aim of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
• Which of the following diseases is a risk for animal care workers as well as expectant mothers handling domestic cat litter?
• Which of the following hazards can be posed by centrifuges?
• Are psychological hazards considered in the hazard assessment process?
• When treating a burn, what should be avoided during first aid?
• What should be done if someone ingests a poison?
• Three major elements of WHMIS are:
• What is one possible consequence of not reporting missing hazardous materials?
• Is it a requirement for emergency wash devices to have a drain?
• In risk assessment, why is it important to consider how often workers are exposed to a hazard?
• Modern laboratory equipment requires little if any maintenance.
• What is a requirement for effective use of respiratory equipment?
• Lack of concentration and forgetfulness may be symptoms of stress. Is this statement true or false?
• Is a canopy hood suitable for exhausting heat from an autoclave?
• What is a key factor to consider when designing a laboratory space?
• Can an automatic external defibrillator be used by someone who is not a trained medical professional?
• Routine practices and additional precautions integrate which two elements?
• The risk associated with any chemical substance depends on:
• What is the recommended immediate response if someone splashes a corrosive substance in their eyes?
• Protective glasses should have which of the following features?
• How should highly hazardous materials be stored?
• Bullying is a form of abuse. Is this statement true or false?
• Work-life conflict describes an imbalance between:
• In risk assessment, the likelihood of a hazard resulting in an injury is referred to as what?
• What is the term for procedures that combine the requirements of both Universal Precautions and Body Substance Isolation?
• Is it essential to document who should implement additional controls in a hazard assessment?
• What must be performed on laboratory equipment before it is deemed safe for demolition?
• Workplace factors that may cause stress include:
• Which of the following practices can help alleviate musculoskeletal stresses?
• Does a needle-stick injury need to be reported if an infection does not develop?
• Which of the following can produce aerosols?
• Which level regulates other types of hazardous waste?
• When should maintenance checks of emergency eye wash stations be conducted?
• Can personal monitoring be used to measure noise exposure?
• PPE is considered a substitute for engineering controls when they are too expensive to implement.
• WHMIS labels do not include:
• When conducting decontamination, what is the main focus?
• What is a precaution for the use of water baths?
• Which approach is least likely to help reduce workplace stress?
• Class B fires involve:
• Many provinces have legislation to deal with hazards of working alone. Is this statement true or false?
• What is a common sign of shock following an injury?
• Which of the following is NOT a method for managing waste solvents?
• How should lab gowns be designed?
• Which of the following is essential for managing eye hazards in a laboratory environment?
• Which of the following is a common ergonomic hazard in the laboratory?
• Have the majority of laboratory acquired infections been associated with injuries from needles or sharp objects?
• What considerations are included in ergonomics?
• During the decommission process, surfaces contaminated with which of the following may need to be cleaned?
• Why is it critical to correctly label hazardous waste?
• In the Internal Responsibility System model, management is required to:
• Can small amounts of volatile chemicals be used on the bench outside the hood?
• Can some infectious substances be absorbed via the eyes?
• Is the laboratory commissioning process necessary at the start of each new year?