The objective of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) is to
ensure quality laboratory testing.
Improper use of safety signs, symbols, and labels is demonstrated in which of the following scenarios?
Location of safety signs is not important as long as they are somewhere in the building.
The waived status is granted according to which criteria?
Difficulty noted in performing the diagnostic tests
The complexity of the laboratory tests determines the classification of the POL and the body in which it will be regulated. What classification does POCT testing fall under?
waived
If anyone is injured in the medical office, no matter how insignificant it might seem, who must examine the individual?
provider
In most situations, who will know if you did or did not follow standard precautions and quality assurance recommendations?
you
When collecting specimens from patients, the basic recommended PPE includes gloves, face shields, fluid-resistant lab coats, and _______ ? for airborne pathogens.
respirators
If you are assisting with a sigmoidoscopy, you should complete the assisting, clean up, and complete the charting after you do which of the following?
remove contaminated barriers
Which of the following states employers must develop, implement, and maintain at the workplace a written, comprehensive hazard communication program that includes provisions for container labeling, collection and availability of safety data sheets, and an employee training program?
hazard communication standard
Which organization created SDSs so employers and employees receive materials regarding the hazards of any chemicals and products they encounter and to ensure that all chemicals produced or imported are evaluated?
OSHA
Which of the following is a new, single unified system for standardizing and harmonizing the classification and labeling of chemicals, making it more effective, consistent, and easier to understand?
GHC
The HCS requires all labels to have which of the following on them, alerting all users of the chemical hazards they are being exposed to?
pictograms
Which of the following laboratory tests goes beyond the preceding requirements in that the testing personnel must have very specific and specialized training to perform those tests?
highly complex