ER-3 (34-36, 40-42, and 31-33)

a color coded numeric system indicating the health, flammability, and reactivity hazards of chemicals were developed by:

• DOT
• OSHA
• NFPA
• HAZCOM

the blue quadrant of the NFPA label list the relative danger of chemical in the area of

• flammability
• reactivity
• health
• other

the needle stick safety and prevention act of 2001, requires employers to do all the following except

• switch to safety needle devices for all procedures using needles
• solicit input from employees at the managerial level on selection of safer devices
• maintain a sharps injury log on employees who suffer needle sticks
• review exposure control plans annually to reflect latest updates

the class of fire that is represented by wood, paper, or cloth is

• class a
• class b
• class c
• class d

the phlebotomist enters the patients the patients room to find the patient trying to put out a blanket caused by sneaking a smoke in bed. the first thing the phlebotomist must do is:

• call for assistance using the call device
• remove the patient from the room
• activate the alarm outside the nurses station
• put out fire using the patients water pitcher

the phlebotomist notices that the patient has some redness, swelling, and itching on the arm where the tourniquet was applied. she suspects:

• she tied it to tightly irritating the patients skin

• patient has an active case of eczema
• the patient developed anaphylaxis
• the patient developed irritant contact dermatitis

fire or explosive hazards in the workplace include which of the following

• *

  chemicals

• 2*

  radioactive chemicals

• oxygen
• a and c

to prevent injury when lifting heavy items, the phlebotomist should

• squat and lift with the legs keeping spin erect
• squat, bend over item, and hoist item upward using back
• bend from the waist to grasp item
• spread legs shoulder width apart, bend at waist to grasp item

As a phlebotomist you know that latex sensitivity can present as an issue for patients and yourself with repeated exposure to latex. You are aware that the following latex reaction(s) can occur at any time in patients and yourself.

• irritant contact dermatitis
• allergic contact dermatitis
• anaphylactic shock
• all of the above