MLS 2A Questions for Midterm Review

What does OSHA mean?

• Organizational Safety and Health Administration
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• Organizational Safety and Health Association
• Occupational Safety and Health Association

Which of the following authority scales should be assigned if the task requires consulting with the supervisor before acting?

• Authority Level 3
• Authority Level 4
• Authority Level 1
• Authority Level 2

The manager must explain why the project is needed, how it will benefit the laboratory and why it should be considered over competing projects.

• Explanation
• Convictions
• Prioritization
• Justification
• All of the above

What is the minimum time frame of capital items?

• 6 months
• 12 years
• 1 year
• 24 month

All of the following is an example of local resources, except:

• Manufacturers
• Clinicians
• Nurses
• Pathologist
• QA committee

It is required when competency assessment reveals the need for improving an employee’s knowledge and skills

• Training
• Continuing Education
• Retraining
• Cross Training

Which of the following is included in the job specifications part of the job description?

• Title and Heading
• Tasks and Duties
• Location of Facility
• Position Summary
• Working Conditions

A management function which requires managers to be able to identify sources of deviation from successful accomplishment and to provide a corrective course of action.

• Planning
• Organizing
• Directing
• Controlling
• Staffing

Which of the following is an example of weakness in an organization?

• Stiff competition
• Security breaches
• Longer patient waiting times
• Niche patient base

Which of the following is a characteristic of an objective?

• Targetable
• Attainable
• Resourceful
• Supervisory