CSMLS MLA PRACTICE TEST 1
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 100%
Question : Sterilization by dry heat is performed at how many
degrees Celsius?
A.) 100
B.) 170
C.) 240
D.) 310
E.) 380
CORRECT ANSWER : B.) 170
Dry heat sterilization is generally done at 160-170 degrees Celsius
Question : What is the most widely used sterilization method
in clinical laboratories?A.) Autoclaving B.) Boiling C.) Chemical Sterilization
D.) Dry Heat Oven E.) Ionizing Radiation
CORRECT ANSWER : A.) Autoclaving
Question : When using the autoclave, you should put
sterilization strips:
A.) Close to the air exhaust valve B.) In the centre of each article C.) On the bottom shelf of the autoclave D.) On the outside of each pack E.) Outside the autoclave
CORRECT ANSWER : B.) In the centre of each article
Question : Which of the following should be observed during
incineration?A.) Disinfect all articles before burning them B.) Make sure at least three people are present C.) Make sure complete burning takes place
D.) Make sure the temperature reaches at least 120 degrees Celsius E.) Sanitize all articles before burning them
CORRECT ANSWER : C.) Make sure complete burning
takes place
Question : Which statement about radiation hazards is true?
A.) Large amounts of radiation are used in the RIA department B.) Radiation accidents may be difficult to recognize C.) Radiation does not affect a fetus D.) Radiation guidelines are set by the Food and Drug Act E.) Radiation is not transferred into the body
CORRECT ANSWER : B.) Radiation accidents may be
difficult to recognize
Question : Acid spills should be neutralized with: A.) Acetic acid B.) Boric acid
C.) Potassium chlorate D.) Sodium bicarbonate E.) Sodium hydroxide
CORRECT ANSWER : D.) Sodium bicarbonate
Acid spills should be neutralized with a weak base (e.g., sodium bicarbonate) and then cleaned up with a paper towel.
Question : TLV is the concentration of a substance that: A.) A worker can be exposed to for one hour without adverse effect B.) A worker can be exposed to over a working lifetime without adverse effect C.) Kills all test animals D.) Kills half of test animals E.) Makes half of human test subjects sick
CORRECT ANSWER : B.) A worker can be exposed to over
a working lifetime without adverse effect TLV (Threshold Limit Value) is the level that workers can be exposed to daily over a working lifetime without adverse effects.