DLM(ASCP) EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 230 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|AGRADE (FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, QUALITY MANAGEMENT)

DLM(ASCP) EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 230 REAL

EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS

WITH RATIONALES|AGRADE (FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT,

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, HUMAN RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT, QUALITY MANAGEMENT)

FIVE phases of six sigma - ANSWER- 1. define - reach agreement on

scope, goals, $$

2. measure -collect data on process speed, quality and costs

3. analyze - pinpoint and verify causes affecting variables tied to project

goals.

4. improve - learn from pilots and execute implementation

5. control - complete project work and hand off improved process with

procedures for maintaining the gains

micro cost analysis - ANSWER- performed to assess the cost of doing a

specific test procedure (helps determine if test should be done in-house,

added, eliminated, sent out)

macro cost analysis - ANSWER- evaluated the overall efficiency and

productivity of the lab and/or specific cost centers

1. determine number of patient reportable tests for specific time period.

2 perform cost study --> breaks costs down into fixed and variable

3. total, fixed, and variable costs are divided by patient reportable tests

operating leverage (OL) - ANSWER- Ratio that tells the percent change

in total profit that will result from a given change in revenue

(revenue - variable costs)/ (revenue - variable costs - fixed costs)

greater than 2 represents considerable risk

OSHA blood-borne pathogens standard - ANSWER- Guidelines

designed to protect employees against occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens

hepatitis b, hepatitis c, and HIV

issues in December 1991

OSHA Hepatitis B Requirement - ANSWER- Hepatitis B Vaccine

required to be offered free of charge if occupation puts you at risk

engineering controls - ANSWER- Devices that isolate or remove a blood

borne pathogen hazard from the workplace.

examples - sharps containers, handwashing facilities, etc.

Exposure incident - ANSWER- specific eye, mouth, other mucous

membrane, non-intact skin, or parenteral contact with blood or other

potentially infectious materials that results from the performance of an

employee's duties

Parenteral exposure - ANSWER- Exposure to blood or other infectious

materials that results from piercing or puncturing the skin barrier

examples -needle sticks, cuts, or abrasions

electrical grounding - ANSWER- fastening electrical equipment to earth

allows any spikes in electricity to be directed away from the electric

circuit and into the ground where it can be absorbed. prevents buildup of

voltage.

Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) - ANSWER- OSHA Requirement to protect

workers whenever maintenance/repair tasks are being performed on

electrical equipment

1. Protects you from Electricity

2. Isolated - isolates you from the power source to keep it out/off of you

and safe

lock out - ANSWER- placement of device on breaker or plug placed in

canister to prevent use

tag out - ANSWER- tag placed on device to notify staff not to operate

equipment

class c fires - ANSWER- fires that involve electricity. extinguished by

CO2 and pressurized dry chemical ABC Extinguisher

formaldehyde - ANSWER- used to preserve tissue removed during

surgery and autopsies. it's a disinfectant that kills fungi, bacteria, and

other microorganisms. it's a human carcinogen.

OSHA Formaldehyde Standard - ANSWER- Aimed at specifically

addressing hazards associated with exposure to formaldehyde,

formaldehyde gas, it's solutions and materials that release formaldehyde.

goal is to reduce risk of exposure by establishing safe exposure limits

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) - ANSWER- an OSHA-required document that

explains the hazards of a chemical product. contains first aid information

if there's contact, accidental release measures, handling and storage

requirements, exposure control, PPE, product, manufacturer, number to

call for emergency info, effective and review date, signature of person

preparing the sheet, and other info.

Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) - ANSWER- Exposure limit

published & enforced by OSHA as a legal standard over an 8-hour

average

0.75 ppm for formaldehyde exposure

Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) - ANSWER- 15 - minute Time

Weighted Average (TWA) exposure that should no be exceeded during a

typical work day.

2.0 ppm for formaldehyde exposure

Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) - ANSWER- an OSHA

regulation aimed at promoting awareness of hazardous substances and

understanding of safe handling practices

must have documented chemical hygiene plan