AMT MLS Domain 1: General Laboratory Welcome to your AMT MLS Domain 1: General Laboratory 1. AMT MLS: General Laboratory Which of the following is the primary reason for conducting a daily quality control check on laboratory balances? To ensure accurate patient billing To verify the balance is operating within specified tolerances To comply with manufacturer warranty requirements To confirm the balance is clean and free of contaminants None 2. AMT MLS: General Laboratory In the context of laboratory safety, what is the primary purpose of a fume hood? To store chemicals safely To reduce the risk of fire To contain and exhaust toxic vapors To maintain a sterile environment None 3. AMT MLS: General Laboratory When calibrating a spectrophotometer, why is it necessary to use a blank solution? To reset the device to zero absorbance To measure the solvent's absorbance as a control To clean the internal components of the spectrophotometer To check the power supply of the spectrophotometer None 4. AMT MLS: General Laboratory What is the primary reason for performing a daily check on the centrifuge's speed calibration? To ensure the centrifuge reaches the set speed accurately To verify the timer is functioning correctly To prevent sample cross-contamination To assess the noise level of the centrifuge None 5. AMT MLS: General Laboratory Why is it important to routinely test the emergency eyewash station in the laboratory? To ensure it provides the correct water temperature To confirm it is accessible and unobstructed To verify the water flow is adequate and continuous To check for the presence of microbial contamination in the water None 6. AMT MLS: General Laboratory The selection of appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in the laboratory is primarily determined by what factor? The comfort and preference of the laboratory staff The type of chemical being used in the procedure The cost and availability of the PPE The color-coding of the PPE items None 7. AMT MLS: General Laboratory In laboratory quality control, what is the purpose of running a Levey-Jennings chart? To track the temperature of the laboratory environment To monitor and evaluate the precision and accuracy of test results over time To record the daily attendance of laboratory personnel To calculate the monthly budget for laboratory supplies None 8. AMT MLS: General Laboratory The principle of 'Right to Know' in laboratory safety primarily ensures that: Patients are informed about their test results Laboratory personnel have access to information about chemicals they work with The public has access to the laboratory's safety protocols Management is aware of the laboratory's safety compliance status None 9. AMT MLS: General Laboratory What is the primary purpose of a biological safety cabinet in a microbiology lab? To store biological samples To incubate cultures at controlled temperatures To provide a sterile environment and contain aerosols To dispose of biological waste None 10. AMT MLS: General Laboratory When a laboratory instrument malfunctions, what is the first action that should be taken? Attempt to repair the instrument using the manual Continue using the instrument until it completely fails Report the malfunction according to the laboratory's protocol Discard the instrument and order a new one None 1 out of 10 Time is Up! Time's up
