FINAL EXAMINATION
JANUARY 2014 SEMESTER
COURSE
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PRINCIPLES OF LABORATORY SCIENCES
MLS 1113
2 HOURS 30 MINUTES
BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
BACHELOR OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE (HONS)
MR MOHD SULAIMAN BIN NORDIN
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
This question paper consists of three (3) sections:
Section A - 20 questions (Objective Questions)
Section B - 4 questions (Short Answer Questions)
Section C - 3 questions (Essay Questions)
Answer all questions in Section A and B, and only two (2) questions in Section C.
All answer of:
Section A must be answered in OMR objective paper provided
Section B and C must be written in the answer booklet provided.
The answer for each question must start on a new page.
Candidates are NOT ALLOWED to bring any unauthorized items into the examination hall.
Do Not Open the Question Paper Until Instructed
This Question Paper Consists of Nine (9) Printed Pages
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SECTION A: OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
(20 MARKS)
Choose ONE best statement to answer the questions.
1. The best thing to do if you do not understand any particular procedure in a
laboratory manual is to _______.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
2.
Warning sign below that indicate the presence of _______ material should be
placed in the area where chemical is stored, used or discarded.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
3.
figure it out as you do the lab
skip it and go on to the next part
ask the instructor before proceeding
try several methods until something works
poison
biohazard
radioactive
hazardous chemical
Recommendation for safety of centrifuge when tube breakage is _______.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
pumping out liquid
operating biological safety cabinet.
ensuring regular cleaning and disinfection
preventing spatter and aerosol dispersal of infected material.
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4.
Choose FALSE first aid procedure in emergency cases.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
5.
Cuts and pricks may result from all of the following EXCEPT:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
6.
edges of a knife
edges of broken glassware
touching exposed live wires
accidental prick with needle or any other sharp item
MSDS is stand for _______.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
7.
Fracture - Splint
Burnt hand- Cool promptly
Burnt limb - keep limb down
Foreign material in eye-washing with eye wash
Material Safety Disposal Sheet
Material Safety Data Sheet
Material Safety Disposal Sheet
Material Safety Data Stock
Which of the following is considered laboratory safety equipment?
I. Spill kit
II. Fire blanket
III. Eyewash
IV. Goggle
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
I only
I and II only
I, II and III only
I, II and IV only
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8.
The following are common types of microscope EXCEPT:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
9.
Choose the CORRECT function of resolving eyepiece.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
10.
Hold objective lens
Magnify specimens
Magnify lens
Provide stability
The first compound microscope was invented by _______.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
11.
Field microscope
Contrast microscope
Fluorescence microscope
Dissection microscope
Anton Van Leeuwenhoke
Louis Pasteur
Jannsen Brothers
Gregor Mendel
Suffix for excision or surgical removal is _______.
(A)
-tis
(B)
-scope
(C)
-ectomy
(D)
-emia
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12.
Suffix for substances or agent that produce or cause is _______.
(A)
-genesis
(B)
-gen
(C)
-logist
(D)
-bodies
13. The prefix for ‘Thrombo-’ means _______.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
14.
Suffix for origin or beginning is _______.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
15.
red
disease
platelet
blood vessel
-gen
-zoa
-logy
–genesis
Suffix for profession or specialization is _______.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
-logy
–genie
-genetic
-logist
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16.
Role of medical technologist in a clinical haematology is to _______.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
17.
The information of patient cannot be assessed by _______.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
18.
MLTs
family
patient
clinician
All of the following are the professionalism principles EXCEPT:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(C)
19.
provide compatibility of blood
establish the cause of infectious disease
deal with qualitative and quantitative assessment of blood
study the body fluids such as urine, semen and spinal fluid
Exercise profession judgment
Fulfill professional role with integrity and honesty
Avoid disclosing the result of patient to authorized person
Refrain from misusing professional position due to the detriment of patients,
employers or professional colleagues
The following are the appropriate ways to improve the interpersonal skill
EXCEPT:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Relax
Learn and listen
Choose your words
Incapability to manage conflict
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20.
Which of the following contribute to the good leadership skills?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Mentoring
Decision making
Motivating.
Supervising
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SECTION B: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
(40 MARKS)
Answer ALL questions.
1a. Define term of OSHA
(2 Marks)
b. Name and list the function of each components of a compound microscope.
2a. List the criteria in handling specimens of patients.
(8 Marks)
(5 Marks)
b. Briefly describe about the usage of heat in physical sterilization.
(5 Marks)
3. Draw FIVE(5) safety symbols and its indications in the laboratory
(10 Marks)
4a. List Five(5) international system of units (SI units)
(5 Marks)
b. Calculate the molarity of a solution prepared by dissolving 23.7 grams of KMnO4
into enough water to make 750 mL of solution. Given K = 39.1 g, Mn = 54.9 g,
and O = 16.0 g .
(5 Marks)
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SECTION C: ESSAY QUESTIONS
(40 MARKS)
Answer TWO (2) questions only.
Question1
In your own words, explain the relationship between multidisciplinary laboratories in pathology
department.
(20 Marks)
Question2
Brielfy explain the importance of laboratory ethics and responsibilities of medical laboratory
scientist (MLS).
(20 Marks)
Question 3
Summarize in details the personal protective equipment (PPE)
(20 Marks)
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