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CSMLS MLA Certification Exam: Practice Test 2

Number of questions: 183

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About the CSMLS MLA exam

The CSMLS MLA Certification Exam is a national exam for medical laboratory assistants (MLAs) in Canada. It tests the basic knowledge and skills needed to work as an MLA.

If you pass the exam, you become certified by the CSMLS. This can help show employers that you have the knowledge to work as an MLA. The exam is not required by law, but many employers may ask for it or prefer it.

The exam is set by the CSMLS (Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science).

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About these practice questions

These practice questions will help prepare you for the CSMLS MLA exam.

This page contains 183 practice questions divided into the eight sections of the exam: 1. Safe Work Practices, 2. Data and Specimen Collection and Handling, 3. Pre-analytical Procedures, 4. Reagent Preparation, 5. Communication and Interaction, 6. Quality Management, 7. Professional Practice, and 8. Critical Thinking.

All questions have been carefully designed to mimic the questions on the real exam, to help you prepare and get a passing grade.

Check out all the practice tests in this series: Practice Test 1, Practice Test 2, Practice Test 3, Practice Test 4, and Practice Test 5.

Sections

  1. Safe Work Practices
  2. Data and Specimen Collection and Handling
  3. Pre-analytical Procedures
  4. Reagent Preparation
  5. Communication and Interaction
  6. Quality Management
  7. Professional Practice
  8. Critical Thinking

Section 1: Safe Work Practices

1.1) Which class of dangerous goods includes infectious substances?
  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 5
  4. 6
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 1.2) Which of these items is NOT found in biohazard spill kits?
  1. Autoclavable waste bags
  2. Disinfectant
  3. Petri dishes
  4. Safety goggles
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 1.3) What is the first step when cleaning up a blood spill?
  1. Pour disinfectant onto the spill
  2. Put on PPE
  3. Record the incident in the incident book
  4. Wash your hands
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 1.4) After cleaning a biological spill, where should you place the waste cleaning materials?
  1. In a biohazard bag
  2. In a biosafety cabinet
  3. In a sharps container
  4. In the regular garbage
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 1.5) When does autoclave tape change colour?
  1. When organisms have been killed
  2. When sterilization has taken place
  3. When the autoclave is nearing the end of its warranty
  4. When the autoclave reaches a specific temperature
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 1.6) Which type of fire are CO₂ fire extinguishers effective against?
  1. Flammable gas
  2. Flammable liquid
  3. Paper
  4. Wood
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 1.7) A fire extinguisher has the following symbol: This fire extinguisher:
  1. can extinguish electrical fires
  2. cannot be used on electrical equipment
  3. carries a risk of electric shock
  4. requires charging before use
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 1.8) Which term describes a chemical that damages or destroys human tissue on contact?
  1. Carcinogenic
  2. Combustible
  3. Corrosive
  4. Toxic
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 1.9) When handling strong acids in a laboratory:
  1. add water to acid when diluting
  2. wear eye protection
  3. wear latex gloves
  4. wear open-toed shoes
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 1.10) Which of these can intensify a fire?
  1. Carcinogen
  2. Corrosive
  3. Oxidizer
  4. Teratogen
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 1.11) Where should paraformaldehyde solutions be prepared?
  1. In a biological safety cabinet
  2. In a chemical fume hood
  3. In the sink
  4. Under a laminar flow clean bench
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 1.12) What is the first action if someone inhales a hazardous chemical?
  1. Drink several glasses of water
  2. Induce vomiting
  3. Move to fresh air
  4. Take several deep breaths
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 1.13) What term describes chemicals that cause birth defects?
  1. Carcinogens
  2. Corrosives
  3. Phenyls
  4. Teratogens
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 1.14) Which of these chemicals is highly toxic?
  1. 10% ethanol
  2. Glycerol
  3. Hydrocortisone
  4. Phenol
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 1.15) What does mixing bleach with ammonia create?
  1. Chloramine
  2. Chlorine gas
  3. Chloroform
  4. Peroxyacetic acid
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 1.16) Which type of hazard do universal precautions apply to?
  1. Bloodborne pathogens
  2. Dangerous chemicals
  3. Environmental hazards
  4. Radiation
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 1.17) Which link in the chain of infection is a skin cut?
  1. Mode of transmission
  2. Portal of entry
  3. Reservoir
  4. Susceptible host
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 1.18) What is the pictogram for a pressurized gas?
  1. A flame
  2. A flame over a circle
  3. A gas cylinder
  4. An exploding test tube
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 1.19) What should you do before turning on a centrifuge?
  1. Ensure the centrifuge is balanced
  2. Open the cover
  3. Place the centrifuge on a slanted surface
  4. Uncover all liquid specimen tubes
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Section 2: Data and Specimen Collection and Handling

Section 3: Pre-analytical Procedures

Section 4: Reagent Preparation

Section 5: Communication and Interaction

Section 6: Quality Management

Section 7: Professional Practice

Section 8: Critical Thinking

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