Transportation Of Dangerous Goods Biological/Chemical

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1.

Shipments of specimens not believed to contain an infectious substance must be marked as:
- A.
  
  Category B
- B.
  
  Diagnostic Specimens
- C.
  
  Exempt Diagnostic Specimens
- D.
  
  Exempt Human Specimens
- E.
  
  Limited Quantity
Correct Answer
D. Exempt Human Specimens

Explanation
D. Exempt Human Specimens

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2.

What label is required on a Category B Package?A. Exempt Human SpecimenB. Dry Ice as a RefrigerantC. 24-Hour CANUTEC NumberD. Limited Quantity
- A.
  
  Exempt Human Specimen
- B.
  
  Dry Ice as a Refrigerant
- C.
  
  24 Hour CANUTEC Number
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
C. 24 Hour CANUTEC Number

Explanation
C. 24 Hour CANUTEC Number

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3.

You are required to black out any labels that do not apply to your classification. For example, if shipping Exempt Human Specimens in Saf-T-Pak insulated shipper, black out words "Category B, Biological Substances", UN 3373" and Exempt Animal Specimens"
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Answer: True

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4.

When packaging a Category A Specimen in a Category A Saf-T-Pak shipper, you are required to place an Canadian Infectious Substance UN 2814 diamond mark over the pre-printed Substance UN 2814 American label seen on the outer box.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
True

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5.

The proper shipping name of a Category B substance is:
- A.
  
  UN 2814, Biological Specimen, Category B
- B.
  
  UN 3373, Biological Specimen, Category B
- C.
  
  UN 3373, Diagnostic Specimen, Category B
- D.
  
  UN 3377, Diagnostic Specimen, Category B
Correct Answer
B. UN 3373, Biological Specimen, Category B

Explanation
UN 3373, Biological Specimen, Category B
UN 2814, Infectious Substances Affecting Humans is for Category A specimens

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6.

In order to determine the limited quantity of a chemical permitted to be shipped, you must visit the following website for information:
- A.
  
  Public Health/BCCDC/Alberta Health
- B.
  
  Environment Canada
- C.
  
  Transport Canada
- D.
  
  Canada Post
Correct Answer
C. Transport Canada

Explanation
C. Transport Canada

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7.

LifeLabs is required to ship Sodium Hydroxide from a LifeLabs reference lab to a regional lab. The Reference Lab would like to ship 2 bottles of Sodium Hydroxide in one courier vehicle. Each bottle contains 1L of Sodium Hydroxide. Can this shipment of 2 bottles be taken together as a limited quantity?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
- C.
  
  Two trips are required
- D.
  
  Need to confirm on Transport Canada site to determine the limited quantity for Sodium Hydroxide
Correct Answer
D. Need to confirm on Transport Canada site to determine the limited quantity for Sodium Hydroxide

Explanation
D. Need to confirm on Transport Canada site to determine the limited quantity for Sodium Hydroxide.

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8.

Absorbent pads must be placed in each transport container in case of a specimen leak.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
A. True

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9.

A patient with no history of infectious disease and from a low risk geographic area is being tested for blood glucose levels. You would classify the specimen as:
- A.
  
  UN2814, Infectious Substance Affecting Humans, Category A
- B.
  
  Un3373, Biological Specimens, Category B
- C.
  
  Exempt Human Specimen
- D.
  
  Diagnostic Human Specimen
Correct Answer
C. Exempt Human Specimen

Explanation
C. Exempt Human Specimen

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10.

Dry ice used as a refrigerant must be shipped in sealed zip lock bag to ensure CO2 gas does not escape.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
False: Dry ice should be packaged in a Ziploc bag however, the bag must not be sealed to allow for venting of the CO2 gas.

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11.

Transportation of infectious substances between various locations is permitted using any container, as long as it does not leak.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Every infectious substance must be shipped in a certified container that meets all legislative requirements. This includes proof of meeting leak, drop and pressure tests and must include three layers of packaging.

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12.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods training must be completed annually.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Answer: TDG training must be completed every 2 years.

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13.

What label must be used on all packages containing dry ice as a refrigerant?
- A.
  
  Class 9 Diamond for air transport
- B.
  
  A label "Dry Ice as a Refrigerant" for road transport
- C.
  
  Both
- D.
  
  A or B depending on the method of transportation.
Correct Answer
D. A or B depending on the method of transportation.

Explanation
D. A class 9 diamond must be used with dry ice is used as a refrigerant when transporting specimens by AIR. When transporting specimens by ROAD, the label "Dry Ice as a Refrigerant" must be used.

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Transportation Of Dangerous Goods Biological/Chemical

Shipments of specimens not believed to contain an infectious substance must be marked as:

What label is required on a Category B Package?A. Exempt Human SpecimenB. Dry Ice as a RefrigerantC. 24-Hour CANUTEC NumberD. Limited Quantity

You are required to black out any labels that do not apply to your classification. For example, if shipping Exempt Human Specimens in Saf-T-Pak insulated shipper, black out words "Category B, Biological Substances", UN 3373" and Exempt Animal Specimens"

When packaging a Category A Specimen in a Category A Saf-T-Pak shipper, you are required to place an Canadian Infectious Substance UN 2814 diamond mark over the pre-printed Substance UN 2814 American label seen on the outer box.

The proper shipping name of a Category B substance is:

In order to determine the limited quantity of a chemical permitted to be shipped, you must visit the following website for information:

Absorbent pads must be placed in each transport container in case of a specimen leak.

A patient with no history of infectious disease and from a low risk geographic area is being tested for blood glucose levels. You would classify the specimen as:

Dry ice used as a refrigerant must be shipped in sealed zip lock bag to ensure CO2 gas does not escape.

Transportation of infectious substances between various locations is permitted using any container, as long as it does not leak.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods training must be completed annually.

What label must be used on all packages containing dry ice as a refrigerant?