| A | B |
|---|
| Universal Precautions | All samples should be treated as infectious if visible blood is seen |
| Standard Precautions | All samples should be treated as infectious |
| Airborne Precautions | Require a gown, gloves, and N95 respirator |
| Contact Precautions | Require a gown and gloves |
| Droplet Precautions | Require a gown, gloves, and mask |
| Nosocomial Infection | An illness that originates and spreads in a hospital setting |
| Hepatitis B | Has a vaccine |
| Hepatitis C, HIV | No vaccine available |
| Blue part of NFPA diamond | Indicates a health hazard |
| White part of NFPA diamond | Specific hazard or do not use with water |
| Pictogram of flame over circle | Indicates that a substance is an oxidizer |
| Pictogram of skull and crossbones | Indicates acute toxicity |
| Type A fire extinguisher | Used for wood and paper products |
| Type C fire extinguisher | Suitable for use on electrical equipment |
| Type D fire extinguisher | Used on combustible metals |
| Type B fire extinguisher | Suitable for use for grease and kerosine |
| Autoclave | 15 psi, 15 minutes, 121 degrees |
| Teratogen | Can cause malformation of an embryo |
| Carcinogen | Capable of causing cancer |
| Mutagen | Capable of causing gene changes |
