Mlsc 411: Maintenance Question Paper
Mlsc 411: Maintenance
Course:Medical Laboratory Sciences
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2011
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Answer ALL Questions in Section A and TWO in Section B 2. Write your University ID on ALL scripts 3. Use only blue, black ball point or ink
SECTION A
Question 1
Good equipment management depends on the following:
a) Selection
b) Acquisition
c) Installation
d) Calibration/validation
e) Maintainance
f) Trouble shooting
g) Service and repair
h) Disposal/retiring
Discuss five of these areas. (20marks)
Question 2
Explain the working principle of the following
a) Haematology autoanalyzer (2marks)
b) Colorimeter (2marks)
c) Water batch (2marks)
Question 3
Define electrophoresis and describe the theory behind the equipment. (4marks)
Question 4
What is the purpose of an autoclave. (2marks)
Question 5
a) Name ten (10) different parts of a microscope. (5marks)
b) Explain any THREE (3) parts of the microscope named above. (3marks)
SECTION B
Question 6
Explain the general maintenance of the microscope. (15marks)
Question 7
How do you maintain and use an incubator in your department? (15marks)
Question 8
You are a manager of a clinical laboratory in a county hospital. Discuss the factors you would consider in purchasing a new equipment for the laboratory. (15marks)
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