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Which of the following materials is considered highly infectious under universal precautions?
Which of the following materials is considered highly infectious under universal precautions?
- Saliva
- Amniotic fluid (correct)
- Tears
- Sweat
What is one key element of standard precautions?
What is one key element of standard precautions?
- Hand hygiene (correct)
- Keeping equipment in storage
- Using the same gloves for multiple patients
- Regular patient visits without protective gear
What should be done with disposable plastic gloves after use?
What should be done with disposable plastic gloves after use?
- Rinse and reuse them
- Dispose of them properly (correct)
- Store them for future use
- Wash them with soap and water
Which practice is recommended to prevent injuries from needles?
Which practice is recommended to prevent injuries from needles?
What is the correct procedure after contact with a patient when using gloves?
What is the correct procedure after contact with a patient when using gloves?
What does biorisk primarily concern?
What does biorisk primarily concern?
Which of the following best describes biosafety?
Which of the following best describes biosafety?
What is the ultimate goal of biosecurity?
What is the ultimate goal of biosecurity?
Which of the following is NOT a component of biorisk management?
Which of the following is NOT a component of biorisk management?
What should be included in the 'Check' stage of biorisk management?
What should be included in the 'Check' stage of biorisk management?
Which of the following is a component of safety in all labs?
Which of the following is a component of safety in all labs?
What is the purpose of universal precautions?
What is the purpose of universal precautions?
Which type of barrier is NOT mentioned in the discussion of lab safety?
Which type of barrier is NOT mentioned in the discussion of lab safety?
Flashcards
What is Biorisk?
What is Biorisk?
The risk associated with biological materials in the laboratory, encompassing both safety and security aspects.
Define Biosafety.
Define Biosafety.
Containment principles, technologies, and practices to prevent accidental exposure to pathogens and toxins.
What is Biosecurity?
What is Biosecurity?
Principles, technologies, and practices to protect biological materials from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, diversion or release.
What are the key components of Biorisk Management?
What are the key components of Biorisk Management?
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List the key components of safety in all labs.
List the key components of safety in all labs.
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What are Universal Safety Precautions?
What are Universal Safety Precautions?
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What are the types of barriers in lab work?
What are the types of barriers in lab work?
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Explain the segregation of hospital Bio-Medical waste.
Explain the segregation of hospital Bio-Medical waste.
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Universal Precautions
Universal Precautions
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Hand Hygiene
Hand Hygiene
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Gloves
Gloves
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Needle Safety
Needle Safety
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Patient Care Equipment
Patient Care Equipment
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Study Notes
Biorisk, Biosafety, and Biosecurity
- Biorisk: The risk associated with biological materials in labs, including safety and security components.
- Biosafety: Principles, technologies and practices to prevent unintentional exposure to pathogens and toxins.
- Biosecurity: Principles, technologies and practices protecting biological materials from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, diversion or release.
Learning Objectives
- Define biorisk, biosafety and biosecurity.
- List key components of biorisk management.
- List safety components in labs.
- Discuss universal safety precautions.
- Mention types of barriers in lab work.
- Show the segregation of hospital bio-medical waste.
Biorisk Management
- Biorisk management involves assessment, mitigation, and performance monitoring.
- Steps include identifying risk factors, evaluating risks, determining who can be harmed and how, and recording findings.
Components of Safety in Labs
- Safe handling, storage and disposal of specimens, chemicals, instruments, and radioactive components.
- Fire safety.
- Electrical safety.
Universal Safety Precautions
- Universal precautions treat all human blood and certain human body fluids as infectious.
- Treat patients as if they have potential blood-borne infections.
- Universal precautions are designed to protect healthcare workers.
- Key elements include hand hygiene, gloves, facial protection, gowns, needle stick prevention, respiratory hygiene, environmental cleaning, disposal of linen, and waste.
- High risk infectious materials include blood, semen, vaginal secretions, synovial fluids, and amniotic fluid.
Segregation of Hospital Bio-Medical Waste
- Waste is segregated into general waste, infected plastics, infected waste, glassware, and sharps.
- Waste disposal methods vary depending on waste type (e.g., incineration, autoclaving, deep burial, plasma pyrolysis, re-cycler, mutilate sharp pit, secured land filling).
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