Decontamination vs Sterilization

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What is the primary objective of Good Microbiological Practice and Procedure (GMPP) in a laboratory setting?

To maintain the cleanliness of laboratory equipment
To ensure the correct handling of biological agents
To promote the growth of microorganisms
To protect laboratory personnel and the community from infection (correct)

What is the term for the transfer of ownership and responsibility of a project from the builder to the user or owner?

Fumigation
Risk
Hazard
Handover (correct)

What is a biological agent that has the potential to cause adverse effects to personnel and/or humans, animals, and the wider community and environment?

Risk
Infection
Hazard (correct)
Contamination

What is the process of removing contamination of a biological agent from a surface, piece of equipment, or area?

Fumigation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the likelihood and consequences of a hazard causing harm?

Risk (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Good Microbiological Practice and Procedure (GMPP) in a laboratory setting?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for earthing electrical supplies in a laboratory?

To prevent shocks in case of malfunction (B) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances may an uninterruptable power supply system be considered?

When the laboratory is located in an area with frequent power outages (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to avoid undesirable shadows, reflections and glare in laboratory lighting?

To improve visibility of work areas (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of emergency lighting in a laboratory?

To enable safe exit from the laboratory (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to assess the lighting requirements of laboratory procedures?

To ensure adequate lighting for all activities (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of directing light sources in a laboratory?

To avoid working in their own shadow (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of an emergency response in a laboratory setting?

To prevent injuries or infections, reduce damage to equipment or the environment, and accelerate resumption of normal operations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between decontamination and sterilization?

Decontamination is the removal of microbial agents, while sterilization is the killing of microorganisms (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of engineering controls in a laboratory setting?

To contain hazards and minimize the risk of exposure to biological agents (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of exposure in the context of biological agents?

An event during which an individual comes in contact with, or is in close proximity to, biological agents with the potential for infection or harm to occur (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of routes of exposure that are specific to the laboratory environment?

They are never seen in the general community (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a biological safety cabinet (BSC) in a laboratory setting?

To contain hazards and minimize the risk of exposure to biological agents (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of validation in laboratory management?

To confirm that the specified requirements are adequate to ensure the intended outcome or results (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between verification and validation?

Verification is a confirmation that a given item satisfies the specified requirements, while validation is a systematic and documented confirmation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a user requirement brief?

To outline the requirements identified by the user that must be fulfilled by the completed project (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a user requirement brief and a user requirement specification?

A user requirement brief is an outline documented statement, while a user requirement specification is a detailed documented statement (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is transmission in the context of laboratory management?

The transfer of biological agents from objects to living things, or between living things, either directly or indirectly (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of verification in laboratory management?

To confirm that a given item satisfies the specified requirements (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is exempt from taking the HBV series?

Employees who have already completed the HBV series (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the declination statement published in Addendum A of the Federal Register?

For employees who decline the HBV series (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for instructors providing biosafety training?

They must demonstrate use and location of all safety devices (B) Signup and view all the answers

How long must employee records be kept on file?

For the duration of employment plus 30 years (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of post-exposure and follow-up evaluations?

To monitor employee health after an exposure incident (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for the communication of hazards to employees?

It must be done in a way that can be clearly understood (C) Signup and view all the answers