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What percentage of lab-acquired diseases are attributed to a specific incident?
What percentage of lab-acquired diseases are attributed to a specific incident?
- 10%
- 20% (correct)
- 80%
- 50%
What is a critical precaution for students who are immunocompromised or immunosuppressed?
What is a critical precaution for students who are immunocompromised or immunosuppressed?
- Wearing protective eyewear
- Using only chemical disinfectants
- Carefully considering whether to enroll in the course (correct)
- Handling only non-pathogenic microbes
What is the primary concern in a microbiology laboratory?
What is the primary concern in a microbiology laboratory?
- Safety (correct)
- Equipment maintenance
- Accurate data collection
- Efficient experiment design
What is essential for safe containment of microorganisms in a laboratory?
What is essential for safe containment of microorganisms in a laboratory?
What is the purpose of washing your hands with disinfectant soap when arriving at and leaving the lab?
What is the purpose of washing your hands with disinfectant soap when arriving at and leaving the lab?
What type of containment practices should be used when isolating bacteria from environmental materials?
What type of containment practices should be used when isolating bacteria from environmental materials?
What is the primary purpose of disinfecting work areas in the laboratory?
What is the primary purpose of disinfecting work areas in the laboratory?
What should you do with loose items of clothing in the laboratory?
What should you do with loose items of clothing in the laboratory?
What is the recommended way to store food in the laboratory?
What is the recommended way to store food in the laboratory?
What is the purpose of flame sterilizing inoculating loops and needles?
What is the purpose of flame sterilizing inoculating loops and needles?
What should you do with your backpack, purse, and coat in the laboratory?
What should you do with your backpack, purse, and coat in the laboratory?
Why is it important to label everything clearly in the laboratory?
Why is it important to label everything clearly in the laboratory?
What should you do when working with a sample that may contain a pathogen?
What should you do when working with a sample that may contain a pathogen?
What is the purpose of familiarizing yourself with the location of safety equipment in the lab?
What is the purpose of familiarizing yourself with the location of safety equipment in the lab?
What should you do with liquids and broth cultures before discarding them?
What should you do with liquids and broth cultures before discarding them?
What is the purpose of wearing disposable gloves when working with potentially infectious microbes or samples?
What is the purpose of wearing disposable gloves when working with potentially infectious microbes or samples?
What should you do with broken glass in the laboratory?
What should you do with broken glass in the laboratory?
What is the reason for treating all microorganisms as potential pathogens?
What is the reason for treating all microorganisms as potential pathogens?
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