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What is the recommended method for decontamination when working with high-hazard micro-organisms?
What is the recommended method for decontamination when working with high-hazard micro-organisms?
- Spraying the area with chemical solutions
- Using sterilization in an autoclave (correct)
- Applying disinfectants on surfaces
- Leaving the area untouched
When should disinfectants be used according to the text?
When should disinfectants be used according to the text?
- For daily personal use
- In place of autoclaving
- As the primary method of decontamination
- Only when sterilization is not feasible (correct)
What type of indicator is recommended to ensure proper sterilization has occurred?
What type of indicator is recommended to ensure proper sterilization has occurred?
- Visual color indicators
- Heat-sensitive autoclave tape (correct)
- Microbial growth indicators
- Thermometer readings
How often should sterilizing efficiency checks be conducted?
How often should sterilizing efficiency checks be conducted?
Which of the following is NOT a main use for disinfectants as stated in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a main use for disinfectants as stated in the text?
What type of warning signs should be used to clearly indicate a biological hazard?
What type of warning signs should be used to clearly indicate a biological hazard?
When should protective gloves be worn in microbiological laboratories?
When should protective gloves be worn in microbiological laboratories?
What should personnel do before and after using protective gloves in microbiological labs?
What should personnel do before and after using protective gloves in microbiological labs?
Why should elbow or foot-operated taps be available in microbiological labs?
Why should elbow or foot-operated taps be available in microbiological labs?
Why is it important to segregate animal rooms from laboratories in microbiological environments?
Why is it important to segregate animal rooms from laboratories in microbiological environments?
Why are wounds and infections mentioned as risks in microbiological environments?
Why are wounds and infections mentioned as risks in microbiological environments?
What is the purpose of using a laminar flow clean air bench in a laboratory?
What is the purpose of using a laminar flow clean air bench in a laboratory?
In a biosafety cabinet Class II, how is the operator protected?
In a biosafety cabinet Class II, how is the operator protected?
Why must safety cabinets be used when handling pathogenic materials?
Why must safety cabinets be used when handling pathogenic materials?
What type of pathogens must be handled in a biosafety cabinet?
What type of pathogens must be handled in a biosafety cabinet?
What should be done immediately to any cut or abrasion in a laboratory setting?
What should be done immediately to any cut or abrasion in a laboratory setting?
What differentiates a biosafety cabinet Class III from Class I and Class II?
What differentiates a biosafety cabinet Class III from Class I and Class II?
