18 Questions
What is the primary goal of biosafety in a microbiology laboratory?
To reduce the risk of exposure to potentially infectious microorganisms and limit contamination of the work environment and the community
What type of laboratory is equipped with sophisticated diagnostic and investigative facilities?
Tertiary level laboratory
What is the main difference between safety and risk deletion?
Safety is the management of risks, while risk deletion is the absence of risks
What is a common risk in a clinical laboratory?
Radiation from RIA
What is the purpose of a reference laboratory?
To provide services in a specialized field or area of importance
How many biosafety levels are there?
Four
What determines the level of containment in a microbiology laboratory?
Infectivity, severity of disease, transmissibility, and the nature of the work conducted
What is the purpose of routine decontamination of work surfaces in a microbiology laboratory?
To minimize the risk of infection
What is the primary factor that determines the Biological Safety Level (BSL) required for a microbiology laboratory?
The risk group of the biological agent
What is a characteristic of a microbe classified as Risk Group 1 (RG-1)?
It is not known to consistently cause disease in healthy adults and presents minimal potential hazard to laboratorians and the environment
What is a common practice followed in all microbiology laboratories, regardless of biosafety level?
Following standard microbiological practices
What is the biosafety level of a laboratory where nonpathogenic strains of E. are typically worked with?
BSL-1
What is a characteristic of microbes handled in a BSL-4 laboratory?
They pose a high risk of aerosol-transmitted infections
What is a requirement for laboratory practices in a BSL-4 laboratory?
Changing clothing before entering and showering upon exiting
What is the primary function of a Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC)?
To provide a safe working environment for handling infectious microorganisms
What is a feature of a Class II or Class III Biological Safety Cabinet?
It provides personnel, environmental, and product protection
What is a requirement for BSL-4 facility construction?
The laboratory must be in a separate building or in an isolated zone
What is the purpose of a HEPA filter in a Biological Safety Cabinet?
To filter the exhaust air from the cabinet
This quiz covers the importance of infection control in hospitals, focusing on safety concepts, biosafety levels, and risk management in microbiology laboratories.
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