Exam 5: Safety

You have been exposed to Franciscella tularensis due to a faulty laminar flow hood. Your supervisor knew the hood was not functioning properly but told you to continue using it because it was better than nothing. To report this violation, you should notify

Containers for disposal of potentially infectious waste must be 1) puncture proof. 2) sealable. 3) leakproof. 4) specifically labeled using color.

Using a 10% suspension of bleach to clean a work bench is considered

Alcohol is not used to clean the work surfaces in a microbiology department because it

Which monitor is not usually associated with a microbiology laboratory's quality assurance program?

A medical center's microbiology laboratory has locked keyless entry doors that require a number code to enter. This laboratory is probably a BSL Level

Isolation rooms and the use of HEPA filters and ultraviolet light are considered

Proficiency testing evaluates all of the following except

You are processing a cerebrospinal fluid for culture for Neisseria meningitidis. To protect yourself and others, you will need to use 1) a biological safety cabinet. 2) gloves. 3) a fastened lab coat. 4) safety glasses.

You have finished a run of samples for detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae by nucleic acid amplification. The kit controls did not work. This is an example of a/an ______________ error(s) in the laboratory testing process.

A substance or microorganism that can cause infection, allergy, or toxicity is known as

The NFPA label is used to identify _____ hazards.

The single most important technique used to prevent the spread of nosocomial infection is

When working in the microbiology laboratory, standard precautions involve the use of gloves

The isolation of ___________________ from a patient sample should activate the microbiology department's plan for isolation of potential bioterrorism agents.

A small Midwest hospital has isolated what is strongly suspected to be Bacillus anthracis from three different individuals who are postal employees. The department supervisor should

You have accepted an evening position in a hospital microbiology department. Your new employer should provide you with

In order to work with cultures of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the laboratory must be categorized as

A biological safety cabinet functions by

Standard precautions are intended to protect