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MIC 121 Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology Objective Question
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What is the immediate first action to take when a minor biological spill (BSL-1/2, small volume) occurs?
Options
A Immediately disinfect the spill.
B Cover the spill with paper towels.
C Warn nearby colleagues and prevent anyone from walking through the spill.
Correct Answer
D Don PPE before touching anything.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 20, under 'Biological Spill Response — Step by Step,' step 1 is 'Alert: Warn nearby colleagues; prevent anyone from walking through the spill.'

Hint

The very first priority is to prevent further spread or exposure to others.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 565 of 984
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