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MIC 121 Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology Objective Question
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What is the first immediate step to take when responding to a minor biological spill (BSL-1/2, small volume)?
Options
A Don personal protective equipment (PPE)
B Cover the spill with paper towels
C Warn nearby colleagues and prevent access to the spill
Correct Answer
D Pour disinfectant directly onto the spill
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

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

Hint

Remember the sequence of actions. The initial step focuses on immediate surroundings and people.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 576 of 984
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