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MIC 121 Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology Objective Question
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If a laboratory worker experiences a needlestick or cut, what is the immediate and correct action regarding the wound?
Options
A Squeeze or suck the wound to remove contaminants
B Apply a tight bandage immediately to stop bleeding
C Encourage free bleeding from the surrounding tissue
Correct Answer
D Disinfect the wound with 70% ethanol
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 21, under 'Exposure Incidents — Immediate Response' for 'Needlestick / Cut', states: 'Do NOT squeeze or suck the wound' and 'Encourage free bleeding from surrounding tissue'.

Hint

Check the instructions for 'Needlestick / Cut' on the 'Exposure Incidents' page.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 577 of 984
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