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MIC 121 Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology Objective Question
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What is the first immediate action to take when responding to a minor biological spill (BSL-1/2, small volume)?
Options
A Don PPE
B Cover the spill
C Warn nearby colleagues
Correct Answer
D Disinfect the area
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 20 lists 'Alert: Warn nearby colleagues; prevent anyone from walking through the spill' as the first step in biological spill response.

Hint

Before dealing with the spill directly, ensure the safety of others in the vicinity.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 590 of 984
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