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MIC 121 Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology Objective Question
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Following a needlestick or cut in the lab, what is an immediate and critical step to take?
Options
A Squeeze or suck the wound
B Encourage free bleeding from surrounding tissue
Correct Answer
C Wait to report until symptoms appear
D Induce vomiting
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 21, under 'Needlestick / Cut', advises to 'Encourage free bleeding from surrounding tissue' and 'Do NOT squeeze or suck the wound'.

Hint

The goal is to help expel any potential contaminants from the wound.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 592 of 984
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