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MIC 121 Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology Objective Question
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If a lab worker experiences a needlestick injury, what is the immediate recommended action regarding the wound itself?
Options
A Squeeze and suck the wound vigorously to remove pathogens.
B Apply a tight tourniquet above the wound.
C Encourage free bleeding from the surrounding tissue and wash with soap and running water for at least 5 minutes.
Correct Answer
D Immediately apply a dry bandage and report the incident without washing.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

For a needlestick/cut, the instructions are to 'Do NOT squeeze or suck the wound,' but rather to 'Encourage free bleeding from surrounding tissue' and 'Wash with soap and running water ≥ 5 minutes.'

Hint

The goal is to flush out potential contaminants, not trap them or introduce more.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 606 of 984
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