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MIC 121 Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology Objective Question
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What is the primary and immediate action to take if a biological substance splashes into your eyes?
Options
A Report to the supervisor and then proceed to the eyewash station.
B Go immediately to the eyewash station and irrigate for at least 15 minutes, holding eyelids open.
Correct Answer
C Rub your eyes vigorously to remove the substance.
D Apply an antiseptic eye drop and then remove contact lenses.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

For a splash to eyes, the instruction is to 'Go immediately to the eyewash station' and 'Irrigate for ≥ 15 minutes, holding eyelids open.' Time is critical.

Hint

Speed is essential when contaminants affect the eyes.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 607 of 984
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