EXCERCISE 1 LAB MICROBIO Flashcards

1.Why is it important to keep books, coats, and packs away from lab tables and chairs?
A) To prevent clutter
B) To avoid contamination
C) To make more space
D) All of the above

1.What should you do before starting any lab exercise?
A) Put on gloves
B) Wash hands with soap and warm water
C) Wear a lab coat
D) Tie back long hair

1.How should you handle a culture spill in the lab?
A) Clean it up yourself immediately
B) Ignore it
C) Report to the instructor for proper disinfectant procedure
D) Cover it with a paper towel

1.Which of the following is NOT allowed in the lab?
A) Eating food
B) Wearing closed-toe shoes
C) Using pipetting devices
D) Washing hands

1.What personal protective equipment is recommended in the lab?
A) Eye protection
B) Lab coats
C) Gloves
D) All of the above

1.How should inoculation loops and needles be treated before and after use?
A) Washed with soap and water
B) Flamed
C) Wiped with a paper towel
D) Soaked in disinfectant

1.What should be done to prevent aerosols when using needles and loops?
A) Use them quickly
B) Flame and cool them properly before use
C) Use them over a notebook
D) Carry them across the room

1.How should test tubes and other culture vessels be handled to maintain sterility?
A) Keep them closed at all times
B) Flame the mouth of the vessels
C) Store them horizontally
D) Use them without labeling

1.Where should contaminated disposable waste be discarded?
A) In the waste basket
B) In the autoclavable bags
C) In the sink
D) On the floor

1.What must students do at the beginning of the term regarding lab safety rules?
A) Memorize them
B) Sign a copy of the laboratory safety agreement
C) Ignore them
D) Only follow them during exams