Biomedical Science

Question 1

1Biosafety level 3 laboratories handle

Hard

A. agents that cause serious disease by inhalation, such as TB B. only plants C. harmless microbes only D. no microbes

Question 2

2Which practice best protects a laboratory worker handling blood samples?

Easy

A. pipetting by mouth B. touching the face C. eating in the laboratory D. wearing gloves and a lab coat

Question 3

3Laboratory coats should be

Easy

A. worn in the lab and removed before leaving B. worn at home C. washed with food D. never worn

Question 4

4Eating and drinking in the laboratory are

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A. required B. prohibited C. encouraged D. allowed

Question 5

5Used needles and blades must be thrown away in

Easy

A. an ordinary dustbin B. a paper bag C. the sink D. a puncture-proof sharps container

Question 6

6The international biohazard symbol warns of

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A. radioactive material B. electric shock C. biological materials that may cause infection D. slippery floors

Question 7

7The biohazard symbol warns of

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A. fire B. biological materials that can cause infection C. radioactive materials D. electric shock

Question 8

8Hands should be washed in the laboratory

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A. never B. only when visibly dirty C. only at the start D. before leaving and after handling samples

Question 9

9Laboratories that work with the most dangerous pathogens, such as Ebola virus, are rated

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A. Biosafety Level 1 B. Biosafety Level 0 C. Biosafety Level 2 D. Biosafety Level 4

Question 10

10A biosafety cabinet is used to

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A. store food B. weigh chemicals C. protect the worker and sample from contamination D. heat samples