Course 103; Safety in the Laboratory Area

Safety in the laboratory is always important, except when handling sharps.

False. It is always important, no matter the circumstances.

The only reason to wear gloves when handling biopsy samples is to avoid exposing oneself to infection.

False. You would also wear gloves to ensure that whatever your hands may be carrying doesn't contaminate the sample.

It is okay to store your lunch in the laboratory refrigerator if it is properly labeled.

False. Even if the lunch is properly labeled and sealed, it is unsafe to risk contamination of either your food or the materials in the laboratory fridge.

Animal body parts removed during surgery should be disposed of quickly in the nearest trash can.

False. The body parts should be stored in a plastic bag in the laboratory fridge until it can be disposed of properly.

Careless laboratory procedures can result in exposure to serious disease and infection.

True.

The uterus, testicles, and other excised parts should be placed in plastic bags and refrigerated until disposal.

True.

You should always wear gloves when handling infected tissues.

True.

Your clinic should have at least one eyewash station.

True.