| Measures |
Which of the following are set of essential biosafety measures required to minimize risks? |
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Codes of practice |
8 (100.0) |
0 (0.0) |
0 (0.0) |
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Bio safety equipment |
8 (100.0) |
0 (0.0) |
0 (0.0) |
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Laboratory designs and facilities |
8 (100.0) |
0 (0.0) |
0 (0.0) |
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Training |
8 (100.0) |
0 (0.0) |
0 (0.0) |
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Waste handling |
8 (100.0) |
0 (0.0) |
0 (0.0) |
| Risk |
Factors that increase the risk of infection in the lab: |
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Bench spaces may be used improperly |
7 (87.5) |
1 (12.5) |
0 (0.0) |
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Specimen containers may leak |
7 (87.5) |
1 (12.5) |
0 (0.0) |
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Specimens manipulated carelessly may lead to subsequent aerosolization |
7 (87.5) |
1 (12.5) |
0 (0.0) |
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Specimens may be shaken vigorously |
7 (87.5) |
1 (12.5) |
0 (0.0) |
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Ventilation or illumination may be poor |
8 (100.0) |
0 (0.0) |
0 (0.0) |
| PPE |
Protective laboratory coats are always not necessarily to be worn in the TB laboratory |
0 (0.0) |
8 (100) |
0 (0.0) |
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A wet or dirty N95 or surgical mask can still be used |
0 (0.0) |
8 (100.0) |
0 (0.0) |
| Hand hygiene |
Handwashing is the most preventative method to prevent the spread of infection. |
8 (100.0) |
0 (0.0) |
0 (0.0) |
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Wearing gloves eliminates the need to wash hands. |
1 (12.5) |
7 (87.5) |
0 (0.0) |
| Administrative controls |
Bench space used to process sputum specimens should be separate from areas used to receive specimens and from administrative areas used for paperwork and telephones. |
8 (100.0) |
0 (0.0) |
0 (0.0) |
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Ventilated workstations are an optional solution for aerosol containment |
5 (62.5) |
3 (37.5) |
0 (0.0) |