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Sample Handling & Transport Safety Quiz

15 Questions•

Assess your understanding of safe practices for handling, storing, and transporting biological samples in laboratory and field settings.

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What is the primary concern when handling biological samples?

Cost of materials

Preventing contamination and exposure

Speed of processing

Appearance of samples

What type of containers should be used for biological samples?

Any type of container

Leak-proof, properly labeled containers

Open containers

Glass containers only

What information should be included on sample labels?

Only the date

Sample identification, hazard level, and handling instructions

Only the sample name

Only the handler name

What should be done when opening biological sample containers?

Open them quickly

Open them carefully to prevent spills and aerosols

Open them with bare hands

Open them in any location

What should be done if a biological sample spills?

Ignore the spill

Follow spill cleanup procedures immediately

Leave it for someone else

Cover it up

What should be done when transporting biological samples within a facility?

Carry them in your hands

Use appropriate secondary containers and follow transport procedures

Throw them in a bag

Leave them on the floor

What should be done when shipping biological samples?

Send them in regular mail

Follow proper packaging and shipping regulations

Send them in any container

Ignore shipping regulations

What is the purpose of secondary containers for biological samples?

To make samples look better

To provide additional protection against leaks and spills

To increase costs

To slow down transport

What should be done with biological samples that are no longer needed?

Keep them forever

Dispose of them properly according to regulations

Throw them in regular trash

Take them home

What should be done when receiving biological samples?

Open them immediately

Inspect them for damage and verify labeling

Ignore the packaging

Throw them away

What should be done with biological samples that are damaged during transport?

Use them anyway

Handle them as potentially contaminated and follow cleanup procedures

Ignore the damage

Send them back

What should be done when storing biological samples?

Store them anywhere

Store them in appropriate conditions and locations

Leave them on the bench

Take them home

What should be done when working with frozen biological samples?

Thaw them quickly

Thaw them slowly and safely to prevent contamination

Microwave them

Leave them frozen

What should be done when aliquoting biological samples?

Work quickly

Work carefully to prevent contamination and spills

Use any container

Ignore safety procedures

What should be done when documenting biological sample handling?

Ignore documentation

Maintain accurate records of all handling procedures

Document only when convenient

Document only the final results