A New Laboratory Assistant Was Asked to Disinfectant the Laboratory

question 17

Multiple Choice

A new laboratory assistant was asked to disinfectant the laboratory bench where specimens are received and processed.The laboratory assistant used concentrated bleach to wipe down the laboratory bench.The discrepancy in this situation is:

• A)the laboratory assistant forgot to rinse the laboratory bench after disinfecting it.
• B)the laboratory assistant failed to wash the laboratory bench with soap prior to applying the bleach.
• C)the laboratory assistant failed to use diluted 10% bleach,thinking that concentrated solution will result in improved disinfection of the bench.
• D)the laboratory assistant followed proper procedure and there is no discrepancy.

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