Biological safety Cabinets Flashcards

1
Q

What do you call the filter that removes microbes from the cabinet?

A

HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter

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2
Q

This is useful to disinfect air and contaminated surfaces that cannot be reached with chemical disinfectants

A

UV light

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3
Q

What is the precaution for use of UV light?

A

UV light will cause damage to the eyes; light must be turned off when using the cabinet

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4
Q

The type most commonly used in the lab for handling infectious material

A

BSC Class II: Laminar Flow safety cabinet

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5
Q

BSC II, you need to turn the blower on and allow to run for how many minutes before using it?

A

At least 5 minutes to establish air flow

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6
Q

Used in chemical lab to draw away fumes, gases or vapours.

A

Fume hoods

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7
Q

Fumes and vapours are removed by _______ pressure vaccuum

A

Negative

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8
Q

The chemical fume hoods must be turned on ___minutes before use and left on for ____minutes after.

A

15 minutes

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