A medical technologist intern is preparing a blood agar medium on a hot plate while the other intern is performing an acid-fast stain (AFS) less than 1 foot away. Which of the following hazards can be most likely and immediately occur? a. Fire hazard b. Chemical hazard c. Biological hazard d. Electrical hazard

A medical technologist intern is preparing a blood agar medium on a hot plate while the other intern is performing an acid-fast stain (AFS) less than 1 foot away. Which of the following hazards can be most likely and immediately occur? a. Fire hazard b. Chemical hazard c. Biological hazard d. Electrical hazard

Complete Textbook Of Phlebotomy

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ISBN:9781337464314

Author:Hoeltke

Publisher:Hoeltke

Chapter2: Safety In Phlebotomy

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