Quiz about Lab Safety

Question 1

What safety symbol is this?

Accepted Answer

Clean Up

Answer

Eye Safety

Answer

Caustic Substance

Answer

Poison

Question 2

What Safety Symbol is this?

Accepted Answer

Disposal

Answer

Clean Up

Answer

Caustic Substance

Answer

Explosion

Question 3

What safety symbol is this?

Accepted Answer

Clothing Protection

Answer

Clean Up

Answer

Caustic Substance

Answer

Fire Safety

Question 4

What safety symbol is this?

Accepted Answer

Glassware Safety

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Caustic Substance

Answer

Disposal

Answer

Sharp Objects

Question 5

What symbol is this?

Accepted Answer

Heating Safety

Answer

Fire Safety

Answer

Poison

Answer

Plant Safety

Question 6

What Symbol is this?

Accepted Answer

Fire Safety

Answer

Electrical Safety

Answer

Heating Safety

Answer

Explosion

Question 7

What safety symbol is this?

Accepted Answer

Plant Safety

Answer

Clothing Protection

Answer

Poison

Answer

Sharp Objects

Question 8

What safety symbol is this?

Accepted Answer

Eye Safety

Answer

Glassware Safety

Answer

Clothing Protection

Answer

Sharp Objects

Question 9

What safety symbol is this?

Accepted Answer

Poison

Answer

Humane Treatment

Answer

Explosion

Answer

Electrical Safety

Question 10

What safety symbol is this?

Accepted Answer

Electrical Safety

Answer

Disposal

Answer

Fire Safety

Answer

Sharp Objects

Question 11

What safety symbol is this?

Accepted Answer

Humane treatment of animals

Answer

Animal Safety

Answer

Plant Safety

Answer

Sharp Objects

Question 12

What safety symbol is this?

Accepted Answer

Sharp Objects

Answer

Humane Treatment

Answer

Glassware Safety

Answer

Clothing Protection

Question 13

You have accidentally broken a test tube and spilled a chemical on the table. Which of the following best explains what you should do?

Accepted Answer

Caution you lab partner to step back while you inform the teacher of the small accident.

Answer

Use water and paper towels to clean up the spill; place the broken test tube in the disposal container specified by the teacher for sharp objects.

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Throw the glass into the nearest trash bin and wipe the spill with a paper towel.

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Quickly dispose of the glass, wipe up the spill with the nearest cloth, and hope nobody notices.

Question 14

The most important thing in the lab experiment is...

Accepted Answer

safety

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getting done first so you don't have homework

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having fun

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finishing before the bell rings.

Question 15

If a fire erupts, immediately

Accepted Answer

notify the teacher

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run for the fire extinguisher

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throw water on the fire

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open the windows

Question 16

Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory

Accepted Answer

any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used.

Answer

to avoid eye strain

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to improve your vision

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only if you do not have corrective glasses

Question 17

If you do not understand a direction or part of a laboratory procedure, you should...

Accepted Answer

ask the teacher before proceeding

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figure it out as you do the lab

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try several methods until something works

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skip it and go on to the next part

Question 18

After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be...

Accepted Answer

disposed of according to your teachers directions

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left at your lab station for the next class

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dumped in the sink

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taken home

Question 19

You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burned, etc.) First your should...

Accepted Answer

tell the teacher at once

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visit the school nurse after class

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see at doctor after school

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apply first aid yourself.

Question 20

Long hair in the laboratory must be...

Accepted Answer

tied back or kept entirely out of the way with a hair band, etc.

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cut short

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held away from the experiment with one hand

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always neatly groomed

Question 21

You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the tube...

Accepted Answer

away from all people

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towards yourself

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toward you lab partner

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toward another classmate

Question 22

Which of the following should NOT be worn during a laboratory activity.

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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loose clothing

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dangling jewelry

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sandals

Question 23

When gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should...

Accepted Answer

all of the above

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read all directions carefully to know what equipment is necessary

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examine all glassware to check for cracks

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clean any glassware that appears dirty

Question 24

The following footwear is best in the laboratory

Accepted Answer

closed toed shoes

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sandals

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open-toed shoes

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shoes appropriate for the weather

Question 25

Horseplay, practical jokes, or pranks in the classroom are...

Accepted Answer

always against the rules

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okay if you are working alone

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not dangerous if nobody gets hurt

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a little fun never hurt anyone

Question 26

When handling animal alive or dead, students should...

Accepted Answer

all of the above

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not tease or handle animals roughly

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not be shoved into a lab partners face

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report bites, scratches, or conditions of the animal to the teacher immediately

Question 27

If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell...

Accepted Answer

the teacher

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the principal

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your lab partner

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your best friend in the class

Question 28

When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always...

Accepted Answer

wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water

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treat your hands with skin lotion

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wipe your hands on a towel

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wipe your hands on your clothes

Question 29

Choose all the apply. The following activity is not permitted in the laboratory.

Accepted Answer

chewing gum

Accepted Answer

eating

Accepted Answer

drinking

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follow directions

Question 30

When using a razor blade or scalpel, always cut material...

Accepted Answer

in the dissecting tray

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away from you

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toward you

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in your hand

Question 31

Before you leave the science room, you should...

Accepted Answer

all of the above

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clean your work area equipment

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return all equipment to the proper storage area

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wash your hands with soap and water

Question 32

All chemicals in the lab (including store-bought chemicals) should be treated as if they could be hazardous.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 33

Never leave a lit burner unattended

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 34

It is okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands as long as the glass is placed in the trash can.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

Ture

Question 35

All unauthorized experiments are prohibited

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 36

Read all procedures thoroughly before performing a laboratory investigation.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 37

You are allowed to go through Ms. West's storage area any time you need to get an item.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 38

Always carry a microscope with both hands

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 39

Laboratory work may be started immediately upon entering the laboratory even if the teacher is not present.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 40

Work areas should be kept tidy.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 41

Never remove chemicals, specimens, or other equipment from the laboratory.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 42

Hot glass looks the same as cold glass.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 43

This is used for heating and mixing large quantities of chemicals.

Accepted Answer

beaker

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erlinmeryer flask

Answer

test tube

Answer

petri dish

Question 44

This is used measure the volume of liquids in milliliters

Accepted Answer

graduated cylinder

Answer

beaker

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test tube

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metric ruler

Question 45

This is used to pick up objects to avoid contact with one's hand.

Accepted Answer

forceps

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scalpel

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dissection needle / probe

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scissors

Question 46

This is an extremely sharp dissecting tool used for slicing the specimen

Accepted Answer

scalpel

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forceps

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dissecting needle / probe

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scissors

Question 47

This is used to secure the ewpcimen onto the dissecting pan to ensure no movement.

Accepted Answer

dissecting pins

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dissecting pan

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forceps

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scalpel

Question 48

This is used to add old objects for observation.

Accepted Answer

petri dish

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beaker

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Erlenmeyer flask

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test tube

Question 49

This is the tray that is used to contain the specimen while dissecting.

Accepted Answer

dissecting pan

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dissecting pins

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lunch tray

Answer

forceps

Question 50

These protect your eyes when heating, when working with chemicals or at any time you are instructed to do so by your teacher.

Accepted Answer

Safety Goggles

Answer

Ray Bands

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Swimming Goggles

Answer

Sun Glasses

Question 51

This is a dissecting tool used to hold or scrape the dissecting specimen.

Accepted Answer

dissecting needle / probe

Answer

scalpel

Answer

forceps

Answer

dissecting pins

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