Laboratory Safety and Health Quiz

Who is responsible for the enforcement of safety regulations and laws in the science classroom and laboratory?

• Parent

• Student

• Teacher

• Principal

What is an integral part of the planning, preparation, and implementation of any science program?

• Safety and health considerations

• Emergency lights

• Recordkeeping

• Chemical handling

What is a recommended safety and emergency equipment for the laboratory to handle chemical spills?

• Emergency signs and placards

• Spill control kit

• Sand bucket

• Fire extinguishers

What should be worn to protect the eyes from chemical splashes in the laboratory?

• White shoes

• Chemical splash goggles

• Gloves

• Face masks

What should be done to microscope slides before their use in microscopic work?

• Keep them in a closed container

• Use them directly from the box

• Wipe with soft tissue to remove dust and finger marks

• Label both ends with the organism's name

What should be included in the labeling of culture vessels for experimental cultures?

• Name of the test organism and your initials

• Name of the test organism and the dilution of sample

• Name of the medium and the date

• Name of the medium and your name

What is essential for the critical interpretation of the observations in each experiment?

• Accurate accumulation of experimental data

• Use of ancillary sources

• Completion of review questions

• Designated critical-thinking questions

What is the purpose of the review questions in the laboratory experiments?

• All of the above

• To stimulate further refinement of cognitive skills

• To reinforce concepts discussed in the lectures

• To evaluate the student's understanding of the principles

What is the responsibility of teachers and teacher-aides in the laboratory?

• All of the above

• Safety and Emergency Procedures

• Recordkeeping

• Upkeeping of Laboratory and Equipment

What is as important as any other materials taught in high school science curricula?

• Safety and health considerations

• Material Safety Data Sheets

• Emergency procedure

• Laboratory conduct