Pharmacy Lab Safety Quiz

Match the following LAB SAFETY SYMBOLS

• 1. Flammable

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• Irritant

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• 1. Health Hazard

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• Toxic

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• Corrosive

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Answer explanation

Health Hazard: Indicates materials that can cause serious health issues.

Flammable: Represents substances that can ignite easily.

Exclamation mark: Indicates irritants or less severe hazards.

Skull & bones: Signifies highly toxic substances that can cause severe harm or death.

Corrosion. Indicates corrosive materials that can damage skin and eyes.

Match the following LAB SAFETY SYMBOLS:

• Presence of radioactive substance

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• 1. Biological substances that pose a threat

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• Risks associated with electrical equip.

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• • Oxidizing agents causing combustion

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• Location of fire extinguisher & alarm

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Answer explanation

Health Hazard: Indicates materials that can cause serious health issues.

Flammable: Represents substances that can ignite easily.

Exclamation mark: Indicates irritants or less severe hazards.

Skull & bones: Signifies highly toxic substances that can cause severe harm or death.

Corrosion. Indicates corrosive materials that can damage skin and eyes.

What should you do if you are unsure about the directions for an experiment?

• Proceed without asking

• Ask the teacher

• Guess what to do

• Ignore the instructions

What is the correct procedure if a chemical spill occurs?

• Clean it up yourself without asking

• Ignore it

• Inform & ask your teacher immediately

• Pour water on it

What should students do before entering the laboratory?

• Eat a snack

• Switch off their mobile phones

• Talk to friends

• Check social media

Where should broken glassware be disposed of?

• Regular waste bin

• Sharp waste container

• Down the sink

• In the recycling bin

Before using any Chemical or Reagent for the first time, students should read the ---------------for safety information.

(a)  

• Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
• Laboratory Manual
• Policy & Procedure Manual

What type of glassware is shown in the image?

• Erlenmeyer Flask/Conical Flask

• Beaker

• Volumetric flask/Measuring Cylinder

• Test tube

What type of glassware is shown in the image?

• Erlenmeyer Flask/Conical Flask

• Beaker

• Volumetric flask/Measuring Cylinder

• Test tube

What is the primary use of this type of glassware?

• Mixing solutions

• Measuring precise volumes

• Heating substances

• Holding solid samples