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PBS Quiz 1 Unit 1 Lab Safety Quiz

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed or used near

a)

open door

b)

open flame

c)

another student

d)

a sink

2.

If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately

a)

notify your instructor

b)

run for the fire extinguisher

c)

throw water on the fire

d)

open the windows

3.

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

a)

to avoid eye strain

b)

to improve your vision

c)

only if you don't have corrective lenses

d)

any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used

4.

If you wear contact lenses in the school laboratory,

a)

take them out before starting the lab

b)

you do not have to wear protective goggles

c)

keep the information to yourself

d)

tell your science instructor

5.

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

a)

figure it out as you do the lab

b)

try several methods until something works

c)

ask the instructor before proceeding

d)

skip it and go on to the next part

6.

After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be

a)

left at your lab station for the next class

b)

disposed of according to your instructor's directions

c)

dumped in the sink

d)

taken home

7.

If a lab experiment is not completed, you should

a)

discuss the issue with your instructor

b)

sneak in after school and work alone

c)

come in during lunch and finish while eating

d)

make up some results

8.

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

a)

toward yourself

b)

toward your lab partner(s)

c)

toward your instructor

d)

away from people

9.

You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up. You should

a)

use a rag or paper towels

b)

use tongs

c)

pick up the end that looks cooler

d)

pour cold water over it

10.

True or False, Never leave a lit burner unattended

a)

True

b)

False

11.

You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should

a)

tell the instructor at once

b)

visit the school nurse after class

c)

see a doctor after school

d)

apply first aid yourself

12.

When gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should

a)

read all directions carefully to know what to use

b)

examine all glassware to check for chips or cracks

c)

clean any glassware that appears dirty

d)

all of the above

13.

Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection as

a)

a face shield

b)

safety glasses

c)

splash proof chemical goggles

d)

none of the above

14.

Long hair in the laboratory must be

a)

cut short

b)

held away from the equipment with one hand

c)

always neatly groomed

d)

tied back with hair bands, etc..

15.

In the laboratory, the following should not be worn

a)

loose clothing

b)

dangling jewelry

c)

sandals

d)

all of the above

16.

The following footwear is best in the laboratory

a)

Sandals

b)

open- toed shoes

c)

closed- toed shoes

d)

shoes appropriate for the weather

17.

Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are

a)

always against the rules

b)

okay

c)

not dangerous

d)

okay if you are working alone

18.

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

a)

the custodian

b)

your lab partner

c)

your best friend in another class

d)

the science instructor

19.

If an acid is splashed on your skin, wash at once with

a)

plenty of water

b)

soap

c)

weak base

d)

oil

20.

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

a)

treat your hands with skin lotion

b)

wash your hands thoroughly

c)

wipe your hands on a towel

d)

wipe your hands on your clothes

21.

True or False, Hot glass looks the same as cold glass

a)

True

b)

False

22.

True or Fales, Return all unused chemicals to their original containers

a)

True

b)

False

23.

True or Fales, Laboratory work can be started on even if the instructor is not there

a)

True

b)

False

24.

True of False, Read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory

a)

True

b)

False

25.

True or False, Work areas should be kept clean and tidy

a)

True

b)

False

26.

True or False, It’s okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands

a)

True

b)

False

27.

True or False, Laboratory aprons should be worn during all lab activities

a)

True

b)

False

28.

True or False, You are allowed to enter the storage area any time you need to get an item

a)

True

b)

False