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Lab Safety ADV

Total questions: 84

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
When is it OK to eat or drink in the lab?
a)
Always
b)
Never
2.
What should you do if you break glass in the lab?
a)
Tell the teacher.
b)
Sweep up the glass.
c)
Pick up the glass with your hands.
d)
Ignore it; the teacher will clean it up when she sees it later.
3.
When should you tie back long hair or baggy clothing?
a)
When working with chemicals
b)
When working with a Bunsen burner
c)
When doing dissections.
d)
Any time you are working in the lab.
4.
I must follow all instructions, written and verbal, about the laboratory procedures given by the teacher.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
I will perform only those activities that have been authorized by the instructor.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
I will immediately notify the instructor only about major accidents.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Horseplay, jokes, and pranks are appropriate in the science classroom at any time.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
If you break glassware in the lab, you should...
a)
Tell the teacher
b)
Clean it up quickly before the teacher notices
c)
Scream at the top of your lungs
9.
Part of lab safety includes reading the lab procedure...
a)
before doing the lab
b)
while doing the lab
c)
after doing the lab
d)
only if you think you really need it
10.
When should safety goggles be worn?
a)
at all times in the lab
b)
when you feel like it
c)
when liquids could splash into your eyes OR when using glassware
11.
When in the lab...
a)
long sleeves and loose clothing should be rolled up
b)
closed toe shoes should be worn
c)
long hair should be pulled back
d)
all of the above
12.
When working in the lab, you always...
a)
work with only members of your group with a business-like attitude
b)
ask questions when in doubt about procedures
c)
clean up after yourself 
d)
all of the above
13.
Before leaving the lab you should always wash or sanitize your hands.
a)
True 
b)
False
14.
It's fine to smell chemicals directly from their containers.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
It's fine to do random experiments with the lab equipment without teacher permission.
a)
Ummmm... no!
b)
Sure- it'd be fine!
16.
What should we always do after handling raw meat?
a)
Wash Hands Thoroughly.
b)
Wipe Hands Off On a Towel.
c)
Nothing.
17.

What is important to remember when working with hot plates and burners?

a)

It's ok to walk away.

b)

Hot plates and burners are not dangerous.

c)

Hot plates and burners should not be left unattended.

d)

Hot plates and burners are fireproof.

18.

Lab waste materials can only poured down the drain, if

a)

you use a lot of water to wash them down.

b)

It is never ok to pour stuff down the drain.

c)

the teacher gives you permission to do so.

d)

they are clear liquids.

19.

Lab is the place where

a)

horses play.

b)

horseplay is not allowed.

c)

horseplay is sometimes allowed.

d)

horseplay is required to pass the class.

20.

When it comes to proper dress code, the following is important to remember:

a)

Tie back long hair, no dangling jewelry, no baggy clothing.

b)

Dangling jewelry is ok as long as it is pure gold.

c)

Long hair is not allowed in the lab,. get a haircut!

d)

Always wear long sleeves in lab.

21.

What is used to measure, heat, and mix large amounts of liquids?

a)

Beaker

b)

Flask

c)

Test Tube

d)

Graduated Cylinder

22.

What is used to swirl, mix, or store chemicals?

a)

Beaker

b)

Flask

c)

Test Tube

d)

Graduated Cylinder

23.
What is used to protect your eyes from chemicals, broken glass, and fire?
a)
Fire blanket
b)
Eye wash
c)
Goggles
d)
Flask
24.
What is used to measure mass of an object in grams?
a)
Triple beam balance
b)
Test tube rack
c)
Meter stick
d)
Graduated Cylinder
25.
What is used to measure the volume of liquids more precisely in milliliters?
a)
Beaker
b)
Flask
c)
Graduated Cylinder
d)
Test tubes
26.
Used to measure length and distance in the metric system
a)
Graduated cylinder
b)
Triple beam balance
c)
Thermometer
d)
Meter stick
27.
What is used to hold test tubes?
a)
Test tube rack
b)
Magnifying glass
c)
Petri dish
d)
Funnel
28.
What is used to measure time?
a)
Stopwatch/timer
b)
Thermometer
c)
Meter stick
d)
Test tube clamp
29.

What is used to measure the volume of liquids?

a)

Flask

b)

Beaker

c)

Graduated Cylinder

d)

Pipette

30.

What is used to pick up items?

a)

Clamps

b)

Tongs

c)

Hand lens

d)

Pipette

31.

What is used to measure force?

a)

Triple Beam Balance

b)

Electronic Scale

c)

Graduated Cylinder

d)

Spring Scale

32.

What is used to transfer small amounts of liquid?

a)

Graduated Cylinder

b)

Medicine Dropper/Pipette

c)

Beaker

d)

Flask

33.

What is used to measure temperature?

a)

Triple Beam Balance

b)

Graduated Cylinder

c)

Stopwatch

d)

Thermometer

34.
True or False: Long hair MUST be tied back during a laboratory investigation.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
True or False: The wearing of flip flops and other open toed shoes are acceptable during a laboratory investigation during the hot summer months.
a)
True
b)
False
36.
If you spill or break something during an experiment, what is the FIRST thing you should do?
a)
Tell the teacher.
b)
Clean it up. 
c)
Cover it with a paper towel.
d)
Leave it for someone else.
37.
The lab equipment seen in the image should be worn during a lab investigation when...
a)
using glassware.
b)
using chemicals.
c)
using heat/fire.
d)
using any of the above.
38.
Identify the piece of lab equipment seen in the image.
a)
Erlenmeyer Flask
b)
Graduated Cylinder
c)
Beaker
d)
Test Tube
39.
Identify the primary function of the lab equipment seen in the image.
a)
Mixing liquids
b)
Measuring liquid volume
c)
Mixing solids
d)
Measuring mass
40.
Identify the primary function of the lab equipment seen in the image.
a)
Transfer small amounts of liquid
b)
Transfer large amounts of liquid
c)
Measure liquid volume
d)
Mixing liquid chemicals
41.
Identify the piece of lab equipment seen in the image.
a)
Pipets
b)
Test Tubes
c)
Forceps
d)
Scoopulas
42.
Which of the following should NOT be worn during a lab investigation?
a)
Flip flops
b)
Loose, long hair
c)
Dangling jewelry
d)
All of the above
43.
A beaker is used to measure volume in which metric unit?
a)
Milliliters (mL)
b)
Grams (g)
c)
Meters (m)
d)
Kilograms (kg)
44.
To be read accurately, one must place a graduated cylinder on a flat surface and measure at the bottom of the _______________ curve.
a)
Centrifugal
b)
Capillary
c)
Meniscus
d)
Infinity
45.
Keeping your work area neat and clean is important because:
a)
My teacher is a neat-freak
b)
I won't lose my supplies in the clutter.
c)
It keeps the room from looking messy.
d)
It helps prevent accidents.
46.
You should never ______ chemicals in the lab. 
a)
taste
b)
touch
c)
smell
d)
all of the above
47.
I can perform my own experiments with lab materials ___.
a)
I am sure it is safe to do so.
b)
Whenever I want to.
c)
When all of my group is ready.
d)
Never.
48.
What is the CORRECT procedure for students to follow if a chemical is spilled?
a)
Stand back and advise the teacher of the spill.
b)
Run madly out of the room.
c)
Splash large amounts of water onto the spill.
d)
Immediately ask to go to the restroom.
49.
At the end of the lab you see some leftover chemical that looks just like the stuff you were using.  You should:
a)
put the chemical back in the jar it came from.
b)
sweep it into your hand and throw it out.
c)
tell the teacher so you can dispose of it properly.
d)
tell your classmates that your lab partner is really messy.
50.
Helping to clean up the lab or classroom is the job of
a)
old students.
b)
transfer students.
c)
each and every student.
d)
only the teacher.
51.
Which of the following IS considered safety equipment in our classroom?
a)
Eyewash Station
b)
Emergency Shower
c)
Fire Extinguisher
d)
All of the Above.
52.

PPE stands for:

a)

Protective Personal Equipment

b)

Protective Peer Equipment

c)

Personal Protective Equipment

d)

Personal Peer Equipment

53.

Select the rule below that is not true

a)

Report all injuries, breakages and spillages to the teacher

b)

You are allowed to eat in the lab if you do it away from the benches

c)

Do not inhale fumes

d)

Wear a lab coat

54.

This symbol stands for:

a)

Hazard ahead

b)

Help needed ahead

c)

Hazardous chemical ahead

d)

Hazardous chemical

55.

If an acid or alkali splashes into your eye, you should:

a)

Get a wet cloth and pat your eye with it until it stops hurting. If the pain continues, leave the cloth on your eye until it feels better

b)

Tell your teacher and wash your eye immediately with lots of water for 5 minutes making sure you blink your eyelid under the water

c)

Wash your eye with cold water then continue with the practical

d)

Tell your teacher and wash your eye immediately with lots of water for 20 minutes making sure you blink your eyelid under the water

56.

This symbol means:

a)

Fire

b)

Flammable

c)

Hot surface

d)

Bunsen burner flame

57.

You should wear a lab coat to:

a)

Protect yourself from a fire

b)

Prevent corrosive liquids being spilt on you

c)

Be fashionable

d)

Act like a scientist

58.

This symbol means:

a)

Wash hands

b)

Test tubes containing chemicals

c)

Corrosive

d)

Spillage ahead

59.

What steps should you follow if a persons hair or clothing catches fire?

a)

Stop, drop and roll. While the person is rolling wrap a fire blanket around them to smother the flames

b)

Stop, drop and roll. The fire will blow out while the person is rolling

c)

Stop, drop and roll. Get a fire extinguisher and use it on the person to help the fire blow out quicker

d)

Do not waste any time. Get a fire extinguisher immediately and use it on the person

60.

This symbol stands for:

a)

Chemicals

b)

Corrosive

c)

Toxic

d)

Poisons

61.
What should you do if a glass breakage occurs?
a)
Touch it to see if it is safe?
b)
Run out of the classroom
c)
Immediately tell your teacher
d)
Leave without telling anyone
62.
What should you always do before conducting a lab?
a)
Discuss what you will do this weekend
b)
Begin the experiment
c)
Read ALL the directions 
d)
just sit quietly and do nothing
63.
What should you NEVER do in the lab?
a)
Play practical jokes on people
b)
All of these
c)
Run while holding a beaker with chemicals
d)
Mess around with your friends
64.
 The following footwear is best in the laboratory. 
a)
shoes appropriate for the weather
b)
open-toed shoes
c)
closed-toed shoes
d)
sandals
65.
Which of the senses must be protected when doing an activity concerning a solar eclipse?
a)
Touch
b)
Taste
c)
Sight
d)
Smell
66.
Which of the following items is necessary in a laboratory for safety purposes?
a)
Triple-beam balance
b)
Metric ruler
c)
Computer Monitor
d)
Fire extinguisher
67.
The most important reasons for keeping your workspace neat is to ...
a)
make the teacher happy
b)
prevent accidents or unsafe situations
c)
lose materials in the lab
d)
prevent the room from looking messy
68.
I may get the science supplies I need for an experiment..
a)
when I think it is safe
b)
when the teacher gives me permission
c)
when the supplies are out and ready to use
d)
whenever I want
69.
When may a student perform an experiment in the science lab without teacher supervision?
a)
When the student has read the complete experiment
b)
When the student has the necessary supplies
c)
When another teacher gives permission
d)
Never
70.
Students placed some frogs in a tank to study their behavior.  What should the students do for safety reasons after feeding the frogs?
a)
Wash the floor with soap and water
b)
Wash their hands with soap and water
c)
Rinse the frog tank with cool water
d)
Rinse the frogs with cool water
71.

A student a heating a test tube that isn't made of pyrex over a Bunsen burner. The test tube explodes, sending shards of glass and chemicals towards a nearby student, who has finished their lab and is not wearing their safety goggles. What should they do immediately?

a)

Run over and apologize

b)

Blame it on their lab partner

c)

Tell the teacher

d)

Clean up the glass

72.

A student is dissecting an earthworm. During the dissection, the sharp scalpel slips and seriously cuts the student's finger. What should they do first?

a)

Tell the teacher

b)

Run to the restroom

c)

Take out their phone and take a selfie

d)

Tell their friend

73.

A student is excitedly telling their friend their plans for the weekend, and is not listening to the teacher's lab instructions. During the lab, the student mixes two of the wrong chemicals together and an uncontrolled reaction occurs. What should they do first?

a)

Pour down the sink

b)

Ask to use the restroom to leave the scene

c)

Tell the teacher

d)

Scream

74.

A student is in the middle of a science experiment where they have to boil a solution for a long time. When the student gets bored and wanders over to talk with their friends, a sweatshirt they left on the desk near the hot plate catches fire. What mistake did they make?

a)

Leaving the lab table and putting clothes on the lab table

b)

Leaving the table

c)

Talking during the lab

75.

During a chemistry experiment, a studdent carefully pours an unknown solution from a test tube into a beaker. Another student sneaks up behind them and surprises their friend. The student accidentally drops the beaker on the floor, and pieces of glass land on their sandals. What should the students do?

a)

Tell the teacher

b)

Tell their lab partner

c)

Pick it up themselves

d)

Ummm...what accident?

76.

Your teacher just handed you two chemicals for the lab, what should you do?


Tu maestro te entregó dos químicos para el laboratorio, ¿qué debes hacer?

a)

Mix them to see what happens / Mezclarlos para ver qué pasa

b)

Pour them down the sink / Verterlos en el fregadero

c)

Wait to mix them until you are told to / Espere mezclarlos hasta que se le indique

d)

Shake them around / Sacúdelos

77.
In the event of any lab emergency, who do you notify?
a)
nurse
b)
instructor
c)
friends
d)
principal
78.
Injuries and accidents should be reported:
a)
immediately
b)
only if serious
c)
in a few minutes
d)
at the end of the block
79.
When you conduct experiments in the lab, long hair should be:
a)
cut off
b)
held back with both hands
c)
combed nicely
d)
 confined
80.
While working in the science lab, all loose clothing and bulky jewelry must be:
a)
removed
b)
left on
c)
made of non flammable materials
d)
placed on the table
81.
When you are in the lab, you should wear:
a)
bulky sweatshirts
b)
dangling jewelry
c)
open toe shoes
d)
closed toe shoes
82.
In the event of broken equipment, what should you do?
a)
stop using the equipment and report it immediately
b)
continue using the equipment and report it immediately
c)
stop using the equipment and report it later
d)
continue using the equipment and report it later
83.
In the event of broken equipment, what should you do?
a)
stop using the equipment and report it immediately
b)
continue using the equipment and report it immediately
c)
stop using the equipment and report it later
d)
continue using the equipment and report it later
84.
In order to put out a fire in a person's hair or clothing, use:
a)
water in the sink
b)
fire extinguisher
c)
fire blanket
d)
wind produced from running