Laboratory Safety Quiz

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Demonstrate your understanding of lab safety guidelines.

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1.

Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed or used near
- A.
  
  An open door
- B.
  
  An open flame
- C.
  
  Another student
- D.
  
  A sink
2.

If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately
- A.
  
  Notify your teacher
- B.
  
  Run for the fire extinguisher
- C.
  
  Throw water on the fire
- D.
  
  Open the windows
3.

Eye protection such as goggles are worn in the lab
- A.
  
  To avoid eye strain.
- B.
  
  To improve your vision.
- C.
  
  Only if you don't wear regular glasses.
- D.
  
  Any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used.
4.

If you wear contact lenses in the school laboratory,
- A.
  
  Do not wear them during experiments in the lab involving chemicals.
- B.
  
  You do not have to wear protective goggles.
- C.
  
  Advise your science instructor that you wear contact lenses.
- D.
  
  Keep the information to yourself.
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.
  
  Disposed of according to your instructor’s directions.
- B.
  
  Left at your lab station for the next class.
- 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 lunch.
- D.
  
  Make up some results.
8.

You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should
- A.
  
  Visit the school nurse after class.
- B.
  
  See a doctor after school.
- C.
  
  Tell the science instructor at once.
- D.
  
  Apply first aid yourself.
9.

When gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should
- A.
  
  Read all directions carefully to know what equipment is necessary.
- B.
  
  Examine all glassware to check for chips or cracks.
- C.
  
  Clean any glassware that appears dirty.
- D.
  
  All of the above.
10.

In a laboratory, the following should not be worn.
- A.
  
  Loose clothing.
- B.
  
  Dangling jewelry.
- C.
  
  Sandals.
- D.
  
  All of the above.
11.

The following footwear is best in the laboratory.
- A.
  
  Sandals.
- B.
  
  Open-toed shoes.
- C.
  
  Closed-toed shoes.
- D.
  
  Shoes appropriate for the weather.
12.

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.
13.

If an acid is splashed on your skin, wash at once with
- A.
  
  Soap.
- B.
  
  Oil.
- C.
  
  Weak base.
- D.
  
  Plenty of water.
14.

All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

Work areas should be kept clean and tidy.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

Pipets are used to measure and dispense small amounts of liquids. You should draw the liquid into the pipet using your mouth.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

Laboratory aprons should be worn during all lab activities.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

You are allowed to enter the chemical preparation/storage area any time you need to get an item.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

Return all unused chemicals to their original containers.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

All unauthorized experiments are prohibited.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False