Biology Lab Safety Quiz (Make sure you put your first & last name in the box.)

1.

1 point

Long hair in the laboratory must be

always neatly groomed.

cut short.

tied back or kept entirely out of the way with a hair band, hairpins, or other confining device.

held away from the experiment with one hand.

2.

1 point

In a laboratory, the following should not be worn.

loose clothing.

dangling jewelry.

sandals.

all of the above.

3.

1 point

If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately

throw water on the fire.

run for the fire extinguisher.

notify your instructor.

open the windows.

4.

1 point

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

tell the science instructor at once.

see a doctor after school.

apply first aid yourself.

visit the school nurse after class.

5.

1 point

Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are

okay.

not dangerous.

okay if you are working alone.

always against the rules.

6.

1 point

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

pour cold water on it.

use tongs.

pick up the end that looks cooler.

use a rag or paper towels.

7.

1 point

If a lab experiment is not completed, you should

discuss the issue with your instructor.

come in during lunch and finish while eating lunch.

make up some results.

sneak in after school and work alone.

8.

1 point

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

figure it out as you do the lab.

ask the instructor before proceeding.

try several methods until something works.

skip it and go on to the next part.

9.

1 point

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

soap.

weak base.

oil.

plenty of water.

10.

1 point

After completing an experiment, all waste should be

dumped in the sink.

left at your lab station for the next class.

disposed of according to your instructor’s directions.

taken home.

11.

1 point

If you wear contact lenses in the school laboratory,

take them out before starting the lab.

keep the information to yourself.

advise your science instructor that you wear contact lenses.

you do not have to wear protective goggles.

12.

1 point

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

to improve your vision.

to avoid eye strain.

any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used.

only if you don’t have corrective glasses.

13.

1 point

Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection as

a face shield.

none of the above.

safety glasses.

splashproof chemical goggles.

14.

1 point

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

the science instructor.

the custodian.

your lab partner.

your best friend in the class.

15.

1 point

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

another student.

a sink.

an open door.

an open flame.

16.

1 point

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

wipe your hands on a towel.

wipe your hands on your clothes.

treat your hands with skin lotion.

wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

17.

1 point

The following footwear is best in the laboratory:

closed-toed shoes.

open-toed shoes.

sandals.

shoes appropriate for the weather.:

18.

1 point

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

away from all people.

toward your lab partner.

toward yourself.

toward another classmate.

19.

1 point

When gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should

read all directions carefully to know what equipment is necessary.

examine all glassware to check for chips or cracks.

clean any glassware that appears dirty.

All of the above.