Lab Safety Quiz

1.

1 point

Work areas should be kept clean and tidy.

True

False

2.

1 point

Lab work can be started immediately upon entering the lab even if the teacher is NOT present.

True

False

3.

1 point

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

only if you have corrective lenses

to avoid eye strain

to improve your vision

any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used

4.

1 point

Horseplay or practical jokes in the lab are

okay

not dangerous

okay if you're working alone

always against the rules

5.

1 point

All unauthorized experiments are prohibited.

True

False

6.

1 point

You are allowed to enter the chemical preparation/storage area any time you need to get an item.

True

False

7.

1 point

The following footwear is best in the lab

shoes appropriate for the weather

closed-toe shoes

open-toed shoes

sandals

8.

1 point

Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection as

a face shield

safety glasses

splashproof chemical goggles

None of the above

9.

1 point

Pipets are used to measure and dispense small amounts of liquids. You should draw the liquid into the pipet using your mouth.

True

False

10.

1 point

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

Tell the teacher at once

see a doctor after school

apply first aid yourself

visit the school nurse after school

11.

1 point

Chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use.

True

False

12.

1 point

You want a piece of glass tubing into a rubber stopper after the tubing has been fire polished and cooled. This is best done by

lubricating the tubing with glycerin

using a towel or cotton gloves for protection

twisting the tubing and stopper carefully

All of the above

13.

1 point

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

plenty of water

weak base

soap

oil

14.

1 point

If a lab is not finished, you should

discuss the issue with your teacher

come in during lunch and finish it while eating lunch

sneak in after school to finish it alone

make up the results

15.

1 point

Read all procedures thoroughly before entering the lab.

True

False

16.

1 point

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

ask the instructor before proceeding

figure it out as you do the lab

try several methods until something works

skip it and go to the next part

17.

1 point

It's okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands as long as the glass is placed in the trash.

True

False

18.

1 point

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

wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water

wipe your hands on your clothes

wash your hands off on a towel

treat your hands with skin lotiom

19.

1 point

If you wear contact lenses in the lab,

keep the information to yourself

you do not have to wear protective goggles

get permission from your instructor to keep them in

None of the above

20.

1 point

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

Pick up the end of the glass that looks cooler

Use tongs

Use a rag or paper towels

Pour cold water on it

21.

1 point

In the lab, the following should not be worn

loose clothing

dangling jewelry

sandals

All of the above

22.

1 point

Never leave a lit burner unattended.

True

False

23.

1 point

Return all unused chemicals to their original containers

True

False

24.

1 point

All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous.

True

False

25.

1 point

Lab aprons should be worn during all lab activities.

True

False

26.

1 point

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

the science teacher

your lab partner

the custodian

your best friend in the class

27.

1 point

If a lab fire erupts, immediately

open the windows

notify the instructor

run for the fire extinguisher

throw water on the fire

28.

1 point

Long hair in the lab must be

always neatly groomed

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

cut short

held away from experiment with one hand

29.

1 point

Hot glass looks the same as cold glass.

True

False

30.

1 point

After completing the experiment, all chemical wastes should be

dumped in the sink

taken home

disposed of according to the teacher's instructions

left at your lab station for the next class to clean up

31.

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

32.

1 point

When using knives and other sharp instruments, always

cut away from the body

carry with tips and points pointing down and away from the body

grasp instruments with the handles, not the blades

All of the above

33.

1 point

Never remove chemicals or other equipment from the lab.

True

False

34.

1 point

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

another student

an open door

An open Flame

a sink

35.

1 point

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

toward another classmate

toward yourself

away from all people

toward your lab partner