Lab Safety Quiz
Quiz by Elizabeth Schulze
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- Q1
When doing an experiment, it is important to follow all of the procedures EXCEPT
arranging and organizing the workspace neatly
wearing protective goggles
dressing appropriately for lab
using smaller beakers before using larger ones
staying in your assigned area
45s - Q2
Chemicals used in a laboratory investigation must be safely discarded. Which method is the safest way to dispose of chemicals at the conclusion of a laboratory activity?
Return the chemicals to their original container
Dispose of the chemical as instructed by your teacher
Dump them down the sink drain
Place the chemicals in plastic containers to throw into the trash
30s - Q3
During the laboratory investigation, you had to use a candle and matches. Which lab rule would be most important during this experiment?
move electrical equipment away from the water
tie back any loose hair and oversized clothing
wash hands thoroughly with soap and water
30s - Q4
To extinguish a laboratory fire, you should know...
All of the choices are correct
where the fire blanket is located
who is responsible for using the extinguisher
where extinguishers are located
30s - Q5
Approved eye protection devices (like goggles) are used in the laboratory.
to protect your eyes from liquids and flying objects
to improve your vision
to avoid eye strain
30s - Q6
If a laboratory fire erupts, notify your teacher immediately and then
follow the science teacher's directions
throw water on the fire
open the windows
30s - Q7
Flammable materials like alcohol should never be dispensed or used near
an open door
an open flame
a sink
30s - Q8
If you develop a headache in the laboratory, you should
tell the science instructor
tell your neighbor
grin and bear it
30s - Q9
If you wear eye contacts in the laboratory
you do not have to wear protective goggles
keep the information to yourself
advise your science instructor that you wear contact lenses
30s - Q10
Cleaning up the laboratory is the responsibility of
all students
the science teacher
the custodian
30s - Q11
All laboratory floors, aisles and passageways should be kept clear of
bookbags and purses
chemicals
lab equipment and glassware
the aisles should be kept clear of everything
30s - Q12
You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up immediately. You should
use tongs
let your lab partner pick it up
pour cold water on it
30s - Q13
Before you touch an electrical outlet, electrical plug or electrical switch
your hands must be dry
your hands must be clean
ask a fellow student
30s - Q14
Long hair in the laboratory must be
held away from the experiment with one hand
kept entirely out of the way with a hair band, hairpins, a hairnet or other confining device
cut short
30s - Q15
In a laboratory, you should avoid wearing
loose clothing
dangling jewelry
flammable clothing
all should be avoided
30s