Aquatic Science Safety
  • 1. If you are working all day on a boat in the ocean,
A) you will not need to drink water, because there is water all around you.
B) heat exhastion and heat stroke are not a problem in aquatic environments
C) you should remember to drink plenty of fresh water, because salt water will dehydrate your body
D) you can just drink ocean water to stay hydrated
  • 2. When you observe something in the classroom or laboratory that is dangerous, inform your teacher
A) right away
B) after the school day is done
C) when you have time
D) after class
  • 3. Spills on the floor can cause people to slip or bump into each other. Spills should
A) be cleaned immediately
B) ignored until the end of class
C) be cleaned up when you have time to do it
D) covered up with paper towels until tomorrow
  • 4. If your hair is long, during laboratory
A) you should securely tie it back
B) cut it off to chin length
C) hold it with both hands
D) comb it nicely and apply hair spray to keep it in place
  • 5. If you are hurt (cut, burn, etc.) during laboratory, you should
A) show a doctor after school is out
B) report it to the nurse after class
C) tell the teacher now
D) tell the teacher when you are done with the lab
  • 6. Proper footwear in the lab includes which of the following
A) closed-toe shoes
B) bare feet
C) sandals
D) open-toed shoes
  • 7. If equipment seems to be malfunctioning,
A) keep using it until the end of class
B) shut it off or stop using it and tell the teacher now
C) tell your class leader
D) tell the custodian
  • 8. If you break glass equipment, you should
A) clean it up and toss the glass into the trash can
B) tell the teacher immediately so it can be cleaned up and properly disposed of in a sharps container
C) hide it in a drawer, so no on knows
D) sweep it all into the sink
  • 9. The floors and aisles of a lab room shoould be kept clear of
A) lab materials and personal items
B) teachers
C) lab materials only
D) students
  • 10. Fire occuring in lab equipment or in a liquid should be extinguished using
A) a fire extinguisher
B) your coat
C) water from the sink
D) the fire blanket
  • 11. To extinguish fire in a person's hair or clothing, use
A) encourage them to run, so that the air will blow the flames out
B) spray them with the fire extinguisher
C) have them lay down immediately and use the fire blanket OR get them into the safety shower
D) have them stand still and use the fire blanket to extingish the flames
  • 12. The correct way to move within the laboratory is to
A) hurry
B) skip
C) run
D) walk
  • 13. Helping to clean up the laboratory is the job of
A) freshman only
B) seniors only
C) the teacher
D) all students
  • 14. When you are performing a lab, you should give the procedure
A) effort
B) interest
C) all of these
D) your attention
  • 15. Chemicals, small parts, stirring rods, and pipettes should NOT be
A) put into your mouth
B) held in your hand
C) allowed to sit on a clean surface in the lab
D) taken out of the cabinet at any time
  • 16. If acid gets on your clothes, you should
A) use a strong soap
B) add Sulfuric acid to neutralize
C) remove the clothes and wash for 15-20 minutes with water
D) use oil to dilute the acid
  • 17. Goggles must be worn in the laboratory
A) in order to read fine print
B) when you are instructed to do so.
C) for style, in a head-band position
D) to avoid myopia
  • 18. Disturbing classmates during a lab
A) the quickest way to to complete the task
B) is dangerous
C) is annoying
D) is helpful
  • 19. Preparing for the laboratory includes reading the instructions
A) when someone asks you what to do next
B) after you try mixing a few chemicals to see what happens
C) before beginning the lab
D) next week
  • 20. Playing in the laboratory or bothering another person
A) not dangerous
B) ok if your work is done
C) permissible
D) is always against the rules
  • 21. Accidents are prevented by
A) following directions
B) using a short cut
C) asking some one else to do the lab for you.
D) hurrying to get done
  • 22. Never heat a test tube
A) over a flame
B) in the laboratory
C) all of these
D) that is closed
  • 23. When heating a substance in a test tube, ensure that
A) the open end points towards no person
B) the open end is pointed away from yourself
C) it is securely corked
D) the open end is pointed towards yourself
  • 24. Before touching an electrical plug, switch or device
A) make sure your hands are dry
B) wash your hands and do not dry them
C) make sure your hands are clean
D) ask the custodian
  • 25. To extinguish a fire safely, you should know
A) where the fire extinguisher is located
B) all of these
C) how to properly use a fire blanket
D) how to use a fire extinguisher
  • 26. The purpose of a laboratory apron is
A) to protect your skin and clothing
B) for someone else to put away
C) only for use when wearing your best clothes
D) to add to your style
  • 27. In case of a fire in the laboratory, the best course of action is
A) clean the laboratory
B) start removing flammable materials
C) notify your teacher and prepare to evacuate
D) open the doors to let more air in
  • 28. When smelling a liquid
A) pour it on the table
B) use the fume hood
C) inhale deeply
D) waft gently towards yourself
  • 29. Make sure equipment is clean
A) if it looks dirty
B) both before and after you use it
C) after you use it
D) before you use it
  • 30. If you are not sure what to do in laboratory
A) change partners
B) sit quietly and do nothing
C) ask your teacher
D) guess
  • 31. The most important concept in laboratory is
A) excellent penmenship
B) completing the laboratory activity most quickly
C) getting the correct answer
D) safety
  • 32. When working in the laboratory you should perform only those activities assigned by your __
  • 33. Carefully follow all __ , both written and oral
  • 34. Wear safety ___ and a lab apron at all times.
  • 35. Avoid apparel that presents safety hazards, such as loose garments and d_______ jewelry.
  • 36. Keep your hair, clothing, and all other f___________ materials away from open flames.
  • 37. Never t_____ any substance unless you are specifically instructed to do so by your teacher.
  • 38. Any activity that involves poisonous vapors must be carried out in a f____ hood
  • 39. Always read and double check the l____ on a reagent bottle before removing anything from it
  • 40. Never r_____ unused material to a reagent bottle.
  • 41. When mixing acid and water, always add the _____ first
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