Aquatic Science Safety
  • 1. If you are working all day on a boat in the ocean,
A) heat exhastion and heat stroke are not a problem in aquatic environments
B) you should remember to drink plenty of fresh water, because salt water will dehydrate your body
C) you can just drink ocean water to stay hydrated
D) you will not need to drink water, because there is water all around you.
  • 2. When you observe something in the classroom or laboratory that is dangerous, inform your teacher
A) when you have time
B) after class
C) right away
D) after the school day is done
  • 3. Spills on the floor can cause people to slip or bump into each other. Spills should
A) ignored until the end of class
B) be cleaned up when you have time to do it
C) covered up with paper towels until tomorrow
D) be cleaned immediately
  • 4. If your hair is long, during laboratory
A) comb it nicely and apply hair spray to keep it in place
B) you should securely tie it back
C) cut it off to chin length
D) hold it with both hands
  • 5. If you are hurt (cut, burn, etc.) during laboratory, you should
A) tell the teacher now
B) tell the teacher when you are done with the lab
C) show a doctor after school is out
D) report it to the nurse after class
  • 6. Proper footwear in the lab includes which of the following
A) open-toed shoes
B) sandals
C) closed-toe shoes
D) bare feet
  • 7. If equipment seems to be malfunctioning,
A) keep using it until the end of class
B) tell the custodian
C) shut it off or stop using it and tell the teacher now
D) tell your class leader
  • 8. If you break glass equipment, you should
A) tell the teacher immediately so it can be cleaned up and properly disposed of in a sharps container
B) hide it in a drawer, so no on knows
C) clean it up and toss the glass into the trash can
D) sweep it all into the sink
  • 9. The floors and aisles of a lab room shoould be kept clear of
A) teachers
B) lab materials and personal items
C) lab materials only
D) students
  • 10. Fire occuring in lab equipment or in a liquid should be extinguished using
A) the fire blanket
B) your coat
C) a fire extinguisher
D) water from the sink
  • 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) have them lay down immediately and use the fire blanket OR get them into the safety shower
C) spray them with the fire extinguisher
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) skip
B) run
C) walk
D) hurry
  • 13. Helping to clean up the laboratory is the job of
A) all students
B) freshman only
C) the teacher
D) seniors only
  • 14. When you are performing a lab, you should give the procedure
A) interest
B) your attention
C) all of these
D) effort
  • 15. Chemicals, small parts, stirring rods, and pipettes should NOT be
A) taken out of the cabinet at any time
B) allowed to sit on a clean surface in the lab
C) put into your mouth
D) held in your hand
  • 16. If acid gets on your clothes, you should
A) use a strong soap
B) remove the clothes and wash for 15-20 minutes with water
C) use oil to dilute the acid
D) add Sulfuric acid to neutralize
  • 17. Goggles must be worn in the laboratory
A) for style, in a head-band position
B) to avoid myopia
C) when you are instructed to do so.
D) in order to read fine print
  • 18. Disturbing classmates during a lab
A) the quickest way to to complete the task
B) is helpful
C) is annoying
D) is dangerous
  • 19. Preparing for the laboratory includes reading the instructions
A) before beginning the lab
B) when someone asks you what to do next
C) next week
D) after you try mixing a few chemicals to see what happens
  • 20. Playing in the laboratory or bothering another person
A) ok if your work is done
B) permissible
C) not dangerous
D) is always against the rules
  • 21. Accidents are prevented by
A) using a short cut
B) following directions
C) hurrying to get done
D) asking some one else to do the lab for you.
  • 22. Never heat a test tube
A) that is closed
B) over a flame
C) in the laboratory
D) all of these
  • 23. When heating a substance in a test tube, ensure that
A) the open end is pointed away from yourself
B) it is securely corked
C) the open end is pointed towards yourself
D) the open end points towards no person
  • 24. Before touching an electrical plug, switch or device
A) wash your hands and do not dry them
B) ask the custodian
C) make sure your hands are dry
D) make sure your hands are clean
  • 25. To extinguish a fire safely, you should know
A) all of these
B) where the fire extinguisher is located
C) how to use a fire extinguisher
D) how to properly use a fire blanket
  • 26. The purpose of a laboratory apron is
A) to add to your style
B) only for use when wearing your best clothes
C) to protect your skin and clothing
D) for someone else to put away
  • 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) open the doors to let more air in
D) notify your teacher and prepare to evacuate
  • 28. When smelling a liquid
A) use the fume hood
B) inhale deeply
C) waft gently towards yourself
D) pour it on the table
  • 29. Make sure equipment is clean
A) if it looks dirty
B) before you use it
C) both before and after you use it
D) after 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) safety
C) completing the laboratory activity most quickly
D) getting the correct answer
  • 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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