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) you can just drink ocean water to stay hydrated
C) you should remember to drink plenty of fresh water, because salt water will dehydrate your body
D) heat exhastion and heat stroke are not a problem in aquatic environments
  • 2. When you observe something in the classroom or laboratory that is dangerous, inform your teacher
A) right away
B) after class
C) when you have time
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 immediately
C) covered up with paper towels until tomorrow
D) be cleaned up when you have time to do it
  • 4. If your hair is long, during laboratory
A) hold it with both hands
B) comb it nicely and apply hair spray to keep it in place
C) cut it off to chin length
D) you should securely tie it back
  • 5. If you are hurt (cut, burn, etc.) during laboratory, you should
A) report it to the nurse after class
B) tell the teacher now
C) tell the teacher when you are done with the lab
D) show a doctor after school is out
  • 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) tell the custodian
B) keep using it until the end of class
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) sweep it all into the sink
C) clean it up and toss the glass into the trash can
D) hide it in a drawer, so no on knows
  • 9. The floors and aisles of a lab room shoould be kept clear of
A) teachers
B) lab materials only
C) lab materials and personal items
D) students
  • 10. Fire occuring in lab equipment or in a liquid should be extinguished using
A) your coat
B) water from the sink
C) the fire blanket
D) a fire extinguisher
  • 11. To extinguish fire in a person's hair or clothing, use
A) have them stand still and use the fire blanket to extingish the flames
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) encourage them to run, so that the air will blow the flames out
  • 12. The correct way to move within the laboratory is to
A) hurry
B) run
C) walk
D) skip
  • 13. Helping to clean up the laboratory is the job of
A) all students
B) the teacher
C) seniors only
D) freshman only
  • 14. When you are performing a lab, you should give the procedure
A) your attention
B) all of these
C) interest
D) effort
  • 15. Chemicals, small parts, stirring rods, and pipettes should NOT be
A) taken out of the cabinet at any time
B) held in your hand
C) put into your mouth
D) allowed to sit on a clean surface in the lab
  • 16. If acid gets on your clothes, you should
A) use oil to dilute the acid
B) remove the clothes and wash for 15-20 minutes with water
C) use a strong soap
D) add Sulfuric acid to neutralize
  • 17. Goggles must be worn in the laboratory
A) to avoid myopia
B) for style, in a head-band position
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 annoying
C) is dangerous
D) is helpful
  • 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) not dangerous
B) ok if your work is done
C) is always against the rules
D) permissible
  • 21. Accidents are prevented by
A) using a short cut
B) asking some one else to do the lab for you.
C) hurrying to get done
D) following directions
  • 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 is pointed towards yourself
B) it is securely corked
C) the open end points towards no person
D) the open end is pointed away from yourself
  • 24. Before touching an electrical plug, switch or device
A) make sure your hands are clean
B) make sure your hands are dry
C) wash your hands and do not dry them
D) ask the custodian
  • 25. To extinguish a fire safely, you should know
A) how to use a fire extinguisher
B) where the fire extinguisher is located
C) all of these
D) how to properly use a fire blanket
  • 26. The purpose of a laboratory apron is
A) for someone else to put away
B) to add to your style
C) only for use when wearing your best clothes
D) to protect your skin and clothing
  • 27. In case of a fire in the laboratory, the best course of action is
A) clean the laboratory
B) notify your teacher and prepare to evacuate
C) start removing flammable materials
D) open the doors to let more air in
  • 28. When smelling a liquid
A) use the fume hood
B) pour it on the table
C) inhale deeply
D) waft gently towards yourself
  • 29. Make sure equipment is clean
A) after you use it
B) both before and after you use it
C) before you use it
D) if it looks dirty
  • 30. If you are not sure what to do in laboratory
A) ask your teacher
B) sit quietly and do nothing
C) change partners
D) guess
  • 31. The most important concept in laboratory is
A) excellent penmenship
B) getting the correct answer
C) safety
D) completing the laboratory activity most quickly
  • 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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