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 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) 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) be cleaned up when you have time to do it
B) ignored until the end of class
C) covered up with paper towels until tomorrow
D) be cleaned immediately
  • 4. If your hair is long, during laboratory
A) hold it with both hands
B) cut it off to chin length
C) comb it nicely and apply hair spray to keep it in place
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) show a doctor after school is out
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) sandals
B) closed-toe shoes
C) open-toed 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) tell your class leader
D) shut it off or stop using it and tell the teacher now
  • 8. If you break glass equipment, you should
A) hide it in a drawer, so no on knows
B) clean it up and toss the glass into the trash can
C) sweep it all into the sink
D) tell the teacher immediately so it can be cleaned up and properly disposed of in a sharps container
  • 9. The floors and aisles of a lab room shoould be kept clear of
A) lab materials and personal items
B) lab materials only
C) students
D) teachers
  • 10. Fire occuring in lab equipment or in a liquid should be extinguished using
A) water from the sink
B) the fire blanket
C) a fire extinguisher
D) your coat
  • 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 stand still and use the fire blanket to extingish the flames
C) have them lay down immediately and use the fire blanket OR get them into the safety shower
D) spray them with the fire extinguisher
  • 12. The correct way to move within the laboratory is to
A) hurry
B) walk
C) run
D) skip
  • 13. Helping to clean up the laboratory is the job of
A) all students
B) seniors only
C) the teacher
D) freshman only
  • 14. When you are performing a lab, you should give the procedure
A) effort
B) all of these
C) interest
D) your attention
  • 15. Chemicals, small parts, stirring rods, and pipettes should NOT be
A) allowed to sit on a clean surface in the lab
B) put into your mouth
C) taken out of the cabinet at any time
D) held in your hand
  • 16. If acid gets on your clothes, you should
A) use a strong soap
B) add Sulfuric acid to neutralize
C) use oil to dilute the acid
D) remove the clothes and wash for 15-20 minutes with water
  • 17. Goggles must be worn in the laboratory
A) when you are instructed to do so.
B) to avoid myopia
C) in order to read fine print
D) for style, in a head-band position
  • 18. Disturbing classmates during a lab
A) is helpful
B) is annoying
C) the quickest way to to complete the task
D) is dangerous
  • 19. Preparing for the laboratory includes reading the instructions
A) before beginning the lab
B) next week
C) after you try mixing a few chemicals to see what happens
D) when someone asks you what to do next
  • 20. Playing in the laboratory or bothering another person
A) not dangerous
B) permissible
C) ok if your work is done
D) is always against the rules
  • 21. Accidents are prevented by
A) hurrying to get done
B) following directions
C) using a short cut
D) asking some one else to do the lab for you.
  • 22. Never heat a test tube
A) all of these
B) that is closed
C) over a flame
D) in the laboratory
  • 23. When heating a substance in a test tube, ensure that
A) it is securely corked
B) the open end points towards no person
C) the open end is pointed away from yourself
D) the open end is pointed towards yourself
  • 24. Before touching an electrical plug, switch or device
A) make sure your hands are clean
B) wash your hands and do not dry them
C) make sure your hands are dry
D) ask the custodian
  • 25. To extinguish a fire safely, you should know
A) how to use a fire extinguisher
B) how to properly use a fire blanket
C) where the fire extinguisher is located
D) all of these
  • 26. The purpose of a laboratory apron is
A) to protect your skin and clothing
B) only for use when wearing your best clothes
C) to add to your style
D) for someone else to put away
  • 27. In case of a fire in the laboratory, the best course of action is
A) open the doors to let more air in
B) start removing flammable materials
C) clean the laboratory
D) notify your teacher and prepare to evacuate
  • 28. When smelling a liquid
A) pour it on the table
B) waft gently towards yourself
C) inhale deeply
D) use the fume hood
  • 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) sit quietly and do nothing
B) guess
C) change partners
D) ask your teacher
  • 31. The most important concept in laboratory is
A) safety
B) getting the correct answer
C) excellent penmenship
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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