Laboratory Safety

Question 1

Which action in the biology laboratory would be most likely to result in an accident?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

throwing a test tube at another student

Question 2

Which of the following actions would help ensure safety in a biology laboratory?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

being serious and attentive throughout the lab activity

Question 3

Which of the following methods should be used for handling live animals in the lab? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Treat animals gently under all conditions.

Question 4

Which of the following actions would you take to remain safe in the lab?Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

While cutting a screen for an aquarium top, you point the scissors away from your body.; You pipette a liquid using a bulb pipette.; You arrange all lab items neatly and make sure they are away from the edge of the lab table.

Question 5

You spill a small amount of a chemical (an acid) on the floor during lab. What should you do?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Tell the teacher, put on gloves, then clean the spill with paper towels and put them in the chemical waste container.

Question 6

You’re heating a chemical in a test tube over a Bunsen burner. Which of the following actions should you take to be safe? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Point the test tube away from you.; Keep the sleeves of your lab coat away from the flame.

Question 7

You drop a beaker on the floor and it breaks. What is the first thing you should do?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Notify your instructor and surrounding classmates.

Question 8

Which of the following are correct procedures for handling microorganisms? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Use aseptic techniques.; Wash your hands frequently.; Use disinfectants to clean lab surfaces.

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