Question 1

Which of the following is an acceptable action according to safety standards?

Accepted Answer

A)   Add acid to water.
B)   Follow the chemical hygiene plan only when there is a spill.
C)   Use only extension cords that have a ground built into the plug.
D)   Ignore radioactive hazard symbols on hospital doors since all doses used on patients are very weak.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above A

Question 2

Which of the following is the first step you should take if you see smoke or flames in the laboratory?

Accepted Answer

A)   Find an extinguisher and try to put the fire out.
B)   Pull the fire alarm.
C)   Evacuate the building.
D)   Close all the doors and windows.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

According to safety protocols, which of the following actions may be performed while working in the laboratory?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chewing gum
B)   Applying lip balm
C)   Wearing a watch
D)   Wearing sandalsE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is the first action you should take if you splash a chemical in your eye?

Accepted Answer

A)   Report the incident to your supervisor.
B)   Flush the eyes for 15 minutes at an eyewash station.
C)   Go to the emergency department.
D)   Clean up the spill on the lab counter or floor.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

A wet floor is which type of safety hazard?

Accepted Answer

A)   Biological
B)   Chemical
C)   Physical
D)   SharpsE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Written information about a chemical, its hazards, and procedures for cleanup and first aid are available in which of the following documents?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chemical label
B)   Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) 
C)   OSHA regulations
D)   NFPA diamond-shaped labelE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is the first action you should take if you have been stuck with a used needle that has been in contact with blood?

Accepted Answer

A)   Flood the exposed area with water and clean the wound with soap and water or disinfectant.
B)   Call 911.
C)   Report the injury to your supervisor.
D)   Seek medical attention.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which type of hazard label displays the type of hazard, the United Nations hazard class, and a specific identifying number?

Accepted Answer

A)   DOT
B)   FDA
C)   NFPA
D)   OSHAE) A) and B)
F) None of the above A

Question 9

Needles and lancets are which type of safety hazard?

Accepted Answer

A)   Biological
B)   Electrical
C)   Physical
D)   SharpsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 10

Which government agency is responsible for laboratory workplace safety?

Accepted Answer

A)   CLIA
B)   FDA
C)   MSDS
D)   OSHAE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

What does the red area on the following label represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   Flammability
B)   Reactivity
C)   Health hazards
D)   RadioactivityE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which term refers to a rapid, severe, life-threatening immune reaction?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anaphylaxis
B)   Allergic contact dermatitis
C)   Irritant contact dermatitis
D)   SensitivityE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Which type of hazard is indicated by the following label?

Accepted Answer

A)   Flammable
B)   Biological
C)   Reactivity
D)   RadioactiveE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Infectious agents such as bacteria and viruses represent which type of safety hazard?

Accepted Answer

A)   Biological
B)   Chemical
C)   Flammable
D)   PhysicalE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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Which of the following is the first step you should take if you see smoke or flames in the laboratory?

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According to safety protocols, which of the following actions may be performed while working in the laboratory?

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Which of the following is the first action you should take if you splash a chemical in your eye?

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A wet floor is which type of safety hazard?

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Written information about a chemical, its hazards, and procedures for cleanup and first aid are available in which of the following documents?

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Which of the following is the first action you should take if you have been stuck with a used needle that has been in contact with blood?

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Which type of hazard label displays the type of hazard, the United Nations hazard class, and a specific identifying number?

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