Question 1

What does the red area on the following label represent?  &#10;A) Flammability&#10;B) Reactivity&#10;C) Health hazards&#10;D) Radioactivity

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A

Question 2

Written information about a chemical, its hazards, and procedures for cleanup and first aid are available in which of the following documents?&#10;A) Chemical label&#10;B) Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)&#10;C) OSHA regulations&#10;D) NFPA diamond-shaped label

Accepted Answer

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) contain detailed information about a chemical's hazards, including health effects, physical and chemical properties, and procedures for cleanup and first aid. Chemical labels and NFPA diamond-shaped labels provide general information about a chemical's hazards, but do not provide as much detail as the MSDS. OSHA regulations may reference specific chemicals and require employers to provide certain information to employees, but they do not contain specific information about individual chemicals.

Question 3

Which government agency is responsible for laboratory workplace safety?&#10;A) CLIA&#10;B) FDA&#10;C) MSDS&#10;D) OSHA

Accepted Answer

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is responsible for laboratory workplace safety in the United States, enforcing safety regulations to prevent workplace injuries and illness. CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) regulates laboratory testing and quality assurance, while the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) oversees the safety of food, drugs, and medical devices. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) provide information on hazardous chemicals and materials used in the workplace, but is not a government agency responsible for safety enforcement.

Question 4

Which term refers to a rapid, severe, life-threatening immune reaction?&#10;A) Anaphylaxis&#10;B) Allergic contact dermatitis&#10;C) Irritant contact dermatitis&#10;D) Sensitivity

Accepted Answer

Anaphylaxis is a rapid, severe, and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can affect the entire body. Symptoms may include difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, throat swelling, hives, and vomiting. It is considered a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment with epinephrine and follow-up care by a healthcare provider.

Question 5

Needles and lancets are which type of safety hazard?&#10;A) Biological&#10;B) Electrical&#10;C) Physical&#10;D) Sharps

Accepted Answer

Needles and lancets are considered sharps and pose a safety hazard due to the risk of injury and transmission of bloodborne pathogens. Proper handling and disposal of sharps is necessary to prevent injury and infection.

Question 6

Which type of hazard is indicated by the following label?  &#10;A) Flammable&#10;B) Biological&#10;C) Reactivity&#10;D) Radioactive

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Question 7

A wet floor is which type of safety hazard?&#10;A) Biological&#10;B) Chemical&#10;C) Physical&#10;D) Sharps

Accepted Answer

A wet floor is a physical safety hazard as it can cause slips, trips, and falls. It is not a biological hazard as it does not involve living organisms, not a chemical hazard as it does not involve chemicals, and not a sharps hazard as it does not involve sharp objects.

Question 8

Which of the following is the first step you should take if you see smoke or flames in the laboratory?&#10;A) Find an extinguisher and try to put the fire out.&#10;B) Pull the fire alarm.&#10;C) Evacuate the building.&#10;D) Close all the doors and windows.

Accepted Answer

Pulling the fire alarm is the first step you should take if you see smoke or flames in a laboratory. This action alerts everyone in the building to the danger, initiating an immediate evacuation process and ensuring that emergency services are called to the scene as quickly as possible.

Question 9

According to safety protocols, which of the following actions may be performed while working in the laboratory?&#10;A) Chewing gum&#10;B) Applying lip balm&#10;C) Wearing a watch&#10;D) Wearing sandals

Accepted Answer

Wearing a watch is generally allowed in a laboratory setting as it does not pose a direct safety risk and can be important for timing experiments. Chewing gum, applying lip balm, and wearing sandals are typically prohibited due to contamination risks and the potential for exposure to hazardous materials.

Question 10

Infectious agents such as bacteria and viruses represent which type of safety hazard?&#10;A) Biological&#10;B) Chemical&#10;C) Flammable&#10;D) Physical

Accepted Answer

Infectious agents such as bacteria and viruses represent a biological safety hazard as they can cause illnesses and diseases in humans or animals.

Question 11

Which type of hazard label displays the type of hazard, the United Nations hazard class, and a specific identifying number?&#10;A) DOT&#10;B) FDA&#10;C) NFPA&#10;D) OSHA

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Question 12

Which of the following is the first action you should take if you splash a chemical in your eye?&#10;A) Report the incident to your supervisor.&#10;B) Flush the eyes for 15 minutes at an eyewash station.&#10;C) Go to the emergency department.&#10;D) Clean up the spill on the lab counter or floor.

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Question 13

Which of the following is an acceptable action according to safety standards?&#10;A) Add acid to water.&#10;B) Follow the chemical hygiene plan only when there is a spill.&#10;C) Use only extension cords that have a ground built into the plug.&#10;D) Ignore radioactive hazard symbols on hospital doors since all doses used on patients are very weak.

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Question 14

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?&#10;A) Flood the exposed area with water and clean the wound with soap and water or disinfectant.&#10;B) Call 911.&#10;C) Report the injury to your supervisor.&#10;D) Seek medical attention.

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Deck 3: Safety