1) Which of the following is NOT a criterion for selecting laboratory goggles?
goggles must enclose the eye area
goggles must be impact resistant
goggles should be softer than glasses
goggles must be chemical resistant

2) Protective clothing and equipment, such as gloves and lab coats, should be removed before leaving the laboratory because:
visitors may be frightened by the strange clothing
contaminants may be transferred to persons or objects outside the lab
one may forget to return the gear to the lab
they are NSCC property

3) Non-disposable gloves should be washed with soap and water:
at the end of each working day
once a week
before removing them
before putting them on

4) Shorts are not permitted in laboratories because:
they are too informal
they provide no protection against spills
one may need to kneel on the floor
they don't have deep pockets

5) Which of the following is NOT found on an MSDS?
the CAS Registry number
OSHA PELs
advice on cleaning up spills
a structural formula

6) Which pair of chemicals may NOT be stored together?
nitric acid and formic acid
sodium chloride and magnesium sulfate
copper metal and zinc metal
ethanol and acetone

7) The flash point of a substance is:
the lowest temperature at which it will evaporate
the temperature at which it will spontaneously burst into flames
the highest temperature that can be obtained by burning it
the lowest temperature at which it's vapors will ignite in air

8) Which of the following does NOT apply to hazardous wastes stored in the hood?
they must be clearly labeled
the containers must be placed in a tub or tray
the containers must be left open
the hood must be labeled for storage only

9) A student in a teaching lab spills a small amount of a corrosive substance on her hand. The instructor should:
send her in search of the Chemical Safety Officer
flush the affected area with large amounts of cold water
apply burn ointment and a bandage
neutralize with sodium bicarbonate

10) Almost NO chemical spill is an emergency if:
it is an aqueous solution and a floor drain is nearby
the substance spilled is not flammable
the person causing it or finding it is calm, knowledgeable and can locate proper cleanup equipment
the person causing it or finding can avoid responsibility

11) While working up an experiment, you drop a 250ml bottle of ammonium hydroxide solution on the floor. Which fo the following is NOT an acceptable course of action?
locate the laboratory spill kit, put on PPE, and clean up the spill
lock the lab door and look for the Chemical Safety Officer to get help
call campus security @ 3636 and report an ammonium hydroxide spill
borrow a mop and bucket from the janitor and mop up the spill

12) Which of the following is NOT a part of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for a laboratory procedure?
an estimate of the yield of the reaction
crieria for deciding upon proper PPE
consulting the MSDS for any unfamiliar materials
identification for special measures in case of spill

13) Which one of the following items is permitted to be stored in a laboratory?
your lunch, provided it is in a plastic bag
any non-alcoholic beverage
tea bags or instant coffee
none of the above

14) An HMIS label rating of '3' in the health category means:
expect to be over it by lunch time
Toxic, avoid inhalation or skin contact
Explosive at room temperature
May ignite if heated

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