Question Bank
Multiple choice
1. The desire to maintain a safe laboratory environment for all begins with _________?
a. prevention c. microbiology
b. ubiquity d. accidents
2. When a chemical splashes in the eye rinse for ________?
a. 10 seconds c. 5 minutes
b. 30 seconds d. 15 minutes
3. Which of the following type(s) of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is frequently
used?
a. Safety glasses d. Gloves
b. Lab Coats e. All of the above
c. Face Shields
4. Chemical, reagents or broth cultures should be pipetted by ___________?
a. mouth c. pipetter
b. ear d. nose
5. Good work practices include,
a. smelling and tasting chemicals
b. not washing hands before and after lab
c. confining long hair and loose clothing
d. using damaged equipment and glassware.
6. What is the name of the procedure performed under sterile conditions to eliminate
contamination in hopes to obtain a pure culture of one type of microorganism?
a. sterilization technique c. disinfectant technique
b. aseptic technique b. pathogen technique
