Bio 101- Labs 1-9 Chapter 1
Identify which activity should be avoided prior to starting an experiment in the microbiology laboratory. -
(correct Answer) - wearing open toed shoes
Only laboratories BSL-3 and higher require fire extinguishers emergency showers and eye wash station -
(correct Answer) - false
What biosafety level is designated for organisms that don't usually cause disease in humans? - (correct
Answer) - BSL-1
How many biosafety levels are there for selected infectious agents? - (correct Answer) - four
Hand washing once just prior to labs is the only time hand washing is recommended to avoid personal
contamination. - (correct Answer) - False
Lab coats, gloves, face masks, and goggles are all examples of - (correct Answer) - personal protective
equipment
Who and or what is protected by lab safety protocols ? - (correct Answer) - Students doing lab activities,
lab instructors and technical assistants, anyone who walks into the labs and the physical labs space and
the equipment housed within the lab
Which of the following represent important safety procedures for microbiology students? - (correct
Answer) - Always wear open-toed shoes so organisms do not become trapped in shoes. , Wash your
hands before and after laboratory procedures. and Disinfect your lab bench at the beginning and end of
the lab period.
Which of the following are potential hazards which you might encounter in the laboratory? - (correct
Answer) - infectious microorganisms, corrosive chemicals, sharp tools or broken glass and gamma
radiation
Using a cell phone in lab is permissible since it can be used for timing experiments. - (correct Answer) -
false
Which of the following items may be on the laboratory bench top while doing lab work? - (correct
Answer) - equipment items specifically needed to complete the lab activity , backpack/purse, pencil/pen
and cell phone
Thoroughly washing hands will sterilize them. - (correct Answer) - false
How long should the hands be lathered with soap and water? - (correct Answer) - 20 seconds
Which of these steps will prevent the immediate recontamination of the hands after washing? - (correct
Answer) - using a paper towel to turn off the faucet handle
When should soap be added to the hands? - (correct Answer) - after the hands are wet
Identify which activity should be avoided prior to starting an experiment in the microbiology laboratory. -
(correct Answer) - wearing open toed shoes
Only laboratories BSL-3 and higher require fire extinguishers emergency showers and eye wash station -
(correct Answer) - false
What biosafety level is designated for organisms that don't usually cause disease in humans? - (correct
Answer) - BSL-1
How many biosafety levels are there for selected infectious agents? - (correct Answer) - four
Hand washing once just prior to labs is the only time hand washing is recommended to avoid personal
contamination. - (correct Answer) - False
Lab coats, gloves, face masks, and goggles are all examples of - (correct Answer) - personal protective
equipment
Who and or what is protected by lab safety protocols ? - (correct Answer) - Students doing lab activities,
lab instructors and technical assistants, anyone who walks into the labs and the physical labs space and
the equipment housed within the lab
Which of the following represent important safety procedures for microbiology students? - (correct
Answer) - Always wear open-toed shoes so organisms do not become trapped in shoes. , Wash your
hands before and after laboratory procedures. and Disinfect your lab bench at the beginning and end of
the lab period.
Which of the following are potential hazards which you might encounter in the laboratory? - (correct
Answer) - infectious microorganisms, corrosive chemicals, sharp tools or broken glass and gamma
radiation
Using a cell phone in lab is permissible since it can be used for timing experiments. - (correct Answer) -
false
Which of the following items may be on the laboratory bench top while doing lab work? - (correct
Answer) - equipment items specifically needed to complete the lab activity , backpack/purse, pencil/pen
and cell phone
Thoroughly washing hands will sterilize them. - (correct Answer) - false
How long should the hands be lathered with soap and water? - (correct Answer) - 20 seconds
Which of these steps will prevent the immediate recontamination of the hands after washing? - (correct
Answer) - using a paper towel to turn off the faucet handle
When should soap be added to the hands? - (correct Answer) - after the hands are wet
