Dissection Warm Up Quiz

When using a scalpel, the non-dominant hand should be applying pressure on the specimen and the dominant hand is hold the scalpel.  Which statement is true?

• The scalpel moves away from the non-dominant hand.

• The scalpel moves towards the non-dominant hand.

True or False:  When performing dissections, it is ok to mutilate the species since it is already dead.

• True. It does not have physical feelings so it is okay.

• False. We must respect the specimen that we are working with.

Before you leave the class, what is the Last step after completing a dissection?

• Clean up your dissection area

• Take off your gloves.

• Wash your hands

What equipment do you need to use to protect yourself during a lab?

• Apron

• Goggles

• Closed toed shoes

• All of the above and gloves

If you get really hungry or thirsty during a lab, what should you do?

• It is okay to eat/drink during the lab

• Ask your teacher if you can step out for a quick drink of water/bite of food

If you smell gas in the room, is it okay to press the red shut off button?

• Yes, then yo can tell your teacher that you smell gas.

• No, you have to tell your teacher first.