Use $C = (F - 32) \times \frac{5}{9}$; 37°C

Use $g = kg \times 1000$; 3,000 g

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

Standing upright, facing forward, arms at sides with palms facing forward

Question 2

A patient has a wound on the lateral side of their right leg. Which of the following best describes the location of the wound?

Accepted Answer

On the outer side of the right leg, away from the midline

Question 3

Which directional term describes the position of the heart relative to the diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

Superior

Question 4

A researcher needs to convert 250 milliliters (mL) to liters (L). Which equation should they use, and what is the correct answer?

Accepted Answer

Use $L = mL \div 1000$; 0.25 L

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct conversion from 5 centimeters (cm) to millimeters (mm)?

Accepted Answer

5 cm = 50 mm

Question 6

A chemical spill occurs in the lab. What is the FIRST action you should take according to lab safety procedures?

Accepted Answer

Notify the instructor and evacuate the area

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling hazardous chemicals?

Accepted Answer

Open-toed shoes

Question 8

A student is asked to measure a length using a metric ruler. If the object is 7.5 cm long, how many millimeters is this?

Accepted Answer

75 mm

Question 9

Which of the following movements describes raising your arm laterally away from your body?

Accepted Answer

Abduction

Question 10

During a laboratory experiment, a student needs to dispose of a chemical. What is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Dispose of the chemical as hazardous waste

Question 11

Which term describes the position of the skin relative to the muscles?

Accepted Answer

Superficial

Question 12

A scientist needs to convert 98.6°F to Celsius. Which equation should they use, and what is the correct answer?

Accepted Answer

Use $C = (F - 32) 	imes \frac{5}{9}$; 37°C

Question 13

Which of the following is a prudent practice when working with sharps in the laboratory?

Accepted Answer

Use self-sheathing needles or needless systems

Question 14

Which movement involves turning the sole of the foot medially?

Accepted Answer

Inversion

Question 15

A microscope has an ocular lens of 10x and an objective lens of 40x. What is the total magnification?

Accepted Answer

400x

Question 16

Which of the following is the correct definition of 'proximal'?

Accepted Answer

Closer to the point of attachment

Question 17

Which of the following is a correct example of 'contralateral' in human anatomy?

Accepted Answer

The right hand and left foot

Question 18

Which of the following is the correct equation to convert 3 kilograms (kg) to grams (g)?

Accepted Answer

Use $g = kg 	imes 1000$; 3,000 g

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT allowed in the laboratory according to safety procedures?

Accepted Answer

Chewing gum or applying cosmetics

BSC 2085L Lab 1: Laboratory Safety, Metric System, and Anatomical Terminology

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