Notre Dame of Dadiangas University

College of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
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LABORATORY ACTIVITY NO. 1

IMPORTANT TECHNIQUES AND SAFETY IN THE LABORATORY

INTRODUCTION

The word “science” comes from the Latin word scire, which means “to know”.
The goal of all sciences is knowledge. In order to master the scientist’s skills of
observation that will serve as tools to solve the secret of the unknown, one must be
familiar with the correct techniques when these are used.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

At the end of this activity, the students should gain knowledge of the important
techniques employed in the different procedures.

QUESTIONS (50 PTS)

I. What are the different types of distillation and their uses? (3 POINTS)

II. Measurement of Mass and Volume (2 POINTS EACH)

1. What equipment are used to determine the measurement of mass?
2. What equipment are used to determine the measure of volume?

III. Heating of Samples (2 POINTS EACH)

1. The Bunsen Burner
a. How to light the burner?
 b. What are the types of flame?
2. Direct heating of solids and liquids
a. What is the difference between high-temperature and normal temperature
of heating?
3. Indirect heating of solids and liquids
a. What are the types of water bath and their uses?
b. What is steam bath?

IV. Miscellaneous Methods (2 POINTS EACH)

1. What is Titration?
2. What is Cork Boring?
3. What is Glass Bending?
4. What is the significance of tasting and smelling of samples?
5. What is the proper way of pouring of liquid chemicals?

1. What does NFPA stands for? (1 POINT)

2. What is the importance of NFPA diamond? (2 POINTS)

3. What hazard does each color signify? Enumerate each color’s classification. (5
POINTS EACH)
A. White
B. Blue
 C. Red
D. Yellow

V. What are the steps in DONNING and DOFFING of PPE?