SAT II Chemistry Exam Prep

Category - General Chemistry

A student splashes a chemical into an eye during a lab experiment. Which of the following is the first thing the teacher should do when responding to this situation?
  1. Drive the student to an emergency room at the closest area hospital.
  2. Flush the student's eye with water at the eyewash after checking for the presence of a contact lens.
  3. Alert the school administrators that an accident has occurred.
  4. Call the local poison control center for guidance on how to treat the student.
Explanation
Correct Response: B. Flushing the student’s eye with water would be the fastest way to remove the chemical from the surface of the eye. This action would minimize potential damage to the student’s eye. A is incorrect because the chemical would remain in contact with the eye during the drive to the emergency room. C is incorrect because safety concerns should be appropriately addressed first; administrators can be notified later. D is incorrect because the student has splashed a chemical into an eye; no chemicals have been ingested in this situation.
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