Question 1

Which part of the chemical hazard communication program must describe how chemicals are handled in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)   Written program
B)   Chemical inventory
C)   Labeling of containers
D)   Employee training A

Question 2

A mercury spill kit would include:

Accepted Answer

A)   special brush
B)   vinyl gloves
C)   absorbent powder
D)   2 * 2 gauze C

Question 3

If a staff member is splashed in the face with a caustic chemical and some goes into the eye, he or she should:

Accepted Answer

A)   wash with soap and water
B)   wipe with a damp cloth
C)   shower immediately
D)   flush at the eye wash station D

Question 4

Acute chemical toxicity results from ______ levels of exposure over a _____ period of time.

Accepted Answer

A)   high; long
B)   high; short
C)   low; long
D)   low; short

Question 5

Materials that are transferred from larger containers to smaller container must be labeled using:

Accepted Answer

A)   a photo of the original label
B)   a specially made secondary label
C)   Either A or B
D)   Secondary labeling is not needed.

Question 6

Particulates smaller than 5 microns are:

Accepted Answer

A)   splatter
B)   aerosols
C)   dust
D)   mold

Question 7

MSDS stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)   Modern System of Dental Services
B)   Material Safety Data Sheet
C)   Materials Serving Dental Systems
D)   Manufacturer Serving Dental Structures

Question 8

Match the items with the correct description below.
-Toxic

Accepted Answer

A)  The substance is either highly acidic or basic with a pH less than 2.0 or greater than 12.5.
B)  The substance contains amounts of arsenic, barium, chromium, mercury, lead, silver, or certain pesticides.
C)  The substance is flammable or combustible.
D)  The substance is chemically unstable or explosive, reacts violently with water, or is capable of giving off toxic fumes when mixed with water.

Question 9

What are the four components of the chemical training program for employees?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

It is the responsibility of the ____________________ to assess the hazards of products produced by the chemical manufacturers and pass this information on to consumers.

Accepted Answer

A)   Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH
A)  
B)   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD
C)  
C)   Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) 
D)   chemical manufacturers

Question 11

Match the items with the correct description below.
-Reactive

Accepted Answer

A)  The substance is either highly acidic or basic with a pH less than 2.0 or greater than 12.5.
B)  The substance contains amounts of arsenic, barium, chromium, mercury, lead, silver, or certain pesticides.
C)  The substance is flammable or combustible.
D)  The substance is chemically unstable or explosive, reacts violently with water, or is capable of giving off toxic fumes when mixed with water.

Question 12

A substance is defined as being corrosive if the pH is less than ____ or greater than 12.5.

Accepted Answer

A)   1.0
B)   2.0
C)   5.0
D)   7.0

Question 13

Which of the following are considered to be personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Accepted Answer

A)   Protective shields on model trimmers and on collection bins for lathes
B)   Dust or surgical masks, eyewear, gowns, and hair covering or tieback when appropriate
C)   Surface and immersion disinfectants
D)   Plastic wraps and covers

Question 14

When dust is generated and inhaled, it is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)   bio-aerosol
B)   particulate matter
C)   infectious waste
D)   living mist

Question 15

Which of the following would not be considered as part of the PPE for laboratory purposes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rubber dam
B)   Respirator mask
C)   Gloves
D)   Safety glasses

Question 16

Which color of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) labeling system denotes reactivity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Blue
B)   Red
C)   Yellow
D)   White

Question 17

Match the items with the correct description below.
-Ignitable

Accepted Answer

A)  The substance is either highly acidic or basic with a pH less than 2.0 or greater than 12.5.
B)  The substance contains amounts of arsenic, barium, chromium, mercury, lead, silver, or certain pesticides.
C)  The substance is flammable or combustible.
D)  The substance is chemically unstable or explosive, reacts violently with water, or is capable of giving off toxic fumes when mixed with water.

Question 18

Match the items with the correct description below.
-Corrosive

Accepted Answer

A)  The substance is either highly acidic or basic with a pH less than 2.0 or greater than 12.5.
B)  The substance contains amounts of arsenic, barium, chromium, mercury, lead, silver, or certain pesticides.
C)  The substance is flammable or combustible.
D)  The substance is chemically unstable or explosive, reacts violently with water, or is capable of giving off toxic fumes when mixed with water.

Question 19

Of the following phrases, which is not associated with employee training practices?

Accepted Answer

A)   When a new employee is hired
B)   When scheduled by the manufacturer's representative
C)   When a new chemical product is added
D)   Once a year for all continuing employees

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true regarding hand protection when handling chemicals?

Accepted Answer

A)   Latex gloves worn during patient care provide adequate protection for handling chemicals.
B)   When exposed to chemical disinfectants, the latex in gloves degrades and can actually pull contaminants and chemicals through the glove and onto the hands.
C)   Nitrile gloves are not recommended for wear when handling chemicals.
D)   It is impossible to develop a reaction to the latex products of the gloves.

Exam 4: General Handling and Safety

Which part of the chemical hazard communication program must describe how chemicals are handled in the workplace?

A mercury spill kit would include:

If a staff member is splashed in the face with a caustic chemical and some goes into the eye, he or she should:

Acute chemical toxicity results from __ levels of exposure over a _ period of time.

Materials that are transferred from larger containers to smaller container must be labeled using:

Particulates smaller than 5 microns are:

MSDS stands for:

Match the items with the correct description below. -Toxic

What are the four components of the chemical training program for employees?

It is the responsibility of the ____________________ to assess the hazards of products produced by the chemical manufacturers and pass this information on to consumers.

Match the items with the correct description below. -Reactive

A substance is defined as being corrosive if the pH is less than ____ or greater than 12.5.

Which of the following are considered to be personal protective equipment (PPE) ?

When dust is generated and inhaled, it is referred to as:

Which of the following would not be considered as part of the PPE for laboratory purposes?

Which color of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) labeling system denotes reactivity?

Match the items with the correct description below. -Ignitable

Match the items with the correct description below. -Corrosive

Of the following phrases, which is not associated with employee training practices?

Which of the following statements is true regarding hand protection when handling chemicals?