Question 1

An example of regulated waste that requires special disposal is:

Accepted Answer

A) human tissue. 
B) food. 
C) A saliva-soaked gauze. 
D) a used patient bib. 
A) human tissue. 
B) food. 
C) A saliva-soaked gauze. 
D) a used patient bib. A

Question 2

The section of the MSDS providing information on the special handling,storage precautions,and any protective measures of a product is:

Accepted Answer

A) Section V-Health Hazard Information. 
B) Section VIII-Special Protection Information. 
C) Section III-Physical Hazard Data. 
D) Section IX-Special Precautions. 
A) Section V-Health Hazard Information. 
B) Section VIII-Special Protection Information. 
C) Section III-Physical Hazard Data. 
D) Section IX-Special Precautions. D

Question 3

Products that have outlived their expiration date should be:

Accepted Answer

A) used first. 
B) used as needed. 
C) kept as back-up supplies. 
D) disposed of immediately. 
A) used first. 
B) used as needed. 
C) kept as back-up supplies. 
D) disposed of immediately. D

Question 4

According to OSHA,how often do eyewash stations need to be inspected to ensure proper function?

Accepted Answer

A) Daily 
B) Weekly 
C) Monthly 
D) Not required by OSHA 
A) Daily 
B) Weekly 
C) Monthly 
D) Not required by OSHA

Question 5

Hazard Communication Program employee training is required:

Accepted Answer

A) once a month. 
B) when a new employee is hired. 
C) once a year. 
D) both b and c 
A) once a month. 
B) when a new employee is hired. 
C) once a year. 
D) both b and c

Question 6

A chemical that can cause a physical or health hazard is:

Accepted Answer

A) a hazardous chemical. 
B) corrosive. 
C) toxic. 
D) poisonous if swallowed. 
A) a hazardous chemical. 
B) corrosive. 
C) toxic. 
D) poisonous if swallowed.

Question 7

Eyewash units:

Accepted Answer

A) must be wall mounted. 
B) irrigate the eyes with a strong, narrow flow of water, to bathe away contaminants. 
C) must be flushed yearly to reduce microbial content in the waterline, according to some manufacturers. 
D) must be installed in every workplace where chemicals are used, according to OSHA regulations. 
A) must be wall mounted. 
B) irrigate the eyes with a strong, narrow flow of water, to bathe away contaminants. 
C) must be flushed yearly to reduce microbial content in the waterline, according to some manufacturers. 
D) must be installed in every workplace where chemicals are used, according to OSHA regulations.

Question 8

For continuing employees,Hazard Communication Program training is required:

Accepted Answer

A) only at the time of initial hiring. 
B) once a month. 
C) twice a year. 
D) once a year. 
A) only at the time of initial hiring. 
B) once a month. 
C) twice a year. 
D) once a year.

Question 9

Lead foil from the radiographic film should be:

Accepted Answer

A) disposed of in the regular trash. 
B) recycled as scrap metal. 
C) recycled through Eastman Kodak. 
D) either b or c 
A) disposed of in the regular trash. 
B) recycled as scrap metal. 
C) recycled through Eastman Kodak. 
D) either b or c

Question 10

If a small mercury spill occurs in the dental office,the assistant should:

Accepted Answer

A) call the HAZ-MAT team. 
B) call the EPA. 
C) get the mercury spill kit, a mask, and utility gloves. 
D) make a report and tell the dentist. 
A) call the HAZ-MAT team. 
B) call the EPA. 
C) get the mercury spill kit, a mask, and utility gloves. 
D) make a report and tell the dentist.

Question 11

Used radiographic fixer:

Accepted Answer

A) should be flushed down the toilet. 
B) requires offsite treatment. 
C) can be managed on site with the installation of a silver recovery system. 
D) is nonhazardous; however, used radiographic developer is hazardous. 
A) should be flushed down the toilet. 
B) requires offsite treatment. 
C) can be managed on site with the installation of a silver recovery system. 
D) is nonhazardous; however, used radiographic developer is hazardous.

Question 12

Repeated contact with a chemical can cause a skin condition called:

Accepted Answer

A) acne. 
B) dermatitis. 
C) erythema. 
D) inflation. 
A) acne. 
B) dermatitis. 
C) erythema. 
D) inflation.

Question 13

When a chemical is transferred to a different container,the new container must be labeled with:

Accepted Answer

A) an official label obtained from the manufacturer of the chemical product. 
B) an official label obtained from the EPA. 
C) any label, providing the labeling system is easy to use and all employees are properly trained to understand and read the label. 
D) a reduced size photocopy of the label from the original container. 
A) an official label obtained from the manufacturer of the chemical product. 
B) an official label obtained from the EPA. 
C) any label, providing the labeling system is easy to use and all employees are properly trained to understand and read the label. 
D) a reduced size photocopy of the label from the original container.

Question 14

Latex gloves worn during patient care do not provide adequate protection when handling chemicals because:

Accepted Answer

A) they are likely to tear. 
B) the latex in the gloves degrades when exposed to chemical disinfectants. 
C) they have many pinholes that are responsible for leaks. 
D) they will chemically react and create toxic fumes. 
A) they are likely to tear. 
B) the latex in the gloves degrades when exposed to chemical disinfectants. 
C) they have many pinholes that are responsible for leaks. 
D) they will chemically react and create toxic fumes.

Question 15

The protocol recommended by manufacturers of eyewash units to reduce microbial content in the waterline is a _____-minute flushing _____.

Accepted Answer

A) 6; weekly 
B) 3; weekly 
C) 3; monthly 
D) 2; daily 
A) 6; weekly 
B) 3; weekly 
C) 3; monthly 
D) 2; daily

Question 16

In addition to chemical exposure directly damaging the lungs,the organs that can also be affected are:

Accepted Answer

A) heart, brain, and thyroid gland. 
B) kidneys, brain, and liver. 
C) brain, heart, and stomach. 
D) heart, brain, and bladder. 
A) heart, brain, and thyroid gland. 
B) kidneys, brain, and liver. 
C) brain, heart, and stomach. 
D) heart, brain, and bladder.

Question 17

Wastes are classified as hazardous if they are:

Accepted Answer

A) ignitable. 
B) ingestible. 
C) ultrasonic. 
D) plastic. 
A) ignitable. 
B) ingestible. 
C) ultrasonic. 
D) plastic.

Question 18

All of the following are considered a regulated waste except:

Accepted Answer

A) blood-soaked gauze. 
B) human tissue. 
C) saliva-soaked gauze. 
D) scalpel blade. 
A) blood-soaked gauze. 
B) human tissue. 
C) saliva-soaked gauze. 
D) scalpel blade.

Question 19

All of the following are considered hazardous waste except:

Accepted Answer

A) human tissue. 
B) scrap amalgam. 
C) lead foil. 
D) radiographic processing solution. 
A) human tissue. 
B) scrap amalgam. 
C) lead foil. 
D) radiographic processing solution.

Question 20

The Hazard Communication Standard requires employers to inform their employees about the _____ of chemicals that they use in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) identity and hazards 
B) manufacturing process 
C) chemical structure 
D) natural and synthetic origins 
A) identity and hazards 
B) manufacturing process 
C) chemical structure 
D) natural and synthetic origins

Exam 23: Chemical and Waste Management

An example of regulated waste that requires special disposal is:

The section of the MSDS providing information on the special handling,storage precautions,and any protective measures of a product is:

Products that have outlived their expiration date should be:

According to OSHA,how often do eyewash stations need to be inspected to ensure proper function?

Hazard Communication Program employee training is required:

A chemical that can cause a physical or health hazard is:

Eyewash units:

For continuing employees,Hazard Communication Program training is required:

Lead foil from the radiographic film should be:

If a small mercury spill occurs in the dental office,the assistant should:

Used radiographic fixer:

Repeated contact with a chemical can cause a skin condition called:

When a chemical is transferred to a different container,the new container must be labeled with:

Latex gloves worn during patient care do not provide adequate protection when handling chemicals because:

The protocol recommended by manufacturers of eyewash units to reduce microbial content in the waterline is a _____-minute flushing _____.

In addition to chemical exposure directly damaging the lungs,the organs that can also be affected are:

Wastes are classified as hazardous if they are:

All of the following are considered a regulated waste except:

All of the following are considered hazardous waste except:

The Hazard Communication Standard requires employers to inform their employees about the _____ of chemicals that they use in the workplace.

History of Dentistry

The Professional Dental Assistant

The Dental Healthcare Team

Dental Ethics

Dentistry and the Law

General Anatomy

General Physiology

Oral Embryology and Histology

Head and Neck Anatomy

Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity

Overview of the Dentitions

Tooth Morphology

Dental Caries

Periodontal Disease

Preventive Dentistry

Nutrition

Oral Pathology

Microbiology

Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention

Principles and Techniques of Disinfection

Principles and Techniques of Instrument Processing and Sterilization

Regulatory and Advisory Agencies

Dental Unit Waterlines

Ergonomics

The Patient Record

Vital Signs

Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

The Special Needs and Medically Compromised Patient

Principles of Pharmacology

Assisting in a Medical Emergency

The Dental Office

Delivering Dental Care

Dental Hand Instruments

Dental Handpieces and Accessories

Moisture Control

Anesthesia and Pain Control

Foundations of Radiography, Radiographic Equipment, and Radiation Safety

Digital Imaging, Dental Film, and Processing Radiographs

Legal Issues, Quality Assurance, and Infection Prevention

Intraoral Imaging

Extraoral Imaging

Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials

Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems

Dental Cements

Impression Materials

Laboratory Materials and Procedures

General Dentistry

Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry

Fixed Prosthodontics

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Removable Prosthodontics

Dental Implants

Endodontics

Periodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Pediatric Dentistry

Coronal Polishing

Dental Sealants

Orthodontics

The protocol recommended by manufacturers of eyewash units to reduce microbial content in the waterline is a _-minute flushing _.