Question 1

Which of the following is a form of toxicity that can be caused by chronic benzene exposure?

Accepted Answer

A) Headache 
B) Dizziness 
C) Unconsciousness 
D) Leukemia 
A) Headache 
B) Dizziness 
C) Unconsciousness 
D) Leukemia

Question 2

The symptom(s)of acute toxicity is (are):

Accepted Answer

A) headache. 
B) dizziness. 
C) unconsciousness. 
D) all of the above. 
A) headache. 
B) dizziness. 
C) unconsciousness. 
D) all of the above.

Question 3

Which of the following is the classification for waste that is infectious and requires special handling,neutralization,and disposal?

Accepted Answer

A) Contaminated waste 
B) Hazardous waste 
C) Regulated waste 
D) Nonregulated waste 
A) Contaminated waste 
B) Hazardous waste 
C) Regulated waste 
D) Nonregulated waste

Question 4

Topics in a chemical training program for employees must include:

Accepted Answer

A) the use of hazardous chemicals. 
B) required PPE. 
C) the safe handling and disposal methods of chemicals. 
D) all of the above. 
A) the use of hazardous chemicals. 
B) required PPE. 
C) the safe handling and disposal methods of chemicals. 
D) all of the above.

Question 5

OSHA requires a sharps container to be all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) leak-proof. 
B) puncture-resistant. 
C) labeled with the dental practice name. 
D) closable. 
A) leak-proof. 
B) puncture-resistant. 
C) labeled with the dental practice name. 
D) closable.

Question 6

A victim who immediately feels the effects of a chemical spill,with symptoms of dizziness,headache,nausea,and vomiting,is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A) chronic chemical toxicity. 
B) acute chemical toxicity. 
C) chemical resistance. 
D) mild exposure. 
A) chronic chemical toxicity. 
B) acute chemical toxicity. 
C) chemical resistance. 
D) mild exposure.

Question 7

The section of an MSDS that describes how the product will look and smell as well as other physical characteristics is:

Accepted Answer

A) Section V-Health hazard data. 
B) Section VI-Reactivity data. 
C) Section I-Product information. 
D) Section III-Physical hazard data. 
A) Section V-Health hazard data. 
B) Section VI-Reactivity data. 
C) Section I-Product information. 
D) Section III-Physical hazard data.

Question 8

All waste containers that hold potentially infectious materials must:

Accepted Answer

A) have a red bag. 
B) be labeled with the biohazard symbol. 
C) have special disposal. 
D) be labeled as infectious waste. 
A) have a red bag. 
B) be labeled with the biohazard symbol. 
C) have special disposal. 
D) be labeled as infectious waste.

Question 9

All of the following information is required on an MSDS except:

Accepted Answer

A) cost of product. 
B) health hazard information. 
C) product information. 
D) physical hazard data. 
A) cost of product. 
B) health hazard information. 
C) product information. 
D) physical hazard data.

Question 10

The written program portion of the Hazard Communication Program:

Accepted Answer

A) must identify all the employers in the office who are exposed to hazardous chemicals. 
B) describes how to respond to chemical emergencies. 
C) is not a requirement for an office with fewer than 15 employees. 
D) describes employer, but not staff, training. 
A) must identify all the employers in the office who are exposed to hazardous chemicals. 
B) describes how to respond to chemical emergencies. 
C) is not a requirement for an office with fewer than 15 employees. 
D) describes employer, but not staff, training.

Question 11

Dermatitis can occur following chemical exposure by:

Accepted Answer

A) inhalation. 
B) absorption through the lungs. 
C) skin contact. 
D) ingestion. 
A) inhalation. 
B) absorption through the lungs. 
C) skin contact. 
D) ingestion.

Question 12

The written program of the Hazard Communication Program must include all of the following information except:

Accepted Answer

A) the names of all employees who are exposed to hazardous chemicals. 
B) the identity the individual responsible for the program. 
C) employee phone numbers. 
D) a description of staff training. 
A) the names of all employees who are exposed to hazardous chemicals. 
B) the identity the individual responsible for the program. 
C) employee phone numbers. 
D) a description of staff training.

Question 13

The government agency responsible for enforcing rules regarding the disposal of regulated waste is:

Accepted Answer

A) OSHA. 
B) the EPA. 
C) the CDC. 
D) the FDA. 
A) OSHA. 
B) the EPA. 
C) the CDC. 
D) the FDA.

Question 14

When using chemicals,dental assistants must wear:

Accepted Answer

A) utility gloves, mask, and eye protection. 
B) latex gloves, eye protection, and mask. 
C) overgloves and eye protection only. 
D) mask and eye protection only. 
A) utility gloves, mask, and eye protection. 
B) latex gloves, eye protection, and mask. 
C) overgloves and eye protection only. 
D) mask and eye protection only.

Question 15

Toxicity resulting from high levels of exposure over a short period is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) chronic chemical toxicity. 
B) acute chemical toxicity. 
C) chemical exposure toxicity. 
D) none of the above. 
A) chronic chemical toxicity. 
B) acute chemical toxicity. 
C) chemical exposure toxicity. 
D) none of the above.

Question 16

The product that does not need to be listed on the chemical inventory is:

Accepted Answer

A) dental film. 
B) phosphoric acid etch. 
C) amalgam. 
D) composite. 
A) dental film. 
B) phosphoric acid etch. 
C) amalgam. 
D) composite.

Question 17

All of the following areas in a dental environment require good ventilation except the:

Accepted Answer

A) laboratory. 
B) sterilization area. 
C) darkroom. 
D) reception area. 
A) laboratory. 
B) sterilization area. 
C) darkroom. 
D) reception area.

Question 18

Scrap dental amalgam should be collected and stored in:

Accepted Answer

A) a designated, dry, airtight container. 
B) an airtight container under photographer fixer. 
C) an airtight container under water. 
D) either b or c 
A) a designated, dry, airtight container. 
B) an airtight container under photographer fixer. 
C) an airtight container under water. 
D) either b or c

Question 19

All of the following are included in the Hazard Communication Program except:

Accepted Answer

A) MSDSs for every chemical. 
B) an inventory of hazardous chemicals. 
C) a supply list. 
D) employee training documentation. 
A) MSDSs for every chemical. 
B) an inventory of hazardous chemicals. 
C) a supply list. 
D) employee training documentation.

Question 20

In the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)labeling system the color yellow indicates:

Accepted Answer

A) health hazard. 
B) reactivity. 
C) flammability. 
D) special health hazards. 
A) health hazard. 
B) reactivity. 
C) flammability. 
D) special health hazards.

Exam 23: Chemical and Waste Management

Which of the following is a form of toxicity that can be caused by chronic benzene exposure?

The symptom(s)of acute toxicity is (are):

Which of the following is the classification for waste that is infectious and requires special handling,neutralization,and disposal?

Topics in a chemical training program for employees must include:

OSHA requires a sharps container to be all of the following except:

A victim who immediately feels the effects of a chemical spill,with symptoms of dizziness,headache,nausea,and vomiting,is experiencing:

The section of an MSDS that describes how the product will look and smell as well as other physical characteristics is:

All waste containers that hold potentially infectious materials must:

All of the following information is required on an MSDS except:

The written program portion of the Hazard Communication Program:

Dermatitis can occur following chemical exposure by:

The written program of the Hazard Communication Program must include all of the following information except:

The government agency responsible for enforcing rules regarding the disposal of regulated waste is:

When using chemicals,dental assistants must wear:

Toxicity resulting from high levels of exposure over a short period is defined as:

The product that does not need to be listed on the chemical inventory is:

All of the following areas in a dental environment require good ventilation except the:

Scrap dental amalgam should be collected and stored in:

All of the following are included in the Hazard Communication Program except:

In the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)labeling system the color yellow indicates:

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