Ch 23 Chemical Waste Management Practice Quiz

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

Regulated waste

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

-headache. -dizziness. -unconsciousness.

Lead foil from the radiographic film should be

-recycled as scrap metal. -recycled through Eastman Kodak.

All of the following are considered hazardous waste except

human tissue.

An example of regulated waste that requires special disposal is

human tissue.

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

identity and hazards

must be installed in every workplace where chemicals are used, according to OSHA regulations.

ignitable.

When using chemicals, dental assistants must wear

utility gloves, mask, and eye protection.

Topics in a chemical training program for employees must include

-the use of hazardous chemicals. -required PPE. -the safe handling and disposal methods of chemicals.

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

Leukemia

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

Monthly

What is the purpose of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)?

Uniformity in classifying and labeling of a chemical regardless of where it is manufactured or used.

Scrap dental amalgam should be collected and stored in

a designated, dry, airtight container.

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

a supply list.

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

acute chemical toxicity.

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

any label, providing the labeling system is easy to use and all employees are properly trained to understand and read the label.

All waste containers that hold potentially infectious materials must

be labeled with the biohazard symbol.

Used radiographic fixer

can be managed on site with the installation of a silver recovery system.

All of the following are true about handling extracted teeth except extracted teeth

containing amalgam restorations should be heat sterilized to prevent the release of mercury vapors

All of the following information is required on a SDS except

cost of product.

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

dental film.

The written program portion of the Hazard Communication Program

describes how to respond to chemical emergencies.

Products that have outlived their expiration date should be

disposed of immediately.

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

employee phone numbers.

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

get the mercury spill kit, a mask, and utility gloves.

All of the following chemicals are considered toxic except

gold, titanium, stainless steel.

Failure to wash hands that are contaminated with chemicals before eating a sandwich is an example of

ingestion.

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

kidneys, brain, and liver.

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

labeled with the dental practice name.

Chronic chemical toxicity results from generally ______ levels of the chemical over a much _______ time period than acute chemical toxicity.

lower; longer

Eyewash units

must be installed in every workplace where chemicals are used, according to OSHA regulations.

For continuing employees, Hazard Communication Program training is required

once a year.

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

reactivity.

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

reception area.

All of the following are considered a regulated waste except

saliva-soaked gauze.

Radiographic fixer is considered a hazardous waste because it has a high

silver content.

Dermatitis can occur following chemical exposure by

skin contact.

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

the EPA.

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

the latex in the gloves degrades when exposed to chemical disinfectants.

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

3; weekly

A chemical that can cause a physical or health hazard is

A chemical that can cause a physical or health hazard is

The section of a SDS that describes proper methods of containment and cleanup is

Section 6—Accidental release measures.

The section of the SDS listing precautions for storage incompatibilities is

Section 7—Handling and storage.

Which of the following is true of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?

The SDS should be organized in binders so that employees can locate a particular SDS.