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11 Cards in this Set
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List two agencies responsible for the development of safe handling standards for hazardous chemicals and materials used in the radiographic process: |
(1) OSHA (2) EPA |
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Each of the following may be found on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? |
Date of manufacture |
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A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) would NOT need to be obtained for which of the following? |
Lead foils from intraoral film packets |
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Each of the following is a requirement of the OSHA Hazard Communication standard EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? |
Store all hazardous chemicals in the same central location. |
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List radiographic wastes that are considered hazardous to personnel and harmful to the environment. |
(1) Fixer (2) Developer (3) Disinfectants (4) Radiographic processor cleaners (5) Radiographs/unused films (6) Lead foils and other lead-containing items (aprons/boxes) (7) Digital imaging equipment |
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Which of the following lists of personal protective equipment (PPE) is the best recommendation for the dental radiographer when cleaning the processing equipment? |
Long-sleeve barrier gown with rubber apron, safety googles, mask, nitrile gloves. |
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Each of the following will help prevent an accidental exposure to hazardous chemicals EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? |
Store the product in the smallest container possible. |
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In general, what is the emergency recommendation if fixer or developer splashes into the eyes? |
Immediately flush with a steady stream of warm water for a minimum of 15 minutes. |
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an emergency eyewash station? |
Water temperature must no exceed 60 degrees |
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Chemicals with what pH would be most likely to cause severe eye irritation? |
High pH (alkaline) |
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Which of the following is LEAST likely to require special considerations prior to discharging into the waste stream? |
Used developer |
