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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? |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
U.S Environment Protection Agency (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?
a. Chemical Ingredients b. Date of manufacture c. Requirements for safe handling d. Disposal considerations |
B. Date of manufacture |
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A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) would NOT need to be obtained for which of the following?
a. Lead foils from intraoral film packets b. Radiographic fixer c. Radiographic developer d. Low-level disinfectant |
A. 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?
a. maintain an inventory of all hazardous chemical b. provide training for all personnel who handle the chemicals c. Label all containers that will hold hazardous chemicals d. Store all hazardous chemicals in the same central location |
D. 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? (5) ???? |
Fixer lead foils Developer
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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?
a. long sleeve lab coat, eyeglasses, mask, latex gloves, b. long- sleeve barrier gown, eyeglasses with side shields, mask, vinyl gloves c. long-sleeve barrier gown with rubber apron, safety goggles, mask, nitrile gloves d. Scrubs with rubber apron, safety face shield, respirator mask, neoprene gloves |
C. Long-sleeve barrier gown with rubber apron, safety goggles, 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?
a. Store the product in the smallest container possible b. Be familiar with the MSDS information regarding the product c. Use the chemical in a well-ventilated area d. Wash hands thoroughly after handling the chemicals |
A. 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 eye?
a. if an irritation develops, then move to a well ventilated area b. Keep eyes securely closed and seek medical attention immediately c. Wait 5 minutes to determine the severity of the exposure. Then seek medical attention d. Immediately flush with a steady stream of warm water for a minimum of 15 minutes |
D. 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?
a. Must be clearly labeled b. water temperature must not exceed 60 degrees c. Must be located within 25 feet or 10 seconds of where the chemical is handled d. The flow of water must be easy to activate |
B. Water temperature must not exceed 60 degrees |
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Chemicals with what pH would be most likely to cause sever eye irritation?
a. Low pH b.Neutral pH c. High pH |
C. High pH |
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Which of the following is LEAST likely to require special considerations prior to discharging into the waste stream?
a. Lead foils from intraoral film packets b. Used Fixer c. Used developer d. Digital imaging equipment |
C. Used Developer |
