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1. The hazard associated with a pesticide product depends entirely on the toxicity of the active ingredient. (True or False) |
False Hazard =toxicity x exposure So both toxicity and exposure |
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2. The most common route of pesticide exposure leading to poisoning is inhalation. (True or False) |
False 97% of all body exposure to pesticide is by skin Warm, moist areas tend to be more absorptive |
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3. Because of the protective nature of eye tissues, very little pesticide that contacts the eyes is actually absorbed. (True or False) |
False I tissue is extremely absorbent |
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4. Select the incorrect statement. Symptoms of pesticide poisoning a. always occur immediately after exposure b. can appear almost immediately or be delayed several hours depending on the chemical and amount of exposure c. often occur as skin reactions |
A. Is false Always occur immediately after exposure Could occur… Not always |
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5. Toxicity from small, repeated exposures to a pesticide over a period of time is called a. low toxicity b. acute toxicity c. chronic toxicity |
c. chronic toxicity Acute is one time. Chronic many exposures overtime |
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6. The signal word on a pesticide label indicates its a. effectiveness b. toxicity C. carcinogenecity |
b. toxicity |
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6. The signal word on a pesticide label indicates its a. effectiveness b. toxicity C. carcinogenecity |
b. toxicity |
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7. Which LD. is representative of a highly toxic pesticide? a. 640 mg/kg b. 5,800 mg/kg C. 46 mg/kg |
C. 46 mg/kg LD is lethal dose… the smaller, the number the more lethal… It only takes a tiny bit to kill you |
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8. The potential adverse health effects of pesticides are studied on laboratory test animals. (True or False) |
True |
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9. Which signal word(s) or symbol would indicate the product that is least toxic to an applicator? a. DANGER PELIGRO b. CAUTION c. WARNING AVISO |
B. Caution. Danger is the most toxic. Warning is moderately toxic. Caution is slightly toxic. |
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10. Applicators who regularly use organophosphate and carbamate insecticides are advised to have a pre-season blood test to establish their normal (baseline) level of a. carcinogens b. cholinesterase C. cholesterol |
b. cholinesterase |
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11. A key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid exposure. (True or False) |
True |
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11. A key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid exposure. (True or False) |
True |
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12. If pesticide is spilled on the skin or clothing, the first reaction should be to a. remove contaminated clothing and put on clean clothing b. call a doctor immediately c. remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area with soap and water |
c. remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area with soap and water |
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13. A person who has swallowed a pesticide must be made to vomit regardless of their condition or the pesticide in question. (True or False) |
False Check the label to see if you should induce vomiting |
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14. Pesticide labels contain information on the treatment of poisonings and should always be available, especially if medical attention is sought. (True or False) |
True |
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14. Pesticide labels contain information on the treatment of poisonings and should always be available, especially if medical attention is sought. (True or False) |
True |
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15. Under the Worker Protection Standard, a farm laborer who hand picks vegetables is considered a handler, not a worker. (True or False) |
False Handlers handle, pesticide products, or have high exposure potential |
