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DEN110 Chapter 23
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Waste that is capable of causing an infectious disease is _______________. | infectious waste |
| An example of a regulated waste is a ___________________. | contaminated needle |
| _______________ is repeated exposures, generally of lower levels, over a long period. | chronic exposure |
| Waste that is capable of having a poisonous effect is _______________. | toxic waste |
| _______________ exposure pertains to high levels of exposure over a short period. | acute |
| Which of the following are disposed of as general waste in most states? | used patient napkins used barriers empty food containers paper mixing pads |
| Chemicals are determined to be hazardous if they are _______________. | ignitable corrosive reactive |
| Waste that has certain properties or contains chemicals that could pose a danger to human health and the environment after it is discarded is _______________. | hazardous waste |
| In general, how should chemicals be stored? | In a cool, dry, dark place |
| Acute chemical exposure involves _______________. | short-tshort-term exposure in large quantityerm exposure in large quantity |
| How many years must training records be kept on file? | 5 |
| Which of the following are examples of contaminated waste? | used barriers patient napkins gauze on the tray during the procedure saliva ejector |
| What are the OSHA requirements regarding an eyewash unit? | Eyewash unit in areas where chemicals are used |
| In what body systems could health-related problems develop as a result of inhalation exposure to chemicals in the dental office? | Respiratory |
| What is (are) primary method(s) of chemical exposure? | Inhalation Ingestion Skin contact |
| What is an SDS? | Safety Data Sheets |
| What materials are exempt from labeling requirements? | food drugs cosmetics |
| What chemicals must be included in a chemical inventory? | all chemicals |
| What is another term for the Hazard Communication Standard? | Employee right-to-know law |
| _______________ is infectious waste that requires special handling, neutralization, and disposal. | regulated waste |
| What is a method of personal protection against chemical exposure? | Inhalation protection |
| Which of the following are considered to be sharps? | contaminated needles orthodontic wires endodontic instruments |
| Items that have had contact with blood, saliva, or other body secretions are called _______________. | contaminated waste |
| A form that provides health and safety information regarding materials that contain chemicals is a _______________. | safety data sheet (SDS) |
| What could be the most likely effects of exposure to radiographic processing solutions kept in a poorly ventilated area? | Respiratory problems |
| A(n) _______________ is a comprehensive list of every product used in the office that contains chemicals. | chemical inventory |
| The _______________ is an OSHA standard regarding an employee’s right to know about chemicals in the workplace. | Hazard Communication Standard |
| Which of the following are disposed of as regulated waste? | scrap amalgam blood soaked gauze extracted teeth x-ray fixer solution disinfectants |