our coworker John reports that he is feeling nauseous, and has a skin rash. You
know that he and another coworker, Ramon, have been exposed to formaldehyde
that day, but Ramon has no symptoms. What could be a possible reason for this?
a.John is exaggerating his symptoms.
b.John is more sensitive to formaldehyde than Ramon is.
c.Ramon does not want to admit that he has symptoms.
d.Ramon's symptoms will show up later.
b
You notice there is a mistake on the description someone has written for a
substance that contains formaldehyde. It says, "Formaldehyde is non-toxic."
What should it state instead?
a.Formaldehyde is colorless and odorless at all concentrations.
b.Formaldehyde is a nonreactive material.
c.Formaldehyde is fatal at all concentrations.
d.Formaldehyde is a human carcinogen.
d
Which of the following statements are true about recognizing formaldehyde in the
workplace? Select all that apply and then click DONE.
1. In large doses, you can recognize formaldehyde by its irritant smell.
2.Smaller doses that are prevalent in everyday products are not as noticeable.
3. Formaldehyde gas is visible because it is slightly green in color.
4.Formaldehyde is detectable in small doses by a sweet smell.
1.2
Formaldehyde is used in which of the following products? Select all that apply
and then click DONE.
1.Adhesives
2.Glassware
3.Synthetic plastics
4.Paints
1..3.4
Which of the following are characteristics of formaldehyde? Select all that apply
and then click DONE.
, 1.Extremely reactive
2. Colorless gas
3.Acidic
4.Vaporizes at room temperature
1.2.4
What are possible symptoms of exposure to formaldehyde? Select all that apply
and then click DONE.
1. Nausea
2.Coughing and wheezing
3.Skin rash
4.Leg cramps
1.2.3
Which of the following statements are true about symptoms of exposure to
formaldehyde? Select all that apply and then click DONE.
1.Some people are more sensitive to formaldehyde than others.
2.A level that causes irritation to one person may have no effect on another
person.
3.Over a period of time, you could also become more sensitive to formaldehyde.
4.Everyone experiences exposure to formaldehyde in the same way.
1.2.3
Which statement is true about long-term exposure to low levels of formaldehyde?
Select the correct answer and then click DONE.
a.Scientific testing has shown that formaldehyde is not a human carcinogen.
b.Long-term exposure to low levels of formaldehyde may cause respiratory
difficulty, eczema, and sensitization.
c.Long-term exposure can only result in daily headaches that subside as the day
goes on.
d. Long-term exposure to low doses does not present a health hazard.
b
Which of the following statements are true about exposure to formaldehyde?
Select all that apply and then click DONE.
1.Formaldehyde is classified as a human carcinogen.
2.Exposure to formaldehyde at concentrations of 100 ppm is immediately