TDSHS Asbestos Air Monitoring Technician Final Exam Questions with Correct Answers

TDSHS Asbestos Air Monitoring Technician Final Exam Questions with Correct Answers How much is considered a safe level of asbestos? - Correct Answer There is NO safe level to Asbestos Name 4 diseases caused by Asbestos? - Correct Answer 1)Asbestosis 2)Mesothelioma 3)Lung Cancer 4)other cancers related to the GI track and large intestine 1)Mucous blanket 2)Cilia-(hairs in throat that carry mucus & dirt upward so it can be spit out) 3)WBC-White Blood Cells (also called Macrophage) - Correct Answer What is the body's 3 defense mechanisms to fight Asbestos? What is the Asbestos exposure latency period? - Correct Answer 10-40 years Alveoli - Correct Answer Tiny air sacs in the lungs. Asbestos fibers scar this tissue , reduces the amount of area for oxygen exchange that gets blocked by scar tissue When is Asbestos harmful in its exposure to the body? - Correct Answer Asbestos is mainly harmful when airborne and breathed in, but it may also be bad if swallowed. What is the cure for asbestos disease? - Correct Answer There is no cure What size is asbestos fibers when in breathable range? - Correct Answer The fibers vary from 0.3 to 5.0 micron (μm) in size