CHSP Exam Prep Questions – Radiation Safety, OSHA
Standards, Management Functions, and Healthcare Safety
Organizations Latest Updated Latest Updated 2026
Curie
A unit of radioactivity based on the number of disintegrations per second (3.7 × 10¹⁰
disintegrations/sec).
RAD
A unit measuring absorbed dose of radiation energy per unit of material (100 ergs per gram).
REM
A unit that measures the biological effect of radiation on humans, considering radiation type
and energy.
Alpha particles
A radioactive emission consisting of two protons and two neutrons; heavy, slow-moving, and
easily stopped by paper or skin.
Beta particles
A high-speed electron or positron emitted from radioactive decay; can penetrate skin but is
stopped by aluminum.
Gamma rays
A high-energy electromagnetic wave, highly penetrating, requiring dense shielding like lead or
concrete.
Life Safety Code
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Safety colors
ANSI Z535.
Accident prevention signs
ANSI Z535.
Static coefficient of friction measurement
,ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials).
Fire extinguisher marking
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Exhaust ventilation
ASHRAE.
Personnel protective equipment
ANSI / ANSI Z87.1 for eye/face protection, ANSI Z89.1 for hard hats.
Laser usage and safety
ANSI Z136.
Eye wash stations / emergency showers
ANSI Z358.
STEL
A 15-minute exposure limit that should not be exceeded at any time during the workday, even if
the TWA is within limits.
TWA
The average concentration of a substance over a normal 8-hour workday and 40-hour
workweek.
PEL
OSHA's legal exposure limit for a substance; employers must ensure workers do not exceed this
limit.
IDLH
Maximum concentration of a hazardous substance from which a worker could escape within 30
minutes without irreversible health effects or death.
Functions of management
The planning, organizing, leading, and controlling activities that guide an organization toward its
objectives.
Organizational management
Using policies, processes, and people to achieve organizational goals effectively and efficiently.
, Systems thinking approaches
A framework that views organizations as interrelated parts working together within larger
environments.
Contingency management
Management approach that adapts strategies and styles based on the situation, environment,
or task.
Decentralization management
Division of decision-making authority to lower levels, empowering employees and managers
closest to the work.
Motivation-hygiene
Theory that job satisfaction and dissatisfaction stem from different factors—motivators
(achievement, recognition) and hygiene factors (pay, conditions).
Managerial grid
A model that maps leadership styles on concern for people vs. concern for production (Blake &
Mouton).
Management Theory Z
A Japanese-influenced theory emphasizing trust, collective decision-making, long-term
employment, and employee involvement.
Knowledge management
A structured way of capturing, sharing, and applying knowledge to improve performance and
innovation.
Crisis management
Immediate actions and planning taken to respond effectively to emergencies or disasters
threatening the organization.
Traditional organizational structure
A formal hierarchy with clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and chain of command.
Organizational culture
Shared values, beliefs, and norms that influence behavior and shape the identity of an
organization.
Standards, Management Functions, and Healthcare Safety
Organizations Latest Updated Latest Updated 2026
Curie
A unit of radioactivity based on the number of disintegrations per second (3.7 × 10¹⁰
disintegrations/sec).
RAD
A unit measuring absorbed dose of radiation energy per unit of material (100 ergs per gram).
REM
A unit that measures the biological effect of radiation on humans, considering radiation type
and energy.
Alpha particles
A radioactive emission consisting of two protons and two neutrons; heavy, slow-moving, and
easily stopped by paper or skin.
Beta particles
A high-speed electron or positron emitted from radioactive decay; can penetrate skin but is
stopped by aluminum.
Gamma rays
A high-energy electromagnetic wave, highly penetrating, requiring dense shielding like lead or
concrete.
Life Safety Code
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Safety colors
ANSI Z535.
Accident prevention signs
ANSI Z535.
Static coefficient of friction measurement
,ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials).
Fire extinguisher marking
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Exhaust ventilation
ASHRAE.
Personnel protective equipment
ANSI / ANSI Z87.1 for eye/face protection, ANSI Z89.1 for hard hats.
Laser usage and safety
ANSI Z136.
Eye wash stations / emergency showers
ANSI Z358.
STEL
A 15-minute exposure limit that should not be exceeded at any time during the workday, even if
the TWA is within limits.
TWA
The average concentration of a substance over a normal 8-hour workday and 40-hour
workweek.
PEL
OSHA's legal exposure limit for a substance; employers must ensure workers do not exceed this
limit.
IDLH
Maximum concentration of a hazardous substance from which a worker could escape within 30
minutes without irreversible health effects or death.
Functions of management
The planning, organizing, leading, and controlling activities that guide an organization toward its
objectives.
Organizational management
Using policies, processes, and people to achieve organizational goals effectively and efficiently.
, Systems thinking approaches
A framework that views organizations as interrelated parts working together within larger
environments.
Contingency management
Management approach that adapts strategies and styles based on the situation, environment,
or task.
Decentralization management
Division of decision-making authority to lower levels, empowering employees and managers
closest to the work.
Motivation-hygiene
Theory that job satisfaction and dissatisfaction stem from different factors—motivators
(achievement, recognition) and hygiene factors (pay, conditions).
Managerial grid
A model that maps leadership styles on concern for people vs. concern for production (Blake &
Mouton).
Management Theory Z
A Japanese-influenced theory emphasizing trust, collective decision-making, long-term
employment, and employee involvement.
Knowledge management
A structured way of capturing, sharing, and applying knowledge to improve performance and
innovation.
Crisis management
Immediate actions and planning taken to respond effectively to emergencies or disasters
threatening the organization.
Traditional organizational structure
A formal hierarchy with clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and chain of command.
Organizational culture
Shared values, beliefs, and norms that influence behavior and shape the identity of an
organization.
