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To prevent unnecessary exposure to radiation, it is important to maintain radiation
exposures using the concept commonly known as ALARA, which stands for:
A As long as in radioactive area
B As low as reasonably achievable
C A low airflow radiological area
D As large as reasonably actionable - ANSWERS-b
Postings and markings used to warn of ionizing radiation are typically colored
________ and contain the standard radiation symbol.
A Red, yellow and orange
B Lavender, gray and/or deep purple
C Yellow, black, white and/or magenta
D Blue and green - ANSWERS-c
Glove boxes and other means of containment minimize exposure through:
A Decreasing time
B Using shielding
C Increasing distance
D Increasing time - ANSWERS-b
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What should you do if you discover radioactive material that is somewhere it does
not belong?
A Warn other personnel not to approach the area
B Pick it up and dispose of it
C Stand next to it until your supervisor arrives
D Wait until the end of your shift and notify your site's environment, health, safety
and radiological control personnel - ANSWERS-a
Hydrogen sulfide is a toxic, potentially deadly gas that is formed in nature when
organic materials decay, and also:
A As a by-product of some industrial and chemical processes
B In certain chemical cleaning solutions
C In home appliances, such as stoves and refrigerators
D When wood or lumber burns - ANSWERS-a
Hydrogen sulfide smells like ________.
A Burnt popcorn
B Curdled milk
C Fermented grains
D Rotten eggs - ANSWERS-d
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What is the SAFEST type of respiratory protection to use when you work in
atmospheres that contain hydrogen sulfide?
A Air-purifying respirator
B Disposable particulate mask
C Escape-only air pack
D Supplied-air respirator - ANSWERS-d
If a co-worker passes out after being exposed to hydrogen sulfide, what is your
FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT task?
A Calling for help
B Ensuring your own safety
C Moving your co-worker to a safe area
D Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation - ANSWERS-b
Which of the following is a health effect of hydrogen sulfide?
A Heightened sense of smell
B Labored breathing
C Rapid weight gain
D Internal bleeding - ANSWERS-b
Eyewashes and emergency showers can be substitutes for:
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A Good work practices
B Reading Safety Data Sheets
C Safety precautions
D None of the above - ANSWERS-d
The longer chemicals stay on the skin or eyes, the deeper they can penetrate, and
the:
A Less likely you are to have permanent injury
B Less likely you are to need medical assistance
C More effective an eyewash or emergency shower is
D More harm they can cause - ANSWERS-d
Permanent scarring and other long-term effects can occur just seconds after
chemical exposure.
A True
B False - ANSWERS-a
When you have been exposed to a chemical, immediately flushing the exposed
area typically:
A Cures any damage
B Increases damage
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