Air Quality in the Workplace Lecture Powerpoint

Question 1

Acute carbon monoxide poisoning signs and symptoms (5)

Answer 1

• headaches
• vertigo
• weakness
• confusion
• paresthesias

Question 2

Carbon monoxide poisoning mangement (3)

Answer 2

• check carboxyhemoglobin levels (blood gas)
• pulse ox does NOT distinguish
• O2 100% nonrebreather mask and potential hyperbaric chamber treatment

Question 3

A classic description of the skin with carbon monoxide poisoning

Answer 3

Cherry red skin

Question 4

Radon exposure signs and symptoms (3)

Answer 4

• persistent cough
• coughig up blood
• difficulty breathing

Question 5

1 cause of lung cancer among non smokers

Answer 5

Radon exposure

Question 6

Allowable limit for radon in house

Answer 6

<4 pCi/L

Question 7

Sick building syndrome signs and symptoms (4)

Answer 7

• headache
• dry cough
• difficulty concentrating
• fatigue

Question 8

Sick building syndrome definition and etiology

Answer 8

• where building occupants (population level diagnosis***) experience acute health effects that appear to be linked to time spent in a building but no specific illness or cause can be identified
• thought to be caused by inadequate ventilation (airtight houses) or biological contaminants (mold or pollen) or chemicals (volatile organic compounds, formaldehyde)

Question 9

Volatile organic compound examples (4)

Answer 9

• acetone
• formaldehyde
• benzene
• ethylene glycol

Question 10

Mold exposure signs and symptoms (4)

Answer 10

• wheezing
• sore throat
• hoarseness
• cough

Question 11

Asbestos exposure and symptoms (3)

Answer 11

• dry cracking sounds on inhalation (COPD like)
• chest tightness
• shortness of breath

Question 12

Asbestosis

Answer 12

Precursor to lung cancer that has many COPD like symptoms

Question 13

Mesotheloma

Answer 13

Rare tumor of lining of lungs, chest, or abdomen most often correlating to history of asbestos exposure