Handling and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Material Flashcards
shielding blocks are made of ________, ________, _______, and _________
bismuth, lead, tin, and cadmium
the two most toxic materials that can be used to make shielding blocks are what?
lead and cadmium
____ dust can affect the lungs and kidneys
cadmium
_____ can affect the brain
lead
when handling blocks or cutouts, what all must be worn?
protective clothing
eyewear
gloves
T/F:
there are more toxic fumes as the temperature of the melting pot increases
TRUE
the temperature of the melting pot should not be any higher than ___ degrees Celsius
85
who sets the standards for handling of and exposure to toxic materials?
OSHA
chemicals are examples of ___________
carcinogens
T/F:
DNA cannot be mutated as a reaction to chemicals
FALSE
DNA CAN BE mutated as a reaction to chemicals
when around radioactive materials, to keep exposure to a minimum, we must abide by what?
ALARA
what does ALARA stand for?
As Low As Reasonably Achievable
what are the 3 cardinal rules of ALARA?
time
distance
shielding
is Systole or Diastole on top?
Systole is on top
Diastole is on bottom
which number is typically lower? between Systole or Diastole
Systole is higher number
Diastole is lower number
is the following describing Systolic Pressure or Diastolic Pressure?
“the peak pressure, produced by the contracting ventricles”
systolic
is the following describing Systolic Pressure or Diastolic Pressure?
“the pressure in your arteries when the ventricles are relaxed”
diastolic
T/F:
if spilled on the skin, some chemotherapy drugs can cause blisters and ulcers
TRUE
T/F:
after a spill of liquid chemotherapy, a towel or spill kit is used to clean up and is then disposed of in a biohazard bag
TRUE
after a spill of liquid chemotherapy, and it is cleaned up using a towel or spill kit, and is disposed of in a biohazard bag
- the area must be cleaned with ________
detergent
what does MSDS stand for?
Material Safety Data Sheet
what are MSDS’s?
they are data sheets that give information about how to use and handle specific chemicals and materials in a safe way
what sheet/material provides the following?
-provides information about the chemical’s physical property, like the melting point of the material
-provides information about the health effects that can be caused by materials
-provides information about the reactivity of the chemicals
-provides information on how to store and dispose of the materials
an MSDS
