Handling and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Material

Question 1

shielding blocks are made of ________, ________, _______, and _________

Answer 1

bismuth, lead, tin, and cadmium

Question 2

the two most toxic materials that can be used to make shielding blocks are what?

Answer 2

lead and cadmium

Question 3

____ dust can affect the lungs and kidneys

Answer 3

cadmium

Question 4

_____ can affect the brain

Answer 4

lead

Question 5

when handling blocks or cutouts, what all must be worn?

Answer 5

protective clothing
eyewear
gloves

Question 6

T/F:

there are more toxic fumes as the temperature of the melting pot increases

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

the temperature of the melting pot should not be any higher than ___ degrees Celsius

Answer 7

85

Question 8

who sets the standards for handling of and exposure to toxic materials?

Answer 8

OSHA

Question 9

chemicals are examples of ___________

Answer 9

carcinogens

Question 10

T/F:

DNA cannot be mutated as a reaction to chemicals

Answer 10

FALSE

DNA CAN BE mutated as a reaction to chemicals

Question 11

when around radioactive materials, to keep exposure to a minimum, we must abide by what?

Answer 11

ALARA

Question 12

what does ALARA stand for?

Answer 12

As Low As Reasonably Achievable

Question 13

what are the 3 cardinal rules of ALARA?

Answer 13

time
distance
shielding

Question 14

is Systole or Diastole on top?

Answer 14

Systole is on top
Diastole is on bottom

Question 15

which number is typically lower? between Systole or Diastole

Answer 15

Systole is higher number
Diastole is lower number

Question 16

is the following describing Systolic Pressure or Diastolic Pressure?

“the peak pressure, produced by the contracting ventricles”

Answer 16

systolic

Question 17

is the following describing Systolic Pressure or Diastolic Pressure?

“the pressure in your arteries when the ventricles are relaxed”

Answer 17

diastolic

Question 18

T/F:

if spilled on the skin, some chemotherapy drugs can cause blisters and ulcers

Answer 18

TRUE

Question 19

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

Answer 19

TRUE

Question 20

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 ________

Answer 20

detergent

Question 21

what does MSDS stand for?

Answer 21

Material Safety Data Sheet

Question 22

what are MSDS’s?

Answer 22

they are data sheets that give information about how to use and handle specific chemicals and materials in a safe way

Question 23

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

Answer 23

an MSDS