Personal Protective Equipment

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1 point

Which of the following PPE is likely to fail?

a fluoroscopy apron that is not fully fastened

safety glasses that have been cleaned and stored in a dust-proof container

latex gloves that are repeatedly reused

all of the above

both (a) and (c)

1 point

Hand hazards in health care include:

chemical or thermal burns

radioactive materials

influenza and tuberculosis

all of the above

both (a) and (b)

1 point

When should you inspect your respirator for wear and damage?

before each use

during cleaning

each time you remove the respirator

all of the above

both (a) and (b)

1 point

When you are selecting protective gear to wear while working outdoors, be aware of the dual hazards of _________________________.

sun exposure and temperature

biological hazards and radiation

chemicals and moving machinery

flying objects and overhead electrical wires

1 point

A hearing protection device typically reduces noise exposures by about half of its _________________.

PPR

CPR

APR

NRR

1 point

The critical difference between an air-purifying respirator (APR) and an air-supplying respirator (ASR) is:

APRs cannot supply you with oxygen

APRs use cartridges to purify breathing air

some APRs cannot stand up to oil-based aerosols

self-contained ASRs may run out of air

1 point

A single item of PPE may protect you against multiple hazards, as when safety eyewear protects against both impact and hazardous substances.

True

False

1 point

To clean protective eyewear and hearing protection devices, you should use what?

ammonia or an alkaline cleaner

mild soap and water

abrasive cleaning compounds

degreasing solvents

any of the above

1 point

Which of the following is not a type of PPE?

self-recapping needles

hard hats

face shield

earplugs

10.

1 point

When must your employer train you on how and when to use PPE?

at the time of your initial job assignment

only after you have suffered an injury or a “near miss”

within two weeks of employment

never (it’s your own responsibility)

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