Chapter 22 Quizs

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for

• reviewing the manufacturers’ antimicrobial claims to ensure that they are supported by scientific evidence.

• regulating the amount of carbon emissions from vehicles.

• conducting research on climate change effects.

• enforcing laws related to water quality standards.

The purpose of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) is

• Uniformity in classifying and labeling of a chemical regardless of where it is manufactured or used.

• To ensure that all chemicals are banned globally.

• To provide a single standard for chemical manufacturing processes.

• To promote the use of hazardous chemicals in industry.

The nonregulatory agency that issues recommendations based on strong scientific evidence that form the standard of care for dentistry is the

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

• American Dental Association (ADA)

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• National Institutes of Health (NIH)

The BBP Standard requires the dentist or employer to provide training in infection-control and safety issues to which of the following groups of people?

• All personnel who might come in contact with blood, saliva, or contaminated instruments or surfaces

• Only the dental hygienists

• Only the administrative staff

• Only the patients visiting the clinic

The Hazard Communication Standard requires employers to inform their employees about the

• identity and hazards

• safety protocols and procedures

• workplace policies and regulations

• employee benefits and compensation

The CDC issues specific recommendations on health-related matters, based on sound scientific evidence.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Rarely

Dental research institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

• National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)

• National Institute of Health and Dental Research (NIHDR)

• National Dental Research Center (NDRC)

• Institute of Dental Research and Education (IDRE)

The written program portion of the Hazard Communication Program

• describes how to respond to chemical emergencies.

• provides a list of all hazardous chemicals in the workplace.

• outlines the training requirements for employees.

• details the labeling requirements for chemical containers.

For continuing employees, Hazard Communication Program training is required

• once a year.

• twice a year.

• every two years.

• only during onboarding.

The OSHA standards related to dentistry includes the

• Blood-borne Pathogens Standard and the Hazard Communication Standard.

• Infection Control Standard and the Waste Management Standard.

• Radiation Safety Standard and the Patient Privacy Standard.

• Emergency Preparedness Standard and the Equipment Safety Standard.