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100

What is the first step to take when someone has inhaled a pesticide?

  1. Immediately call emergency services

  2. Administer artificial respiration

  3. Carry the victim to fresh air

  4. Loosen the victim's clothing


3. Carry the victim to fresh air

100

When dealing with a victim who has inhaled a pesticide, what should you do if they are convulsing?

  1. Leave them alone to avoid further injury

  2. Protect their head and ensure breathing continues

  3. Attempt to restrain their movements

  4. Provide them with water to drink



2. Protect their head and ensure breathing continues

100

What does the term 'chemical resistant' imply regarding personal protective equipment (PPE)?

  1. It allows for some penetration of pesticides through the material.

  2. It is synonymous with being waterproof.

  3. It indicates no measurable movement of pesticides through the material during use.

  4. It only applies to materials that are also water resistant.


3. It indicates no measurable movement of pesticides through the material during use.

100

What are some potential serious health effects of pesticide allergies mentioned in the text?

  1. Itchy eyes and respiratory discomfort

  2. Asthma and life-threatening shock

  3. Dermatitis and blisters

  4. Hives and skin irritation

Asthma and life-threatening shock

100

What is the acute oral LD50 range for a pesticide classified as moderately toxic (Hazard Class II)?

  1. 50 to 500 mg/kg

  2. 1 to 50 mg/kg

  3. 500 to 1000 mg/kg

  4. 1000 to 2000 mg/kg

50 to 500 mg/kg

200

What is the primary purpose of activated charcoal in the context of pesticide exposure?

  1. To neutralize the pesticide's chemical properties

  2. To absorb the pesticide from the victim's system

  3. To induce vomiting in the victim

  4. To provide immediate hydration to the victim



2. To absorb the pesticide from the victim's system

200

Which antidote is specifically indicated for carbamate insecticide poisoning?

  1. Vitamin K

  2. Naloxone

  3. Atropine sulfate

  4. Pralidoxime

3. Atropine sulfate

200

What is the formula that summarizes pesticide risk, and what do its components represent?

  1. hazard = exposure - toxicity, where exposure is the likelihood of harm and toxicity is the duration of exposure

  2. hazard = toxicity x exposure, where toxicity is the capacity to cause injury and exposure is the means of entry

  3. hazard = toxicity + exposure, where toxicity is the means of entry and exposure is the capacity to cause harm

  4. hazard = toxicity / exposure, where toxicity is the severity of symptoms and exposure is the frequency of contact

2. hazard = toxicity x exposure, where toxicity is the capacity to cause injury and exposure is the means of entry

200

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way pesticides can enter the body?

  1. Inhalation through respiratory exposure

  2. Dermal exposure from not wearing protective clothing

  3. Ingestion from contaminated food

  4. Absorption through the skin after washing hands

Absorption through the skin after washing hands

200

Which signal word is required on the label of a pesticide classified as slightly toxic (Hazard Class III)?

  1. DANGER

  2. WARNING

  3. CAUTION

  4. AVISO

CAUTION

300

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with heat stress?

  1. Severe thirst and dry mouth

  2. Headache, nausea, and chills

  3. Altered behavior such as confusion and slurred speech

  4. Increased appetite and weight gain

Increased appetite and weight gain

300

What term describes the capacity of a pesticide to cause both short-term and long-term injury?

  1. Hazard

  2. Toxicity

  3. Exposure

  4. Oral LD 50

1. Hazard

300

Which signal word indicates a chemical with severe corrosive properties in Hazard Class I?

  1. DANGER

  2. WARNING

  3. DANGER—POISON

  4. CAUTION

1. DANGER

300

What is the primary route of pesticide entry into the body during spraying operations?

  1. Skin contact

  2. Inhalation

  3. Ingestion

  4. Injection

Skin contact

300

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a suspected chronic effect from exposure to certain pesticides?

  1. Genetic changes

  2. Liver damage

  3. Infertility

  4. Nerve disorders

Liver damage

400

What is a key factor that determines the effectiveness of personal protective equipment (PPE) against pesticides?

  1. The thickness of the material

  2. The color of the material

  3. The brand of the gloves

  4. The price of the PPE

The thickness of the material

400

What is the primary reason for wearing loosely fitting coveralls when handling pesticides?

  1. To allow for better movement

  2. To create a layer of air for added protection

  3. To prevent overheating

  4. To ensure a professional appearance

To create a layer of air for added protection

400

Why should lined gloves be avoided when handling pesticides?

  1. They can absorb pesticides

  2. They are not durable enough

  3. They are too thick for dexterity

  4. They are difficult to clean

They can absorb pesticides

400

What does LD50 measure in the context of acute toxicity?

  1. The lethal dose required to kill 50% of a test population

  2. The concentration of a substance that causes death in 50% of test subjects

  3. The amount of exposure needed to cause chronic toxicity

  4. The duration of exposure that leads to acute illness

The lethal dose required to kill 50% of a test population

400

What is the recommended action if unusual symptoms develop within 24 hours of pesticide exposure?

  1. Consult a colleague

  2. Seek medical advice immediately

  3. Wait for symptoms to worsen

  4. Ignore the symptom

Seek medical advice immediately

500

Which type of hat is suggested for protection against overhead exposure to airborne particles?

  1. A baseball cap

  2. A wide-brimmed hat or chemical-resistant hood

  3. A beanie

  4. A sun visor



A wide-brimmed hat or chemical-resistant hood

500

Which of the following methods is used to determine the dermal LD 50 of a pesticide?

  1. Feeding the test animals the pesticide

  2. Applying the pesticide to the skin of the test animals

  3. Injecting the pesticide directly into the bloodstream

  4. Measuring the pesticide concentration in the air

Applying the pesticide to the skin of the test animals

500

What is the primary distinction between toxicity and hazard in the context of pesticide use?

  1. Toxicity refers to the potential for harm, while hazard refers to the product's chemical composition.

  2. Toxicity is only relevant for acute injuries, while hazard pertains to chronic injuries.

  3. Toxicity is a property of the pesticide itself, whereas hazard is the probability of harm occurring due to exposure.

  4. Toxicity is determined by the method of application, while hazard is determined by the formulation of the pesticide.

Toxicity is a property of the pesticide itself, whereas hazard is the probability of harm occurring due to exposure.

500

Which of the following signal words indicates the highest level of toxicity on pesticide labels?

  1. WARNING

  2. CAUTION

  3. DANGER

  4. DANGER—POISON

DANGER—POISON

500

Why is it important to take the pesticide label to the doctor after exposure?

  1. To file a complaint

  2. To identify the brand of pesticide

  3. To determine the proper course of treatment

  4. To avoid legal issues

To determine the proper course of treatment