What does the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard state is the purpose of a product label?

What will be an ideal response?


Chemical product manufacturers must provide warning labels. Labeling products assists the radiographer in safe management of these products. Product labels should be designed according to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, which states that oral health care employees have a right to know the identities of, and the potential hazards of, the chemicals with which they will be working.

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A) Some cough suppressants contain opioid antitussives that can be habit forming. B) They often include expectorants that reduce the amount of sputum produced. C) They may include mucolytics that greatly diminish sputum production. D) Non-opioid medications are available by prescription only.

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Which of the following statement(s) is (are) true about diaphragm type of valves?

1. A partial rotation of a diaphragm type of valve will not open the stem. 2. The valve seat in a diaphragm type of valve does not turn. 3. The diaphragm type of valve contains two fiber washers. 4. The diaphragm type of valve uses a threaded stem. a. 2 c. 3 and 4 b. 1 and 4 d. 2 and 4

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Which of the following should be considered first if medical and mechanical problems have been excluded and the patient continues to fight the ventilator or exhibit high levels of agitation or distress?

a. Paralytics b. Sedatives c. Narcotics d. Anesthetics

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For forensic testing, the phlebotomist should:

A. wear goggles at all times. B. wear a surgical gown and surgical gloves. C. wear a lab coat at all times. D. wear gloves at all times.

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