What is the purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard?

What will be an ideal response?


The Hazard Communication Standard is intended to increase health care practitioners' awareness of risk, improve work practices and appropriate use of personal protective equipment, and reduce injuries and illnesses.

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a. scabies b. tinea corporis c. seborrheic dermatitis d. urticaria

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All of the following are anti-alcoholic agents EXCEPT:

a. Disulfiram. b. Acamprosate calcium. c. Naltrexone. d. Bupropion.

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You are at the scene of a shooting. Your assessment reveals a 23-year-old man who has been shot twice. The first wound is to the left lower quadrant of the abdomen and is bleeding. The second wound is to the left lateral chest and makes a sucking sound every time the patient takes a breath. The initial action of an OEC Technician should be which of the following actions?

a. Cover the chest wound with a gauze dressing. b. Cover the chest wound with a gloved hand. c. Place direct pressure over the abdominal wound. d. Place the patient on high-flow oxygen using a nonrebreather mask.

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The surgery that involves bypassing the blockage in a coronary artery with a vessel taken from another area is a coronary artery ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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