Question

multiple choice
identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1. according to your text, the ghs gives workers the right to ______.

a. understand safety concerns associated with chemicals
b. know safety concerns associated with chemicals
c. refuse to be exposed to potentially dangerous chemicals
d. seek compensation for chemical - associated illness or injury

1. which agency is responsible for designating disinfecting agents as being effective enough to be used in a hospital setting and effective for cleaning blood and body fluids?

a. epa
b. cdc
c. osha
d. dol

1. what is safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats?

a. quarter antiseptic solution
b. quaternary - based compounds
c. phenolic quaternary agents
d. quaternary ammonium compounds

1. laws are also called ______.

a. regulations
b. guidelines
c. statutes
d. rules

1. which action is best defined as removing all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment by washing with soap and water?

a. decontaminating
b. disinfecting
c. scrubbing
d. cleaning

1. round - shaped bacteria are called ______.

a. bacilli
b. cocci
c. spirilla
d. retrobacteria

1. together, the active stage and inactive, or spore - forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the ______.

a. life cycle of bacteria
b. chemical origin of bacteria
c. beneficial effects
d. surrounding environment

Explanation:

Question 1

The GHS (Globally Harmonized System) focuses on workers' right to know about chemical safety concerns. Option b aligns with this, as "know" reflects the right to be informed, while other options either misalign (e.g., c is about refusal, d about compensation, a's "understand" is less about the GHS - defined right of information access).

The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulates disinfectants for hospital use and blood/body fluid cleaning. CDC focuses on disease control, OSHA on workplace safety (not disinfectant designation), DOL on labor laws. So EPA is correct.

"Quats" is short for Quaternary ammonium compounds, a common disinfectant. Other options (a: incorrect term, b: too vague, c: phenolic - quaternary mix not "quats") don't match the common definition.

Answer:

b. know safety concerns associated with chemicals

Question 2