Patient Care Handling and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Material

(T/F) Gloves prevent direct contact with hazardous substances and should be worn when handling hazardous materials.

True

A technologist notices that the label on a chemical container is unreadable. What is the most appropriate action?

Report issue to supervisor for proper identification or disposal

In the SDS, which section is essential for immediate response to exposure incidents?

1. Section 3: Composition/Information on ingredients

2. Section 4: First aid measures

3. Section 7: Handling and storage

4. Section 9: Physical and chemical properties

1. Section 4: First aid measures

What provides essential information on chemical properties, including the hazards and handling instructions for chemicals in a radiography department?

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Which procedure would go against safety regulations when cleaning up a minor chemical spill?

1. Using appropriate PPE

2. Notifying colleagues and securing the area

3. Ignoring it because a minor spill can wait

4. Following the specific spill cleanup procedure listed on the SDS

1. Ignoring it because a minor spill can wait

Which section of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provides information on the recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on its use?

1. Section 1: Identification

2. Section 2: Hazard(s) Identification

3. Section 8: Exposure control/personal protection

4. Section 16: Other information

1. Section 1: Identification

What factor is listed in Safety Data Sheets that signifies the temperature at which a chemical can ignite?

Flash point

What type of PPE is most critical when handling chemotherapy drugs?

Double gloves

Disposable gown

When handling hazardous materials, what provides an extra layer of protection in case of primary container failure?

Secondary containment

Chemotherapy drugs are classified as

1. Non-hazardous material

2. Hazardous chemical waste

3. Regular pharmaceutical waste

4. General household waste

1. Hazardous chemical waste

In the event of a chemical spill in the radiography department, what is the first action that should be taken according to most safety protocols?

Evacuate the area

Alert others of the spill

Which of the following is a mandatory element on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) under physical and chemical properties?

1. Environmental effects

2. Transport hazard class

3. Special precautions for landfills

4. Flash point

Flash point

(T/F) The disposal of chemotherapy waste requires special handling and disposal procedures.

True

Chemicals that should not be mixed due to potentially dangerous reactions are listed as _ in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Incompatible