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Every facility must have on file a material safety data sheet describing any substance that is considered hazardous. What information is included on the material safety data sheet?
 
  1 . Substance's potential dangers
  2 . Maintenance of potential industrial hazards in intensive care units
  3 . First-aid interventions for accidental exposure
  4 . Information on protective equipment required
  A) 1, 2, 3
  B) 1, 2, 4
  C) 1, 3, 4
  D) 2, 3, 4

Question 2

There are many hazardous materials in the health care facility. The nurse is reviewing the procedure manual about potentially hazardous materials on the clinical unit.
 
  The nurse notices in the procedure manual that a sign has to be placed with a flammable hazard. What is an example of a flammable hazard for the client and nurse? A) Oxygen
  B) Hibiclens
  C) Formalin
  D) X-rays



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Answer to Question 1

C
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The material safety data sheet provides information about a substance's potential dangers. It provides information on protective equipment required, safe handling information, and first-aid interventions for accidental exposure. It is maintained for potential industrial hazards in the community.

Answer to Question 2

A
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An example of a flammable hazard is oxygen. An example of a skin or eye irritant is Hibiclens. An example of a carcinogen is formalin. X-rays are a radiation hazard.



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