Occupational Health and Safety Program

Question 1 of 20

The purpose of the OHSP is to

minimize the risk of illness.
provide for early diagnosis of illness.
provide for early treatment of illness.
do all of the above.

Question 2 of 20

Who must participate in the OHSP program?

Only investigators with NIH funding.
Persons working only with live animals.
All persons in contact with laboratory animals, their tissues, body fluids or wastes.
Only persons regularly exposed only to animals allergens.

Question 3 of 20

To successfully enroll in the OHSP, you must complete

the on-line Animal Care and Use Exposure and Risk Assessment form.
an animal care and use protocol application form.
all prescribed training.
a and c.

Question 4 of 20

This brochure provides all of the information you need to completely assess the occupational risks associated with animals care and use.

True
False

Question 5 of 20

Proteins most commonly associated with allergic reactions are found in rodent

urine.
dander.
saliva.
all of the above.

Question 6 of 20

The most frequent symptoms of an allergic reaction are

nasal symptoms, itchy eyes and skin rashes.
dizziness and fainting.
abdominal cramps and diarrhea.
wheezing and shortness of breath.

Question 7 of 20

If an allergic reaction to laboratory animals is to occur, it usually does so within

4-6 weeks.
2-4 months.
1-2 years.
5-6 years.

Question 8 of 20

Nitrile gloves are good alternatives for persons allergic to latex.

True
False

Question 9 of 20

You can reduce your exposure to allergens by

keeping your work area clean.
wearing appropriate PPE.
limiting your number of exposures.
doing all of the above.

Question 10 of 20

There is no risk of human disease unless an animal shows obvious signs of illness.

True
False

Question 11 of 20

Steps to lessen the risk of contracting a zoonotic disease include

performing necropsies in a biological safety cabinet.
not applying lip balm or contact lenses when around animals.
not recapping used needles.
all of the above.

Question 12 of 20

If you are pregnant, which one of the following should you be the most concerned about?

herpes B-virus
Q fever
toxoplasma
rickettsia

Question 13 of 20

Nonhuman primates and persons in contact with them must be TB tested regularly.

True
False

Question 14 of 20

If working with sheep, you should be most concerned about

herpes B-virus.
Q fever.
toxoplasma.
rickettsia.

Question 15 of 20

Sharps should be disposed of with regular trash.

True
False

Question 16 of 20

Which one of the following statements is TRUE?

Frayed electrical cords can be safely repaired with electrical tape.
Compressed gas cylinders may be secured with a single wall chain.
Placing hands on the front of a rack can reduce injuries when pushing it through a narrow doorway.
Working in an animal care facility poses little risk of back injuries.

Question 17 of 20

Which one of the following is NOT considered to be biohazardous material?

recombinant DNA
viruses infectious to humans
human cell lines
radiolabeled drug

Question 18 of 20

Who is at the greatest risk of exposure to biohazardous material?

laboratory personnel
animal care personnel
custodial personnel
All of the above are at equal risk.

Question 19 of 20

Non-ionizing radiation does not pose any health risks.

True
False

Question 20 of 20

Which one of the following statements is TRUE?

If radioactivity is administered in vivo, the bedding material may be disposed of with regular trash.
Unopened beverages may be stored with unopened radioactive material.
Radioactive animal carcasses must be kept in a designated freezer until picked up by a licensed vendor.
There have been several injuries from radioactive material at WesternU.

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