Carcinogens Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Additive Chemical Reaction ANS This occurs when toxic chemicals add their effects together in producing a biological effect. 2. Antagonism ANS This occurs when the effect of two chemicals is less than expected. 3. Asphyxiants ANS These are chemicals that deprive the victim's body tissues of oxygen. Examples include carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide. 4. Carcinogens ANS These are known to cause cancer. This is a chronic effect and symptoms are not immediate. Examples include benzen...

Epidemiology definition correct answers The study of the distribution and determinants of health related states or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to the prevention and control of health problems Underlying premise of epidemiology correct answers disease distributions are not random (not due to chance alone) Epidemiology investigates what types of health outcomes? correct answers - Infectious diseases - Chronic diseases - Disability, injury, limita...

NURS 372 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS, WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION. Causes of Cancer 1. Age (increased risk for people over 65) 2. Gender (more cancers deaths in men than women per year) 3. Geographic location 4. Genetics (accounts for 15% of cancers. Cancers with familial relationships include breast, colon, lung, ovarian, and prostate) 5. Immune disturbance (viruses increase risk: Epstein-Barr, herpes, papillomavirus, hep B, cytomegalovirus (CMV)) 6. Chemical agents (exposure to ca...

What is the prevalence of Canadians Developing Cancer? Correct Answer 2 in 5 People 40% women and 45% men will develop it. 2.3 % had a diagnosis of Cancer in the last 10 Years. New cases will double or triple by 2020. Half of Cancers can be prevented. Less than 1% of Cancer budget foe Ontario is spent on Prevention. Prevention is targeted at? Correct Answer - Tobacco use - Diet and Nutrition ( tobacco and Nutrition account for 50% of fatal Cancers) - Healthy body weight...

A fire extinguisher is useless in an emergency unless the person can use it. T Which of the following statements about tobacco products is TRUE? A. Tobacco products contain over 4,000 different chemicals. B. All chemicals found in tobacco products are carcinogens. C. Cigarettes are the least used tobacco product. D. Tobacco products are difficult to obtain. A

IFSTA Chapter 24 In which step of the APIE process do responders initially attempt to identify the hazardous materials involved? A. Step 1: Analyze the incident B. Step 2: Plan the initial response C. Step 3: implement the response D. Step 4: Evaluate progress - ANSWER A. Step 1: Analyze the incident In wat step of the APIE process do responders direct actions to reduce or eliminate the risks present at a hazardous materials ...

The PASS will activate in what two modes? - Manual & motion-activation What are some contaminates that can get on our PPE? - Carcinogens, Hydrocarbons, Blood-borne pathogens The steel shank in turnout boots offers protection to what part of the foot? - Bottom When should a full inspection of your PPE take place? - After every alarm, After cleaning, Prior to cleaning While doffing______________. - Perform a quick inspection of any component you feel you might have damaged or contaminated ...

HEALTH ATOD GRADE A+ TEST REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024/2025 How many chemical compounds are created when smoking 1 cigarette? - ANSWERSOver 4000 Carcinogens - ANSWERSCancer causing agents How many carcinogens are in mainstream and/or sidestream smoke? - ANSWERSOver 60 What r the risk factors for smoking a cigarette? - ANSWERSHeart attack from nicotine which is addictive and raises heart rate and blood pressure Resting heart rate when smoking a cigarette = 90-110 bpm Stroke...

IFSTA Chapter 24 Exam Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct QUESTION What type of materials break down fatty skin tissues and can penetrate deeply into the body A. LFL (Lower flammable limit) b. Bases c. Be too rich to burn d. Very low flash points Answer: Bases QUESTION The reducing agent in the fire tetrahedron acts as the ______ source for the reaction A. LFL (Lower flammable limit) b. Fuel c. Be too rich to burn d. Very low flash points Answer: F...

NYS Esthetics Mock Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed A salon employee who wished to obtain hazard information about a new product for use at work should contact the: Manufacture or Distributor of products (in the form of the MSDS) Non corrosive chemicals that temporarily inflame living tissues by chemical action at the site of contact is known as Irritants Substance or agents capable of producing or causing cancer are known as: Carcinogens Adverse health effects which symptom...