Mesothelioma Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are the characteristics of asbestos? Hazardous substance, incombustible, chemical resistant, fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate. What are the six silicate minerals that make up asbestos? Amosite, chrysotile, templite, actinloite, anthrophyllite, and crocidolite. How many current and retired workers are exposed to asbestos? 8-10 million Of the 8-10 million current and retired workers that are exposed to asbestos, what percentage will die of cancer due to asbe...

NBCE Part III review questions with Verified Solutions WHAT IS THE MOST LIKELY DIAGNOSIS IN A 45-YEAR-OLD MALE WEST INDIAN SEASONAL WORKER WITH DYSPNEA, HEMOPTYSIS AND NIGHT SWEATS FOR THE PAST THREE MONTHS? TUBERCULOSIS ASTHMA SARCOIDOSIS CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE TB WHAT IS THE MOST LIKELY CAUSATIVE ORGANISM IN THIS PATIENT? CHLAMYDIA PNEUMONIAE PNEUMOCYSTIS JIROVECI STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS WHICH IS THE BEST CULTURE MEDIUM FOR THE ABOVE CAU...

Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Training/ 94 Q&A/ . Terms like: What part of the lungs does Mesothelioma affect? - Answer: affects the mesothermic layer of the lungs What is the typical latency period for lung cancer? - Answer: 20-30 years. PACM - Answer: Presumed Asbestos Containing Material

Asbestos Contract Supervisor Exam Tested Questions With Revised Correct Answers < UPDATED & ALREADY PASSED > What is asbestos? Synthetic fiber Man-made fiber Fiberglass Natural Occurring fiber - ANSWER : Natural Occurring fiber Health Effects of Asbestos? Mesothelioma Asbestosis Lung Cancer All of the above - ANSWER : All of the above The three most common asbestos forms are crocidolite, amosite, and chrysotile. True False - ANSWER : True A material that when dry...

What are common symptoms of mesothelioma? - Answer-Persistent stomach pain, persistent shortness of breath, persistent chest pain Which of the of the following is a common symptom of lung cancer? - Answer-Persistent cough or change in cough pattern Which of the following is necessary insurance coverage necessary for asbestos contractors? - Answer-500,000 per occurrence for bodily injusry and property damage combined Start up sequence is as follows - Answer-- post warning signs - pre-cl...

Which of the following would NOT be found in the conditions section of a homeowners insurance policy? Subrogation rights Duties of the insured Insurance premium Mortgagee clause - ️️The insurance premium is not shown in the conditions section of the homeowner policy. Which of the following is true regarding dealers physical damage coverage under a garage policy? It is a blanket limit for covered autos. It extends coverage to customers' autos. It is an annual maximum limit f...

which chemical exposure is associated with a liver cancer called angiosarcoma - vinyl chloride which chemical exposure is associated with lung cancer called mesothelioma - asbestos most common approach used to asses skin exposure to a contaminant - using pad or dosimeters Biological agents - bacteria, viruses, and fungi (moulds) three specific types of exposures occupational hygiene focuses. - chemical agents biological agents physical agents steps occupational hygienists sequentially mov...

NBCE PART III REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ WHAT IS THE MOST LIKELY DIAGNOSIS IN A 45-YEAR-OLD MALE WEST INDIAN SEASONAL WORKER WITH DYSPNEA, HEMOPTYSIS AND NIGHT SWEATS FOR THE PAST THREE MONTHS? TUBERCULOSIS ASTHMA SARCOIDOSIS CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE TB WHAT IS THE MOST LIKELY CAUSATIVE ORGANISM IN THIS PATIENT? CHLAMYDIA PNEUMONIAE PNEUMOCYSTIS JIROVECI STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS WHICH IS THE BEST CULTURE MEDIUM FOR T...

Characteristics of asbestos: CORRECT ANSWER Fibrous mineral, fireproof, acid resistant, heat resistant from 500-1500 Celsius. How many types of asbestos containing materials are there? CORRECT ANSWER 2 friable, and non-friable Friable asbestos: CORRECT ANSWER Can be crumbled by hand, used in sheet gasket material, and insulation. Non-friable asbestos: CORRECT ANSWER Cannot be crumbled by hand, floors and tiles, used in gaskets. When can asbestos become a health hazard? CORRECT ANSWER...

What are common symptoms of mesothelioma? correct answersPersistent stomach pain, persistent shortness of breath, persistent chest pain Which of the of the following is a common symptom of lung cancer? correct answersPersistent cough or change in cough pattern Which of the following is necessary insurance coverage necessary for asbestos contractors? correct answers500,000 per occurrence for bodily injusry and property damage combined Start up sequence is as follows correct answers- post...