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5.0 AQUATIC & MOSQUITO EXAM 2025
|ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
Outline how to properly use PPE such as work clothes, spray suits, and eye
protection. - Correct-answer---work clothes: at minimum, wear long-sleeved shirt,
long pants, shoes, socks. firmly woven.
-coveralls: cover entire body except feet, head, and hands; fabric ones aren't
chemical resistant
-spray suit: chemical resistant and can be worn instead of coveralls
-eye/face protection: wear tight-fitting, non-fogging protective eyewear
whenever using pressurized equipment or liquid concentrate, chance of
mist/dusts/splashes, or label says to wear eye PPE
Describe the types of gloves to wear when handling pesticides and how to wear
them. - Correct-answer---unlined chemical-resistant gloves
-don't use baby powder to help put on gloves; wash hands before putting on
gloves
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Discuss and describe the common types of respirators you might use. - Correct-
answer---2 basic types: air purifying and air supplying; we will focus on air-
purifying respirators
-2 types of air purifying respirators:
1) *dust/mist respirators*: particulates, dusts, and spray mists; N95
2) *vapor-removing respirators*: organic vapor cartridge,
Explain the importance of fitting a respirator and how often a person should do
so. - Correct-answer---respirators need to fit to be effective; there must be an
unbroken seal between face and facepiece
-a person should do a fit test before using a respirator for the 1st time, perform a
quick fit check every time you use a respirator, and another fit test annually or
when ever a change in physical condition could affect respirator fit
Describe how to wash, and when to discard, PPE. - Correct-answer--*Fabric
Clothing - wash*: wash by shaking pesticide dust/granules off outdoors first, then
prerinse clothing in container or in washer, then wash clothes separate from
other clothes in hot water at highest water setting with a heavy-duty liquid
detergent, drain wash water, check clothes for visible staining/unusual odor, and
if it does have stain or odor wash another time and discard if still there, if it's not
discarded, then line dry clothing
*Fabric Clothing - discard*: when contaminated with pesticide concentrate; if
unusual stain/odor is not removed from clothes after washing 2x
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*Respirators*: clean and store after each use; follow manufacturer's
specifications; look for tears, facepiece damage, wear, and missing parts; wash in
warm detergent water and store properly if respirator can be disassembled; and
must also be disinfected
*Gloves/Footwear*: wash outside of theese with detergent and water; after
removing, wash them inside/out with detergent and water, rinsing thoroughly;
test gloves for leaks
Know the Law: Do employers have to make sure respirators are properly fitted to
their employees? - Correct-answer--Yes.
Know the Law: Do employers with one or more employees have to comply with
the Hazard Communication Standard? - Correct-answer--Yes.
Explain when you should assume that a pesticide exposure has occurred. -
Correct-answer---assume that any symptoms occuring while or soon after
working with a pesticide are caused by a pesticide
-symptoms include being nauseated or feverish (non-specific)
List the types of info on labels and SDSs that can help you respond to a pesticide
exposure . - Correct-answer---a list of symptoms
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-emergency contact numbers and info for doctors/first responders
-general/specific fist aid measures to take if exposed
Outline when medical attention is warranted. - Correct-answer--when someone:
-exhibits any illness while, or soon after, working with pesticides or in a treated
area
-has swallowed pesticide
-has gotten a pesticide in eyes
-exhibits symptoms of poisoning or injury following dermal or inhalation exposure
to pesticide
Describe the proper actions to take when a victim needs medical attention. -
Correct-answer---ideally, call for medical help immediately
-if alone with victim or if you are the victim, first get them out of exposure
situation (i.e. contaminated clothing)
-begin first aid
-accompany person to medical facility
-bring product label/sds, let medical facility know what pesticides were used, the
type/extent of exposure, in what liquid the pesticide had been diluted, and the
victim's condition.
-may call Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222)
5.0 AQUATIC & MOSQUITO EXAM 2025
|ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
Outline how to properly use PPE such as work clothes, spray suits, and eye
protection. - Correct-answer---work clothes: at minimum, wear long-sleeved shirt,
long pants, shoes, socks. firmly woven.
-coveralls: cover entire body except feet, head, and hands; fabric ones aren't
chemical resistant
-spray suit: chemical resistant and can be worn instead of coveralls
-eye/face protection: wear tight-fitting, non-fogging protective eyewear
whenever using pressurized equipment or liquid concentrate, chance of
mist/dusts/splashes, or label says to wear eye PPE
Describe the types of gloves to wear when handling pesticides and how to wear
them. - Correct-answer---unlined chemical-resistant gloves
-don't use baby powder to help put on gloves; wash hands before putting on
gloves
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Discuss and describe the common types of respirators you might use. - Correct-
answer---2 basic types: air purifying and air supplying; we will focus on air-
purifying respirators
-2 types of air purifying respirators:
1) *dust/mist respirators*: particulates, dusts, and spray mists; N95
2) *vapor-removing respirators*: organic vapor cartridge,
Explain the importance of fitting a respirator and how often a person should do
so. - Correct-answer---respirators need to fit to be effective; there must be an
unbroken seal between face and facepiece
-a person should do a fit test before using a respirator for the 1st time, perform a
quick fit check every time you use a respirator, and another fit test annually or
when ever a change in physical condition could affect respirator fit
Describe how to wash, and when to discard, PPE. - Correct-answer--*Fabric
Clothing - wash*: wash by shaking pesticide dust/granules off outdoors first, then
prerinse clothing in container or in washer, then wash clothes separate from
other clothes in hot water at highest water setting with a heavy-duty liquid
detergent, drain wash water, check clothes for visible staining/unusual odor, and
if it does have stain or odor wash another time and discard if still there, if it's not
discarded, then line dry clothing
*Fabric Clothing - discard*: when contaminated with pesticide concentrate; if
unusual stain/odor is not removed from clothes after washing 2x
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*Respirators*: clean and store after each use; follow manufacturer's
specifications; look for tears, facepiece damage, wear, and missing parts; wash in
warm detergent water and store properly if respirator can be disassembled; and
must also be disinfected
*Gloves/Footwear*: wash outside of theese with detergent and water; after
removing, wash them inside/out with detergent and water, rinsing thoroughly;
test gloves for leaks
Know the Law: Do employers have to make sure respirators are properly fitted to
their employees? - Correct-answer--Yes.
Know the Law: Do employers with one or more employees have to comply with
the Hazard Communication Standard? - Correct-answer--Yes.
Explain when you should assume that a pesticide exposure has occurred. -
Correct-answer---assume that any symptoms occuring while or soon after
working with a pesticide are caused by a pesticide
-symptoms include being nauseated or feverish (non-specific)
List the types of info on labels and SDSs that can help you respond to a pesticide
exposure . - Correct-answer---a list of symptoms
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-emergency contact numbers and info for doctors/first responders
-general/specific fist aid measures to take if exposed
Outline when medical attention is warranted. - Correct-answer--when someone:
-exhibits any illness while, or soon after, working with pesticides or in a treated
area
-has swallowed pesticide
-has gotten a pesticide in eyes
-exhibits symptoms of poisoning or injury following dermal or inhalation exposure
to pesticide
Describe the proper actions to take when a victim needs medical attention. -
Correct-answer---ideally, call for medical help immediately
-if alone with victim or if you are the victim, first get them out of exposure
situation (i.e. contaminated clothing)
-begin first aid
-accompany person to medical facility
-bring product label/sds, let medical facility know what pesticides were used, the
type/extent of exposure, in what liquid the pesticide had been diluted, and the
victim's condition.
-may call Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222)
