Pesticide Application Final Exam Questions & Answer Graded 100%

Which statement about pesticide label names and ingredients is true? - ANSWER-Various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products may contain the same active ingredient "Do not breathe vapors or spray mists" is an example of a(n): - ANSWER-Specific action statement The LD50 and Carcinogenicity test results are found on the pesticide label. - ANSWER-False The capacity of a pesticide to cause short term (acute) or long term (chronic) injury is referred to as its: - ANSWER-Toxicity Which signal word is associated with a very low oral LD50 value? - ANSWER-Danger-Poison Which statement about first first aid response for pesticide exposure to the eye is false? - ANSWER-You should drip water or saline solution directly into the eye The suggested formula for "risk" is what? - ANSWER-Risk = Toxicity x Exposure The most common route of exposure to applicators is which route? - ANSWER-Dermal Which of the following statements about the harmful effects of pesticides is false? - ANSWER-The most common form of pesticide exposure is by inhalation. Which statement about pesticide toxicity is true? - ANSWER-A pesticide with an oral LD50 of 5mg/kg is more toxic than a pesticide with an LD50 of 250 mg/kg. Given their modes of action, which type of pesticides are most likely to result in nerve damage? - ANSWER-insecticides Why is it so important to wash your hands after handling pesticides, even if you use gloves? - ANSWER-All of these answers are correct You are supervising people who are applying insecticides in a forest, and one of the workers is experiencing the following symptoms: Pinpoint pupils Convulsions and uncontrollable muscle twitching Secretions from the nose and mouth Difficulty breathing You suspect this person is experiencing: - ANSWER-Severe poisoning Which statement about PPE requirements listed on the pesticide label is true? - ANSWER-A label may have different PPE requirements for pesticide handlers and early-entry workers