Asbestos Study Guide Exam.

Asbestos Study Guide Exam. Name four characteristics of asbestos - correct answer Naturally occurring, fibrous, hydrated, mineral and silicates What type of asbestos is the fibrous serpentine - correct answer chrysotile (white asbestos) Name the 5 amphiboles - correct answer Amosite Tremolite Actinolite Crocidolite Anthopyllite Name physical properties of asbestos - correct answer fire resistant spinnability tensile strength strong and durable resists fungus growth corrosion heat acids vermin What were some of the uses of asbestos - correct answer brake lining in cars and air craft pipes for water and sewer systems What is the most common asbestos - correct answer Chrysotile (white asbestos) 3Mg O - Si O2 - 2H2O What is the second most common asbestos - correct answer Amosite (brown asbestos) Fe Mg SiO3 What is the third most common asbestos but rare - correct answer Crocidolite (blue asbestos) Na Fe [SiO3] 2H3O What to amphibole fibers used commercially are extremely hazardous - correct answer Amosite and crocidolite What 6 diseases are associated with asbestos - correct answer Lung Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Asbestosis, Mesothelioma and Colon-Rectal Cancer What does asbestos cause in the lungs - correct answer Bronchogenic carcinoma What is asbestosis - correct answer A pneumoconiosis a diffuse, interstitial, non-malignant scarring of the lungs often goes un-noticed occurs from high exposures What is Dyspnea? - correct answer Undue shortness of breath, asbestos-related What is Rales? - correct answer Crackling sounds heard when heart is listened to via stethoscope Related to asbestos What is finger clubbing related to? - correct answer Asbestos How are we exposed to asbestos - correct answer Air, water, soil, food and occupational What are some uses of asbestos - correct answer Shingles, thermal system insulation, brake/clutch lining, water pipes siding, cement filler, wire insulation, spray-on acoustical material