Occupational Health and Safety Quiz
Part Two
Name:________________________________
Date:______________________________
You may save this file to your computer and after you have completed
this quiz, please print it out and return it to JoeAnn Croxford, at either
H41A Chandler Medical Center or DLAR HSRB 204 or you can attach
it to an email to ejcrox2@email.uky.edu You may also fax it to (859)
323-6002.
1. If you are bitten or scratched while working with non-human primates there is no need to
report it if it is only a slight injury that does not require medical attention.
True
False
2. If an occupational injury occurs in the handling of sharps, it must be reported to UK Workers
Care.
True
False
3. Personnel working in laboratory animal areas need to be aware of other potential
occupational-related hazards that may occur such as strains, sprains, burns, falls, and toxic
chemicals.
True
False
4. Since I have Ether listed on my protocol, there is no problem using it in the DLAR animal
facility.
True
False
5. Coxiella burnetti is the organism responsible for a zoonotic disease that is problematic with
which species?
a.
b.
c.
d.
non-human primates
wild rodents
domestic dogs
dairy goats
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6. The vast majority of purpose bred dogs and cats are generally free of zoonotic disease, but
field studies may result in exposure to _____________
a. distemper
b. rabies
c. corona virus
d. uveitis
7. Cercopithecine Herpesvirus 1 is a zoonotic disease that is potentially lethal to humans but
shows little or no effect in many species of Macaques.
True
False
8. If you sustain an injury from a non-human primate it is not necessary to report it if it is only a
scratch.
True
False
9. Rooms housing animals exposed to biologic agents that may be potential health hazards to
personnel must be clearly labeled as Biohazard rooms and the specific agents identified and
listed on the entrance to the area.
True
False
10. Working with birds is only a problem for people who already have allergies, because people
with competent immune systems can fight off all potential problems associated with them.
True
False
11. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, are there any potential risks to consider?
a.
b.
c.
d.
none that you need to worry about
only if you have direct contact with animals in surgery and are injured
possible risk associated with zoonoses and hazardous chemical or compounds
none that you can’t be immunized against
12. Individuals who may be ill, pregnant or whose health may be temporarily or permanently
immunosurppressed may wish to consult their health professionals when working with or around
laboratory animals.
True
False