General Standards Practice Test IDPH Final Exam All Chapters Well Reviewed 75 Acc, Exams of Nursing

Download General Standards Practice Test IDPH Final Exam All Chapters Well Reviewed 75 Acc and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! General Standards Practice Test IDPH Final Exam All Chapters Well Reviewed 75 Acc Which is true about insect molting? A) adult insects don't molt because they don't grow B) insects molt mainly because they need to exfoliate C) molting is the transformation from pupa to adult D) the main reason insects molt is to replace lost legs - Correct Answer a) adult insects don't molt because they don't grow Insects differ from other arthropods because insects: A) have a two-part body B) have six legs C) undergo molting D) all of the above E) none of the above - Correct Answer B) have six legs Flies differ from other insects because flies have: A) nymph and larva stages B) real brains C) short antennae D) piercing mouthparts E) only two wings - Correct Answer E) only two wings General Standards Practice Test IDPH Final Exam All Chapters Well Reviewed 75 Acc Insects that develop by complete metamorphosis... A) ...have no egg stage, and are born as larvae. B) ...have larvae that feed, grow and molt. C) ...have egg, nymph and adult stages. D) ...have immature stages resembling the adults - Correct Answer B) ...have larvae that feed, grow and molt. Which is not a common way that house mice are harmful to people and property? A) house mice cause fires B) house mice gnaw on things C) house mice consume our food D) house mice transmit Hanta virus - Correct Answer D) house mice transmit Hanta virus Which is true of house mice? A) they store food (and sometimes rodent bait) in various locations B) they prefer to consume 2 ounces of food daily in one spot C) they often travel up to 150 yards for food and water General Standards Practice Test IDPH Final Exam All Chapters Well Reviewed 75 Acc D) all the above - Correct Answer B) ...rotting honey can cause damage and attract scavenger pests. Which of these Illinois spiders should be considered dangerous? A) hobo spider B) wolf spiders C) funnel web spiders D) daddy long-legs spiders E) none of the above - Correct Answer E) none of the above Insecticides for flea control are usually best applied... A) ...to treatable areas where infested cats and dogs spend time lying down. B) ...by spraying the dogs or cats directly with a fast-acting contact pesticide. C) ...by broadcast spraying all baseboards, carpeting, flooring, and the yard. D) ...to inaccessible areas such as wall voids and behind baseboards. - Correct Answer A) ...to treatable areas where infested cats and dogs spend time lying down. General Standards Practice Test IDPH Final Exam All Chapters Well Reviewed 75 Acc Adult females of this roach are black with wings that cover about half the abdomen. A) German cockroach B) Oriental cockroach C) brown-banded cockroach D) woods cockroach E) American cockroach - Correct Answer B) Oriental cockroach Integrated Pest Management (IPM ) is not being done unless... A) ...sanitation and exclusion are performed by the client prior to pesticide application. B) ...the pest management plan calls for no pesticide use after the initial treatment. C) ...sticky traps are used to monitor pest numbers and the effectiveness of methods. D) ...a variety of control methods are considered in determining which is/are best to use. - Correct Answer D) ...a variety of control methods are considered in determining which is/are best to use. Even when IPM is used, why would pesticides be applied more often for control of structural pests than for control of agricultural pests? A) structural pests are more common - there are millions of pest species General Standards Practice Test IDPH Final Exam All Chapters Well Reviewed 75 Acc B) structural pesticides are less expensive, safer and easier to use C) all structural pests affect human health, agricultural pests do not D) action thresholds are more easily exceeded in structural pest control - Correct Answer D) action thresholds are more easily exceeded in structural pest control You inspect and find lots of adult carpet beetles in a house. Applying the principles of IPM to eliminate these pests, you first decide to... A) ...fog the house with a contact pesticide because it leaves no pesticide residue. B) ...use a light trap to capture the beetles because this does not require pesticide use. C) ...consult with the customer and inspect to find what the beetles are feeding on. D) ...tell the customer the beetles will be gone if someone cleans and vacuums the place - Correct Answer C) ...consult with the customer and inspect to find what the beetles are feeding on. For a pest management professional, a sighting log can be a useful tool for... A) ...monitoring the effectiveness of your pest management plan. B) ...reducing the time, you spend inspecting for pest activity. General Standards Practice Test IDPH Final Exam All Chapters Well Reviewed 75 Acc C) mode of application D) mode of action E) all of the above - Correct Answer B) mixture of ingredients In structural pest control, a granular pesticide might be best used for control of: A) crickets in mulch around a foundation B) boxelder bugs feeding on a tree C) mosquito larvae in a flooded ditch D) white grubs damaging a lawn - Correct Answer A) crickets in mulch around a foundation Which statement is true of dust pesticides? A) all dusts work by dehydrating the target pest B) dusts provide a physical barrier to exclude pests C) some dusts can remain active against pests indefinitely D) dusts are effective for controlling pests in air ducts - Correct Answer C) some dusts can remain active against pests indefinitely Which of the following may occur as a liquid, gel, powder and granular? General Standards Practice Test IDPH Final Exam All Chapters Well Reviewed 75 Acc A) soluble powder B) bait C) wettable powder D) emulsifiable concentrate - Correct Answer B) bait Some baits are designed to kill pests slowly, so the bait... A) ...won't kill non-target organisms. B) ...is the least-toxic pesticide available. C) ...remains active for a long time. D) ...is distributed throughout insect colonies. - Correct Answer D) ...is distributed throughout insect colonies. What is most important when baiting pests such as ants or cockroaches? A) finding where the pest built its nest B) placing bait where the pest will find it C) using several different types of bait D) replacing the bait daily to keep it fresh - Correct Answer B) placing bait where the pest will find it General Standards Practice Test IDPH Final Exam All Chapters Well Reviewed 75 Acc A liquid flowable or suspended concentrate is most similar to what other formulation? A) wettable powder B) emulsifiable concentrate C) liquid bait D) ultra-low volume E) aerosol fogger - Correct Answer A) wettable powder What is an ultra-low volume formulation? A) a pesticide that's applied at the lowest possible label rate B) any pesticide that releases its active ingredients into the air C) a pesticide that releases its active ingredient slowly over time D) a pesticide producing a mist or fog using specialized equipment - Correct Answer D) a pesticide producing a mist or fog using specialized equipment Applying a pesticide as a foam is sometimes advantageous because foam... A) ...uses less active ingredient than liquids. B) ...provides good coverage in voids and spaces. C) ...is much easier to apply than other pesticides. General Standards Practice Test IDPH Final Exam All Chapters Well Reviewed 75 Acc Which statement is true about the pesticides used in structural pest control? A) if label directions are followed, there will be no human exposure B) even the least hazardous pesticide can cause human harm C) most pesticides are safe if their signal word is CAUTION D) the toxicity of most pesticides is low, and some are non-toxic - Correct Answer B) even the least hazardous pesticide can cause human harm The higher a pesticide's LD 50... A) ...the more toxic it is. B) ...the less toxic it is. C) ...the higher the risk of exposure. D) ...the lower the risk of exposure. -Correct Answer B) ...the less toxic it is. Which statement is true? A) highly toxic pesticides are not always the most hazardous pesticides B) hazard is determined by a pesticide's safety and risk of exposure C) acute pesticide exposure is usually more serious than chronic exposure General Standards Practice Test IDPH Final Exam All Chapters Well Reviewed 75 Acc D) following label directions is one way to decrease a pesticide's LD 50 - Correct Answer A) highly toxic pesticides are not always the most hazardous pesticides Which is true about a pesticide label that does not have a signal word? A) it is mislabeled and must be reported to the USEPA B) it is not governed by state pesticide regulations C) it is non-toxic and considered safe D) none of the above -Correct Answer D) none of the above What PPE is generally best to wear when working with pesticide concentrates? A) vented goggles, chemical-resistant gloves B) unvented goggles, cloth gloves C) safety glasses with side shields, nitrile gloves D) face shield, heavy leather gloves E) stylish sunglasses, fur-lined gloves - Correct Answer C) safety glasses with side shields, nitrile gloves A way to avoid being infected with Hanta virus is to... A) ...never sweep an infested structure with a broom General Standards Practice Test IDPH Final Exam All Chapters Well Reviewed 75 Acc B) ...wear a respirator that has a HEPA filter C) ...avoid handling trapped deer mice D) ...wear safety glasses, goggles or a face shield E) ...all the above -Correct Answer E) ...all the above Eye protection should be worn when applying aerosol pesticides to cracks and crevices, to avoid pesticide exposure from: A) over-applying B) blowback C) leaching D) runoff E) all of the above -Correct Answer B) blowback When laundering pesticide-contaminated clothing... A) ... if possible, rinse them outdoors with a hose before washing. B) ...keep pesticide-contaminated clothing separate from other clothing. C) ...wash the clothing in hot water and use a strong detergent. D) ...if possible, dry the washed clothing outdoors instead of in a dryer. E) all the above -Correct Answer E) all the above General Standards Practice Test IDPH Final Exam All Chapters Well Reviewed 75 Acc C) water-saturated soil reduces adsorption and that would result in increased leaching D) excessive water in the soil would cause drift of termiticide to non- target areas - Correct Answer C) water-saturated soil reduces adsorption and that would result in increased leaching What prevents pesticides from remaining active forever? A) water B) microbes C) oxygen D) solar radiation E) all the above - Correct Answer E) all the above A pesticide spill must be reported to the Illinois Department of Public Health if... A) ...it might cause human harm B) ...it might cause harm to pets C) ...it might cause harm to non-target wildlife D) ...it causes human harm E) all the above - Correct Answer E) all the above General Standards Practice Test IDPH Final Exam All Chapters Well Reviewed 75 Acc Which statement is true about pesticide labeling? A) labeling refers only to the label on the pesticide container B) always follow the directions on the newest version of a product's label C) using a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling violates federal law D) all the above -Correct Answer C) using a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling violates federal law A Safety Data Sheet (formerly known as a Material Safety Data Sheet) tells you: A) a pesticide's properties and hazards B) how to store and dispose of a pesticide C) all of a pesticide's inert ingredients D) none of the above -Correct Answer A) a pesticide's properties and hazards Because of its importance, this section on a pesticide label is usually found just below the Signal Word. It tells the user what to do if someone is exposed to the pesticide: A) precautionary statements General Standards Practice Test IDPH Final Exam All Chapters Well Reviewed 75 Acc B) statement of practical treatment C) misuse statement D) re-entry statement E) hazard statement -Correct Answer B) statement of practical treatment How do you know if a pesticide is a general-use pesticide? A) the signal word CAUTION appears in large letters on the label B) "For professional use only by certified applicators" appears on the label C) "GENERAL USE PESTICIDE" appears in large letters on the label D) "RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE" does not appear on the label -Correct Answer D) "RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE" does not appear on the label "APIS-X is a pesticide that is harmful to bees. Application to flowering plants is not permitted." In what section of the APIS-X label would this information appear? A) misuse statement B) environmental hazards statement C) statement of practical treatment General Standards Practice Test IDPH Final Exam All Chapters Well Reviewed 75 Acc Use a 0.03% rate (1/6 fl oz or 4.75 ml per gallon of water) for general pest control. For exterior perimeter treatments, apply 2 to 10 gallons of finished spray per 1000 square feet. For termite control or heavy infestations of other pests, use the 0.06% rate (0.33 fl oz or 9.5 ml per gallon of water). You will need 300 gallons of finished spray to treat a structure for termites. How many ounces of concentrate are needed? A) 24 B) 48 C) 67 D) 96 E) 99 -Correct Answer rate = 0.33 ounces per gallon x 300 gallons = 99 ounces E) 99 Use a 0.03% rate (1/6 fl oz or 4.75 ml per gallon of water) for general pest control. General Standards Practice Test IDPH Final Exam All Chapters Well Reviewed 75 Acc For exterior perimeter treatments, apply 2 to 10 gallons of finished spray per 1000 square feet. For termite control or heavy infestations of other pests, use the 0.06% rate (0.33 fl oz or 9.5 ml per gallon of water). You will need 2 gallons of dilute material to control silverfish in an attic. If this is not a heavy infestation, how much concentrate is required? A) 1/3 fl oz B) 4.75 ml C) 0.16 fl oz D) 19 ml E) 1/12 fl oz -Correct Answer rate = 1/6 ounce per gallon x 2 gallons = 1/3 ounce A) 1/3 fl oz Use a 0.03% rate (1/6 fl oz or 4.75 ml per gallon of water) for general pest control. For exterior perimeter treatments, apply 2 to 10 gallons of finished spray per 1000 square feet. General Standards Practice Test IDPH Final Exam All Chapters Well Reviewed 75 Acc For termite control or heavy infestations of other pests, use the 0.06% rate (0.33 fl oz or 9.5 ml per gallon of water). A structure measures 40 feet by 30 feet. How many gallons will you use if you apply a rectangular band 1 foot up the foundation and 3 feet out from the foundation as a perimeter treatment at the highest allowable rate? A) 5 B) 6 C) 7 D) 8 E) 10 -Correct Answer 40 feet x (3 feet out + 1 foot up =4 feet) = 160 square feet x 2 sides = 320 square feet 30 feet x (3 feet out + 1 foot up = 4 feet) = 240 square feet x 2 sides = 240 square feet Four corners: 3 feet x 3 feet = 9 square feet x 4 corners = 36 square feet 320 + 240 + 36 = 596 square feet rate = 2 to 10 gallons per 1000 square feet 596 square feet / 1000 square feet = .596 x 10 gallons (the highest rate) = 5.96 gallons B) 6 General Standards Practice Test IDPH Final Exam All Chapters Well Reviewed 75 Acc Per the Structural Pest Control Act, you are doing "structural pest control" when you: A) use a device to control a structural pest B) apply a pesticide to control a structural pest C) use a repellent to manage house sparrows D) advertise or solicit to do structural pest control E) all the above -Correct Answer E) all the above A structural pest control license is required to prevent, repel, mitigate, curb, control or eradicate which of the following from the property of another? A) bats B) Canada geese C) wood-destroying fungi D) moles E) none of the above -Correct Answer C) wood-destroying fungi If a commercial structural pest control business loses its only Certified Technician, the General Standards Practice Test IDPH Final Exam All Chapters Well Reviewed 75 Acc business should... A) ...stop doing structural pest control until it hires another Certified Technician. B) ...stop using all restricted-use pesticides when servicing its customers. C) ...apply for a new structural pest control business license within 7 days. D) ...stop doing structural pest control until the lost technician is reported to the IDPH. -Correct Answer A) ...stop doing structural pest control until it hires another Certified Technician. If the home or employment address of a Certified Technician changes, he/she must: A) apply for a new certificate and pay a replacement fee B) ensure he/she carries their certification card until it is corrected C) telephone the Illinois Dept. of Public Health within 7 days D) notify the Illinois Dept. of Public Health in writing within 15 days - Correct Answer D) notify the Illinois Dept. of Public Health in writing within 15 days The Environmental Protection Act prohibits structural pesticides from being... General Standards Practice Test IDPH Final Exam All Chapters Well Reviewed 75 Acc A) ...used for the control of mosquito eggs, larvae and adults. B) ...stored too close to wells and community water supplies. C) ...used by uncertified or unemployed pest control technicians. D) ...applied in a day care center when children are present. -Correct Answer B) ...stored too close to wells and community water supplies. Which is correct about a pest management professional servicing a public school? A) the PMP must serve as the school's "IPM Coordinator" B) the PMP's service must adhere to the principles of IPM C) the PMP must not apply pesticides when children are present D) none of the above -Correct Answer D) none of the above Which is required when applying a dust pesticide in a patient room at a health care facility? A) the patient must be removed from the room before the application B) a sign must be posted warning people to keep out for at least 2 hours C) labels and safety data sheets must be provided to a facility employee in charge D) all of the above -Correct Answer D) all of the above