NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
Question
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Formaldehyde
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Kerosene
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Carbon Monoxide
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Radon
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Detailed explanation-1: -Formaldehyde: Present in products made of pressed wood and formaldehyde-based resins (e.g. plywood and fiberboard), and used in furniture, paneling, flooring, etc.
Detailed explanation-2: -Common examples of VOCs that may be present in our daily lives are: benzene, ethylene glycol, formaldehyde, methylene chloride, tetrachloroethylene, toluene, xylene, and 1, 3-butadiene.
Detailed explanation-3: -Formaldehyde-based resins are used to manufacture composite and engineered wood products used in cabinetry, countertops, moldings, furniture, shelving, stair systems, flooring, wall sheathing, support beams and trusses and many other household applications.
Detailed explanation-4: -Laminates, Resins, and Adhesives Chemical-based resins are used in common building materials such as plywood, fiberboard, wood paneling, linoleum, and vinyl flooring (to name a few). Furthermore, the adhesives used to install flooring, tiles, and cabinets can also increase airborne VOC levels.
Detailed explanation-5: -Formaldehyde is a priority VOC because of its frequent occurrence in indoor air and the serious health outcomes resulting from exposure.