Determining the "Acceptable Risk" Level Is Complicated Because

question 64

Multiple Choice

Determining the "acceptable risk" level is complicated because

• A) we do not know the consequences of a particular hazard.
• B) we cannot predict when an event will occur.
• C) we do not know how many hazards are linked to one another.
• D) different people have different attitudes about what is acceptable and what is not.
• E) risk is never acceptable.

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Definitions:

Controlled Substance

a drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by government due to its potential for abuse or addiction.

Vasodilators

Medications or substances that relax and expand blood vessels, improving blood flow and reducing blood pressure.

Blood Pressure

Measurement of the force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, usually measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).

Circulation

The movement of fluid in a loop or system, often referring to the movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels in the body.