Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Certification Practice Exam

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Which of the following is NOT a known effect of asbestos exposure?

  1. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

  2. Skin Growths

  3. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

  4. Pleural Plaques

The correct answer is: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is not a known effect of asbestos exposure. Asbestos exposure is primarily linked to chronic respiratory issues, malignant diseases, and specific conditions associated with asbestos, rather than acute syndromes like ARDS. Other effects associated with asbestos exposure include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow, and pleural plaques, which are calcified deposits formed on the linings of the lungs and chest cavity. Skin growths, while not the most common effect, can still occur as a result of exposure, particularly with specific types of asbestos. These conditions are much more directly related to the long-term inhalation of asbestos fibers and their impact on the respiratory system and pleural tissues, further reinforcing that ARDS is not typically recognized as a direct consequence of asbestos exposure.

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