Chapter 2 Health and Safety

Question 1

Having direct contact with a chemical through skin absorption means you have experienced
______.
A) exposure
B) proximity
C) dose
D) harm

Answer 1

A) exposure

Question 2

A responder has been exposed to a single dose of a material during an emergency response,
best describing ____________.
A) acute effects
B) chronic effects
C) acute exposure
D) chronic exposure

Answer 2

C) acute exposure

Question 3

A responder has been exposed to a single exposure or repeated doses or exposures over a relatively long period of time, best describing ____________.
A) acute effects
B) chronic effects
C) acute exposure
D) chronic exposure

Answer 3

B) chronic effects

Question 4

Defined as the ability of a substance to cause injury to a biological tissue.
A) Exposure
B) Toxicity
C) acute effects
D) chronic exposure

Answer 4

B) Toxicity

Question 5

A responder is exhibiting signs and symptoms as he/she is resting in rehab after performing
control functions at a hazardous materials incident, best describing ____________.
A) acute effects
B) chronic effects
C) acute exposure
D) chronic exposure

Answer 5

A) acute effects

Question 6

Routes of exposure are a prime way for hazardous materials to enter the body and cause harm.
The route that is most common and dangerous is ________.
A) inhalation
B) ingestion
C) injection
D) skin absorption

Answer 6

A) inhalation

Question 7

The introduction of a chemical into the body through the mouth or inhaled chemicals trapped in saliva and swallowed best describes what type of exposure?
A) inhalation
B) Skin absorption
C) ingestion
D) direct contact

Answer 7

C) ingestion

Question 8

An acid burn on skin is what type of exposure?
A) inhalation
B) Skin absorption
C) ingestion
D) direct contact

Answer 8

D) direct contact

Question 9

Prohibiting personnel from drinking, eating, or smoking except in designated areas, such as
rehab, after decontamination will prevent exposure through _______.
A) ingestion
B) injection
C) direct contact
D) skin absorption

Answer 9

A) ingestion

Question 10

Being exposed to a high-pressure stream of gases or liquids could introduce hazardous
materials into your body similar to the manner in which flu shots are administered with
pneumatic guns is this method of exposure.
A) Inhalation
B) Injection
C) Ingestion
D) Skin absorption

Answer 10

B) Injection

Question 11

Which of the following statements is fatal when discussing dose response to a material?
A) Small amount over a short period of time (60 mins)
B) Small amount over a long period of time (24 hrs)
C) Large amount over a short period of time (60 mins)
D) Large amount over a long period of time (24 hrs)

Answer 11

C) Large amount over a short period of time (60 mins)

Question 12

A ______ effect occurs when a chemical enters the bloodstream and attacks target organs?
A) dose
B) local
C) systemic
D) toxic

Answer 12

C) systemic

Question 13

The term for a systemic poison that attacks the blood system is ______.
A) hematotoxin
B) nephrotoxin
C) neurotoxin
D) teratogen

Answer 13

A) hematotoxin

Question 14

This type of harm involves exposure to either hot or cold temperatures.
A) Corrosive
B) Etiological
C) Mechanical
D) Thermal

Answer 14

D) Thermal

Question 15

Inhalation of corrosive gases causing burns or acute swelling to the upper respiratory tract is
a result of which harm event?
A) Corrosive
B) Etiological
C) Poisonous
D) Radiation

Answer 15

A) Corrosive

Question 16

Events created by uncontrolled exposures to living microorganisms?
A) Corrosive
B) Etiological
C) Poisonous
D) Radiation

Answer 16

B) Etiological

Question 17

Events resulting from direct contact with fragments and blast effects scattered because of a container failure, explosion, bombing, or shock wave is what?
A) Thermal
B) Mechanical
C) Poisonous
D) Asphyxiation

Answer 17

B) Mechanical

Question 18

What is the measurement of toxicity where the concentration of an inhaled substance results
in death among 50% of the test populace?
A) Lethal concentration
B) Lethal dose
C) Parts per million
D) Parts per billion

Answer 18

A) Lethal concentration

Question 19

What is the measurement of toxicity where the concentration of an ingested, absorbed, or injected substance results in death among 50% of the test populace?
A) Lethal concentration
B) Lethal dose
C) Parts per million
D) Parts per billion

Answer 19

B) Lethal dose

Question 20

This is the 15-minute, time-weighted average exposure that should not be exceeded at any
one time, nor be repeated more than four times daily with a 60-minute rest period between each
exposure.
A) Threshold-limit value/time-weighted average
B) Permissible exposure limit
C) Short-term exposure limit
D) Level that is immediately dangerous to life or health

Answer 20

C) Short-term exposure limit

Question 21

The maximum airborne concentration of a material to which an average healthy person may be exposed repeatedly for 8 hours each day, 40 hours per week without suffering adverse effects?
A) Threshold-limit value/time-weighted average
B) Permissible exposure limit
C) Short-term exposure limit
D) Level that is immediately dangerous to life or health

Answer 21

A) Threshold-limit value/time-weighted average

Question 22

An atmospheric concentration of any toxic, corrosive, or asphyxiant substance that poses an immediate threat to life, or would cause irreversible or delayed adverse health effects, or would interfere with an individual’s ability to escape from a dangerous atmosphere?

Answer 22

(IDLH) Immediately Dangerious to life or health

Question 23

Infrared waves, radio waves, and visible light are all examples of _______ radiation, which
is also characterized by its lack of energy to remove electrons from atoms.
A) non-ionizing
B) ionizing
C) X-ray
D) nuclear

Answer 23

A) non-ionizing

Question 24

Largest of the common radioactive particles, these have an extremely limited penetrating
power, and primarily have an internal hazard when ingested or inhaled.
A) Alpha
B) Beta
C) Gamma
D) Neutron

Answer 24

A) Alpha

Question 25

This is the most dangerous form of common radiation because of the speed at which it moves, its ability to pass through human tissue, and the great distances it can travel. A) Alpha B) Beta C) Gamma D) Neutron

Answer 25

C) Gamma

Question 26

This heat-related condition is indicated by an inflammation of the skin resulting from prolonged exposure and a decrease of the body's ability to tolerate heat. A) Heat rash B) Heat cramps C) Heat exhaustion D) Heat stroke

Answer 26

A) Heat rash

Question 27

This heat-related condition exhibits as a mild form of shock when the circulatory system begins to fail as a result of the body's inadequate effort to give off excessive heat. A) Heat rash B) Heat cramps C) Heat exhaustion D) Heat stroke

Answer 27

C) Heat exhaustion

Question 28

This heat-related condition is severe and sometimes fatal condition resulting from failure of the temperature regulating capacity of the body A) Heat rash B) Heat cramps C) Heat exhaustion D) Heat stroke

Answer 28

D) Heat stroke

Question 29

Heat stress should be managed through a series of both administrative controls and the use of PPE cooling devices. This option utilizes an airline and large quantities of breathing air, which supply airlines attached to the chemical protective clothing. A) Air-cooled jackets and suits B) Ice-cooled vests C) Liquid-cooled vests and suits D) Phase-change cooling technology

Answer 29

A) Air-cooled jackets and suits

Question 30

This PPE cooling option utilizes a pump that circulates a chilled substance through a vest or full body-cooling garment. These units often add weight to the wearer and bulk to the CPC. A) Air-cooled jackets and suits B) Ice-cooled vests C) Liquid-cooled vests and suits D) Phase-change cooling technology

Answer 30

C) Liquid-cooled vests and suits

Question 31

Two factors that significantly influence the development of cold injuries are ambient temperature and ___________. A) humidity B) rainfall amount C) snow depth D) wind velocity

Answer 31

D) wind velocity

Question 32

Which of the following is not a good practice for operating in cold environments? A) Allowing responders to wear phase-change vests B) Monitoring physical working conditions C) Providing warm shelters for donning and doffing D) Scheduling work and rest periods

Answer 32

A) Allowing responders to wear phase-change vests

Question 33

What should responders be provided to prevent exposure to excessive noise? A) Earmuffs B) Hardhats C) Headsets D) Nomex hood

Answer 33

A) Earmuffs

Question 34

A _____________ is the cornerstone of an effective employee health management program. A) medical exercise program B) medical physical program C) medical safety program D) medical surveillance program

Answer 34

D) medical surveillance program

Question 35

During pre-employment screening, a determination of fitness to wear respiratory protection is accomplished through . A) an endurance test B) fit testing C) an obstacle course D) a pre-employment screening

Answer 35

B) fit testing

Question 36

Specific responsibilities of EMS or medical group personnel include the following EXCEPT: A) Communication with local hospitals. B) Decontamination personnel. C) Monitoring of Pre-entry and post-entry vitals. D) Treatment and triage area.

Answer 36

B) Decontamination personnel.

Question 37

Hazmat emergencies and the potential health risks from exposures can create high levels of _________ stress for both responders and their families. A) critical B) monetary C) physiological D) psychological

Answer 37

D) psychological

Question 38

Recognizing the relationship between the environment being encountered, the response objectives, the PPE user, and the PPE ensemble used explains this PPE program component. A) Equipment selection and use B) Hazard assessment C) Medical monitoring D) Training program

Answer 38

A) Equipment selection and use