Hazmat 11

Question 1

the seventh step in the eight step process(*****)

Answer 1

Decontamination

Question 2

The entire process of decontamination should be directed toward confinement of the contamination within the (**) and removing it with in the (**) to maintain safety and health

Answer 2

hot zone

decon corridor

Question 3

(****) A hazardous material the physically remains on or in people, animals, the environment or equipment, thereby creating a continuing risk of exposure out inside the HOT zone.

Answer 3

Contaminant

Question 4

(****)the process of transferring a hazardous material from its source to people…….

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Contamination

Question 5

(*****) The process by which people, animals, the environment, and equipment are subject to or come in contact with a hazardous material…

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Exposure

Question 6

(****0 A position within the hazmat branch which has the responsibility for identifying the location of the decon corridor, assigning stations, managing all decontamination procedures, and identifying the types of decontamination necessary

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Decontamination Officer

Question 7

(***( the physical and or chemical process of reducing and preventing the spread of contamination form persons and equipment ….

Answer 7

decontamination

Question 8

OSHA defines (****) as the removal of hazardous substances from employees and their equipment to the extent necessary to preclude foreseeable health effects

Answer 8

decontamination

Question 9

(**) (A) a chemical reaction involving the molecular breakdown of protective clothing material or equipment due to contact with a chemical. (B) the molecular breakdown of the spilled or released material to render it less hazardous.

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degradation

Question 10

(**) the process of destroying the majority of recognized pathogenic micro organisms

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disinfection

Question 11

(*****) the process of destroying all micro organisms in or on a object.

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sterilization

Question 12

(***) A temporary holding area for contaminated people until a decontamination corridor is set up.

Answer 12

safe refuge area

Question 13

The DECON team is managed by the (*******) and is responsible for determining, implementing, and evaluating the DECON procedure.

Answer 13

DECON leader

Question 14

(***) A distinct area with in the WARM zone that functions as a protective buffer and bridge between the HOT and the COLD zone, where decontamination stations and personnel are located to conduct decontamination procedures.

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Decontamination corridor

Question 15

(*****) the initial phase of the decontamination process during which the amount of the surface contaminant is significantly reduced.

Answer 15

Gross decontamination

Question 16

(***) The second phase of the decontamination process designed to chemically or physically remove surface contaminants to a safe and acceptable level.

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Secondary decontamination

Question 17

(***) The physical process of immediately reducing contamination of individuals in potentially life threatening situations with or without formal establishment of a decontamination corridor.

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emergency decontamination

Question 18

(***) The planned a systematic process of reducing to a level ALARA.

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Technical Decontamination

Question 19

(****) operations are normally conducted in support of emergency responder RECON and ENTRY operations at a hazardous materials incident, as well as for contaminated victims requiring medical treatment.

Answer 19

technical DECON

Question 20

(****) the process of decontaminating large numbers of people in the fastest possible time to reduce surface contamination to a safe level

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emergency DECON

Question 21

Radioactive particles sticking to the outside of your PPE would be an example of (****) of the garment

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contamination

Question 22

Gamma rays passing through the PPE and impacting your body would be an example of an (****)

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exposure

Question 23

(****) generally means any contaminant on the outside of PPE or equipment …

Answer 23

contamination

Question 24

(****) means the a person has been subjected to a toxic substance or harmful physical agent through any route of entry into the body.

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exposure

Question 25

The most common cause of responder and response equipment contamination comes from poor (*******) exercised during DECON and clean up operations.

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organization and discipline

Question 26

If contact is made with a contaminate, move personnel to a (******) within the HOT zone until they can be DECON

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safe refuge area

Question 27

(*****) are found on the outer surface of a material but have not been absorbed into the material.

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Surface contaminants

Question 28

(******) are generally viewed as being absorbed into the material at the molecular level but they may also permeate into microscopic physical spaces between fibers and fabrics.

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Permeation contaminants

Question 29

(******) occurs when a person comes into direct physical contact with a contaminant or when a person comes into contact with any object that has the contaminant on it.

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Direct contamination

Question 30

Direct contamination usually occurs while working in the (***) preforming leak and spill control tasks.

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HOT zone

Question 31

(******) are the most common areas that get contaminated

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gloves and boots

Question 32

(******) occurs when a person who is already contaminated makes contact with a person or object that was not previously contaminated.

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secondary contamination

Question 33

Secondary contamination is a greater problem when dealing with liquids (*****)

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liquids and soils

Question 34

(******) cause damage to the human body as a result of a single or short duration exposure.

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High acute toxicity contaminants

Question 35

(******) repeated exposure over time (even decades) to these substances can cause damage to target organs or the onset of serious debilitating injuries.

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Chronic toxicity contaminants

Question 36

(*****) these are substances that can act during pregnancy to cause adverse effects on the fetus....

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Embryotoxic Tratogenic contaminants

Question 37

the terogenic period of greatest susceptibility is in the first (******) or pregnancy

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twelve weeks

Question 38

(*****) are substances that produce skin and respiratory hypersensitivity.

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allergens

Question 39

(*****) these are substances that readily ignite and burn in air and are persistent.

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Flammable contaminants

Question 40

(*****) these contaminants include ethers; olefins with hydrogen, chlorine, and fluorine atoms....

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Highly reactive or explosive contaminants

Question 41

Metal tools, such as spatulas and shovels, should not be used to clean up (*******) because metal contaminant can lead to explosive decomposition.

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peroxide contaminants

Question 42

(*****) these contaminants react with water or moisture and therefore water should not be used for decon.

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Water reactive contaminants

Question 43

(******) are microorganisms such as viruses and fungi.....

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etiological contaminants

Question 44

if an etiologic has been spilled in a laboratory setting there will likely be an aerosol hazard. Waiting (******) minutes for the aerosol to settle before entry can significantly reduce the risk of exposure.

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30 to 60 minutes

Question 45

(******) the ability of a biological material to cause disease.

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virulence

Question 46

(*****) refers to the number of organisms that have been ingested, absorbed, or inhaled during an exposure.

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dose

Question 47

(****) emitters present both the possibility of becoming airborne and creating high radiation levels near the surface of the contaminated area.

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BETA

Question 48

there is an additional hazard of (******) coming off tiny bits of radioactive materials that may be spread all around the area.

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gamma rays

Question 49

the passage of 7 half lives will bring the radiation level down to (*****) of what it is at the time you take your first reading. In 10 half lives, the level will be down to

Answer 49

1% | 0.1%

Question 50

Decontamination methods can be divided into two basic categories (****)

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physical and chemical

Question 51

(*****) using detergents are the most common methods for DECON personnel, since large amounts of water are almost always available.

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dilution and washing

Question 52

Neutralization is the process used on corrosive to bring the pH of the final solution to somewhere within the range of (******).

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5 pH to 9pH

Question 53

According to the EPA the ideal substance to use for the neutralization of alkaline corrosives are (*****), and (******) when neutralizing acids

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citric acid | sodium sesqucarbonate.

Question 54

the (******) will also coordinate the establishment of a safe refuge area.

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decon team

Question 55

Personnel Providing support to the DECON TEAM and not involved in direct DECON operations should be trained to at least (******)

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first responder operations level

Question 56

When a hazmat incident occurs outdoors, the decon site should be accessible from a (******)

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hard surfaced road

Question 57

the decon corridor is simply a pathway from the HOT zone into the DECON area, with the exit near the (*********)

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warm zone/cold zone interface

Question 58

The DECON leader should be trained to the (***********)

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Hazardous material technician level

Question 59

Those stations that require entry personnel to be scrubbed or to remove their PPE should be staffed with (*&&&&&&) decon member.

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two

Question 60

the DECON team can usually operate safely using CPC (******) from the PPE being used by the entry team.

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one level down

Question 61

The most common level of protection for the DECON TEAM is (********) and SCBA

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chemical SPLASH protective clothing level B

Question 62

Multi step DECON operations can be broken down into two broad phases (*******)

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gross decon and secondary decon

Question 63

Except for those at the (******), there is no need for you to physically contact your customer.

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doffing station

Question 64

approximately (****) of contaminants can be removed by just undressing

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80%

Question 65

When acids and bases have contacted bare skin, the minimum amount of time for a water flush is at least (******)

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20 minutes

Question 66

The majority of personnel contamination occurs to the (******)

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hand and feet

Question 67

Responders should always be medically evaluated after entry. Vital signs are taken (******) after rest and oral rehydration to ensure adequate recovery from the stress on entry.

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10 -15 minutes

Question 68

Optimal operating pressures for both automatic and standard fire department nozzles are approximately (******) with average flows or 150 gpm per nozzle.

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30 to 50 psi

Question 69

The greatest challenge in a mass DECON operation will be the (******)

Answer 69

management and control of people

Question 70

Studies involving chemical warfare agents show that victims should be washed for at least (********)

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3 minutes but no longer than 5 minutes

Question 71

Injured victims should be sorted into (*********)

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ambulatory and non ambulatory

Question 72

Ambulatory victims are able to understand directions, talk, and walk unassisted, Classified as (*******) or minor

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priority 3

Question 73

Non ambulatory Victims who are unconscious unresponsive, or unable to move unassisted. Classified as (*******) immediate or (******) delayed

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priority 1 | priority 2

Question 74

Position the engine company to create a herding line between the apparatus and a building wall or other structure. the lane should be (*****) wide

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12 to 16 feet

Question 75

Engine company personnel should attach (*****) nozzles on the opposite side of the pump panel and set them for a wide fog pattern. the operator should engage the pump and maintain a pressure between (******) at the panel.

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2 to 3 | 30 to 50 psi

Question 76

If using engine companies with side mount pump, the pump panels must face the street curbside. the engine companies should be positioned (*****) apart.

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12 to 16 feet

Question 77

Safety showers have special deluge heads that deliver (******) gallon per minute

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30 to 50

Question 78

Before jumping into clean up activities, make sure you have sufficiently a detailed and coordinated DECON PLAN that is documented in the overall (*****)

Answer 78

SITE SAFETY PLAN

Question 79

engines exposed to toxic dust should have there (*****) replaced

Answer 79

air filters

Question 80

All personnel involved in the disposal of hazardous waste must be trained in the provisions of the (******)

Answer 80

RCRA

Question 81

All hazardous waste containers should be visibly identified with proper markings and labels per (******)

Answer 81

DOT 251 K (global harmonization) and EPA regulations