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1
Q

Because the facepiece does not cover the ears, airborne contaminants can enter the respiratory tract through a ___ or ___ eardrum

A

Punctured or ruptured

2
Q

A confined space is defined as any area that is not designed for ___ human occupancy. Large enough so a person can ___ and ___. Has limited means for ___ and ___

A

Continuous
Enter and Work
Entry and Escape

3
Q

The SCBA cylinder holds ___ breathing air

A

Purified

4
Q

The service life of a cylinder is ___ years

A

15

5
Q

Hydrostatic testing is done every ___ years. 10 minute escape cylinders used by SOC units for confined space need to be hydrostatic tested every ___ years

A

5

3

6
Q

Inspect all spare cylinders (depots, high-rise units, company and reserve apparatus) weekly on ___ for FULL pressure

A

Mondays

7
Q

Designated training cylinders are designated with a ___ top and/or a ___ protective sleeve

A

blue

polymer

8
Q

Consisting of two systems the PRA normally reduces the operating pressure to ___ psi before entering the regulators low pressure hose

A

100 psi

9
Q

The regulator then controls the pressure within the face piece to slightly ___ atmospheric pressure

A

Above

10
Q

A malfunction of the PRA’s primary system will automatically direct breathing air into a secondary system. When this occurs, the operating pressure will only be reduced to ___ psi and the vibralert alarm to activate. Member must notify their officer and immediately leave the contaminated area accompanied to a safe area by another member using an SCBA.

A

150

11
Q

Failure of both the primary and secondary systems in the open position will activate a relief valve in the PRA, which will rapidly discharge all pressure in excess of ___ psi into the atmosphere. When this occurs the cylinder valve should be ___ ___ allowing only a minimal amount of air to release, permitting the member to both breath and conserve air. The member must notify their officer and immediately leave the contaminated area accompanied to a safe area by another member using an SCBA

A

185

Partially closed

12
Q

If the manual shut-off fails to release for any reason, turn the red purge valve ___, ___ degrees to start the flow of air

A

Downward

180 degrees

13
Q

If failure of the regulator in the open position (too much air flow in the face-piece), air-flow can be controlled by opening the purge valve ___ and ___ closing the cylinder valve.

A

Fully

Partially

14
Q

The vibralert and HUD work ___ and may not activate at precisely the same time.

A

Independently

15
Q

Will the vibralert alarm for malfunction of the PRA’s primary system?

A

Yes

16
Q

The spray bar on the regulator is comprised of ___ small holes

A

9

17
Q

When the cylinder valve is turned on the HUD will initialize and illuminate for ___ seconds

A

20

18
Q

Two green indicator lights on the HUD mean

A

The cylinder is full

19
Q

One green indicator light on the HUD means

A

3/4 cylinder

20
Q

One yellow indicator light flashing slowly (once a second) means

A

1/2 cylinder

21
Q

One red light flashing rapidly (10 times a second) means

A

1/4 cylinder (Leave the hazardous area)

22
Q

When the batteries require changing, the round low battering indicator at the far right of the HUD will light for ___ seconds and begin to flash slowly at ___ a second

A

20 seconds

Once a second

23
Q

Color of Face-pieces:
Green
Black
Red

A

Green/small
Black/comfort seal
Red/Extra Large

24
Q

Units requiring a spare small or extra large face piece shall contact their?

A

Division

25
Q

When putting on the face piece in what order do you pull the straps?

A

First the bottom and then the top

26
Q

If the sensor module does not sense motion of the SCBA for ___ seconds, the Pak Alert SE 7 will signal a pre-alarm condition. If there is still no motion of the SCBA for the next ___ seconds, the full alarm will sound

A

20 seconds

12 seconds

27
Q

The full alarm on the SCBA can only be cleared by?

A

Manually pressing the reset button twice, located on the side of the control console

28
Q

If while using the SCBA, the batteries begin to approach the end of their useful life, the sensor module will begin to sound a chirp every ___ seconds and the green light on the control module will go out

A

2 seconds

29
Q

SCBA’s must be inspected when (3)

A
  1. Immediately after the 0900 and 1800 hour roll calls
  2. Immediately before the start of MUD
  3. After each use
30
Q

If a cutting tool is to be used, it is best to keep it in the ___ pocket of the bunker coat

A

Right

31
Q

If a leak from a damaged face-piece is more than can be controlled with one hand continue to cover as much of the damaged area as possible. Press the ___ ___ ___ after each breath to further limit the loss of breathing air. If the damaged area is too large to allow the regulator shut-off to release, then use the ___ ___ in an ON and OFF motion for each breath. This action helps to conserve the limited amount of breathing air necessary for escape.

A

Manual Shut-Off Switch

Purge Valve

32
Q

When one member forcibly strikes another member with ___ distinct blows on the shoulder and then pulls that member in a specific direction, the second member will recognize that the other member knows of an emergency and should promptly follow in that direction.

A

4

33
Q

A hypochlorite solution consisting of ___ cup of household chlorine bleach to ___ gallon of water (1:100 dilution) is recommended by the Center for Disease Control. Tech Services distributes bleach packages, use ___ package to ___ gallon of water.

A

One quarter cup
One gallon
One package to one gallon

34
Q

Immerse face piece in the hypochlorite solution for ___ minutes, wiping lens with cloth.

A

5

35
Q

When cleaning regulator what percentage of Isopropyl Alcohol is used?

A

70

36
Q

Concerning the cleaning of the regulator. Depress the manual shut-off, close the purge valve, and spray a minimum of ___ full pumps of the 70% Isopropyl Alcohol into the regulator opening. Allow for ___ minutes of contact time to disinfect prior to rinsing.

A

6

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