Hazardous Materials

corrosive

A substance that may be an acid or an alkali and that can damage the skin and other tissues best describes a(n): A) solvent. B) irritant. C) corrosive. D) desiccant.

All of these

An incident involving which of the following types of vehicles may result in a hazardous materials incident? A) Cars powered by alternative fuels B) Tractor-trailers C) Tanker trucks D) All of these

Stop a safe distance away, use binoculars to locate any placards on the tanker, and reference the Emergency Response Guide.

As you approach the scene of a motor vehicle collision, you realize that there is a tanker truck involved and that it has tipped over. Which of the following actions is appropriate? A) When you reach the scene, look for the NFPA 704 label and reference the safety data sheet. B) Stop a safe distance from the scene, use binoculars to locate any placards on the tanker, and reference the safety data sheet. C) When you reach the scene, look for any placards on the tanker and reference the Emergency Response Guide. D) Stop a safe distance away, use binoculars to locate any placards on the tanker, and reference the Emergency Response Guide.

Obtaining vital signs

At the scene of a hazardous materials emergency, you have been assigned to the cold zone. In this zone, which one of the following would you perform? A) Initial decontamination B) Removal of contaminated rescue gear C) Initial triage D) Obtaining vital signs

Nitrile

During transport of a patient exposed to a hazardous material, which of the following types of glove provides the paramedic with the best protection during patient care? A) Latex B) Nitrile C) Reinforced mesh cloth D) Leather

4 billion tons

Each year in the United States, an estimated ________ of hazardous materials are shipped via road, rail, and pipelines. A) one hundred thousand pounds B) 2 billion pounds C) 4 billion tons D) 8 million tons

Level D

Firefighter "turnout" gear is considered what level of protective equipment? A) C B) A C) D D) B

Hot

In a hazardous materials incident, decontamination begins in the ________ zone. A) hot B) central C) warm D) cold

are at risk for adverse effects or death as soon as they are exposed.

It has been determined that the concentration of a substance is at IDLH. This means that patients exposed to the area: A) will suffer no adverse effects if they have been exposed for less than 15 minutes. B) are at risk for adverse effects or death as soon as they are exposed. C) require transport and inpatient hospitalization. D) have a 50 percent likelihood of dying.

Health Hazard

On the National Fire Protection Association hazardous materials classification placard, the blue diamond represents: A) fire hazard. B) health hazard. C) reactivity. D) specific hazard.

Hazmat specialist

On the scene of a hazardous materials emergency, which of the following individuals is best suited to serve as incident commander? A) Fire service rescue technician B) Paramedic C) Hazardous materials technician D) Hazmat specialist

brush off the powder, then rinse the area with water.

The driver of a truck carrying a caustic substance in powder form has accidentally come into contact with the material. You are first on the scene, and a quick observation indicates that he has powder on his arms. Your immediate action would be to: A) wrap the arms in dry, sterile dressings. B) instruct the patient to remain still and wait for the incident safety officer. C) place the patient in the ambulance, but avoid touching his arms. D) brush off the powder, then rinse the area with water.

Level A

The highest level of respiratory and splash protection from hazardous materials exposure is provided by level ________ protective equipment. A) D B) A C) C D) B

Shipping Papers

The most accurate information about a transported substance can be found in which of the following? A) Shipping papers B) Emergency Response Guide C) Safety data sheet D) NFPA 704 system

Green

Unless specially trained, EMS personnel operate in which of the following zones of a hazardous materials incident? A) Orange B) Red C) Yellow D) Green

An organization with a 24-hour information hotline regarding hazardous materials

What is​ CHEMTREC? A. A guidebook for identifying hazardous materials. B. An organization with a​ 24-hour information hotline regarding hazardous materials C. The acronym for the levels of training for hazmat providers D. The set of laws governing the transport of hazardous materials

Heat Stress

When providing medical monitoring of hazardous materials personnel, for which of the following should you keep a high index of suspicion? A) Atrial fibrillation B) Myocardial ischemia C) Hypoglycemia D) Heat stress

protective gear must be worn.

When working in the warm zone, the paramedic should remember that: A) protective gear must be worn. B) the area is actively contaminated. C) patient care is not performed. D) there is no danger of contamination.

Administering pralidoxime

Which of the following is NOT recommended in managing patients exposed to carbamate pesticides? A) Administering pralidoxime B) Administering atropine C) Decontaminating with water D) Using tincture of green soap in the decontamination process

Inhalation

Which of the following is the most common route of exposure to hazardous materials? A) Injection B) Inhalation C) Absorption D) Ingestion

Water

Which of the following is the universal decontamination agent for hazardous materials exposure? A) A low-sudsing detergent B) Tincture of green soap C) Activated charcoal D) Water

NFPA 704 system

Which of the following is used to identify hazardous materials in fixed facilities? A) NFPA 704 system B) SDS C) CAMEO tags D) DOT placards

Evacuation distances for the most hazardous materials

Which of the following regarding hazardous materials is provided by the Emergency Response Guide? A) Evacuation distances for the most hazardous materials B) Special information regarding long-term health and environmental hazards for each material C) A different UN for every material listed D) Specific decontamination and treatment information for each material listed

Multiple patients at a factory with respiratory complaints

Which of the following would raise the most suspicion of a hazardous materials incident? A) Multiple patients at a factory with respiratory complaints B) A pair of landfill workers with symptoms of sore throat and fever C) Rising incidence of suicide in a rural county D) Multiple patients at an outdoor event complaining of "heatstroke"

EMS Level 1 training

Which of these is required for those who may perform patient care in the cold zone on patients who do not present a significant risk of secondary contamination? A) EMS Level 1 training B) Awareness Level C) Multiple Casualty training D) EMS Level 2 training

"Life or health should never be risked if the threat is only to the environment."

Which one of the following statements shows that the paramedic has a proper understanding of basic operations at the scene of a hazardous materials emergency? A) "Identification of the material is not important, as the approach is the same for all materials." B) "Life or health should never be risked if the threat is only to the environment." C) "The most important thing is to identify the exact material involved in the incident." D) "Olfactory clues are the most reliable way to identify a hazardous material incident."

Cab of the truck

You are working the scene of a collision involving a tractor-trailer that is hauling an unknown chemical. Because no material is leaking from the truck and the scene is safe, the incident commander asks you to get the truck's shipping papers. Where would these most likely be located? A) Rear compartment on the tanker B) Cab of the truck C) Electrical box between the tractor and trailer D) Shipping vault on the trailer

flammable, but represents a low health hazard.

You have arrived on the scene of a chemical leak at laboratory. The placard has a "1" in the blue diamond and a "4" in the red diamond, which means the material is: A) a solid that is very flammable. B) flammable, but represents a low health hazard. C) a flammable liquid with radioactive properties. D) explosive with a high associated health hazard.

Report directly to EMS for post-entry monitoring.

You have been cleared by the incident commander at a hazmat incident to prepare to go off duty. After completing decontamination, which of the following should be your FIRST action? A) Report directly to EMS for post-entry monitoring. B) Inform dispatch that you are off duty and leave the scene. C) Return to the ambulance and drive to your station. D) Remove and bag your uniform.

The substance is highly hazardous to health, but does not pose a significant fire risk.

You have entered a manufacturing setting on a call and note a large storage container with a diamond-shaped label. The left side of the label is blue and contains the number 4. The top portion of the label is red and contains the number 1. What does this mean? A) The substance is highly reactive, but does not pose a significant health risk. B) The substance is highly hazardous to health, but does not pose a significant fire risk. C) The substance is highly hazardous to health, but does not pose a significant risk of reactivity. D) The substance is highly flammable, but does not pose a significant health risk.

provide patient care in the warm zone.

You have just completed hazmat EMS level 2 training. This means that you are now trained to: A) clean up hazardous materials safely. B) evacuate patients from the hot zone. C) provide patient care in the warm zone. D) contain hazardous material spills.

They became contaminated with organophosphates.

You have responded to a ranch where three adult male patients are complaining of abdominal cramping, vomiting, and diarrhea. They state they were applying chemicals to a field when they became ill. Based on this, which of the following should you suspect? A) They have been exposed to anthrax. B) They have heatstroke. C) They have been exposed to anhydrous ammonia. D) They became contaminated with organophosphates.