HazMat Chapter 9 Test and Quiz

Vapor protective clothing is usually part of what level of protection? Select one: a. A b. B c. C d. D

a. A

Which type of respirator can remove vapor and gas? Select one: a. APR b. CPC c. SCBA d. IDLH

a. APR

Which type of PPE is designed to shield or isolate a responder from chemical or biological hazards? Select one: a. Chemical-protective clothing (CPC) b. Flame-resistant protective clothing c. High temperature-protective clothing d. Structural firefighters' protective clothing

a. Chemical-protective clothing (CPC)

What organization has established a set of chemical-protective PPE ensembles providing certain protection levels that are commonly used by fire and emergency service organizations? Select one: a. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) b. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) c. International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) d. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

a. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Which statement about structural firefighters' protective clothing is accurate? Select one: a. Gases and vapors can permeate the garments. b. It provides exposure protection from liquid chemicals. c. Gaps in structural fire fighting clothing only occur at the wrists and waist. d. Although some hazardous materials can permeate structural fire fighting clothing, the material will quickly dissipate.

a. Gases and vapors can permeate the garments.

Which statement regarding PPE safety and emergency communications is MOST accurate? Select one: a. Hand signals should be designated for loss of air supply or suit integrity. b. Radio communications should be designated as a backup system only. c. Communication capabilities are only required for responders wearing SARs or APRs. d. Providing direction via a PA system or bullhorn is the universal emergency evacuation signal.

a. Hand signals should be designated for loss of air supply or suit integrity.

What is the most serious type of heat disorder? Select one: a. Heat stroke b. Heat rashes c. Heat cramps d. Heat exhaustion

a. Heat stroke

Which level of protection provides the highest available level of respiratory, skin, and eye protection from solid, liquid, and gaseous chemicals? Select one: a. Level A b. Level B c. Level C d. Level D

a. Level A

Which statement regarding medical monitoring or responders wearing PPE is MOST accurate? Select one: a. Post-medical monitoring follow-up is also recommended. b. If vital signs are steady pre-entry, then they do not need to be taken again. c. Post-entry monitoring is not necessary if no exposure or contamination has occurred. d. If a facepiece makes a responder feel claustrophobic, they may take it off at their own discretion.

a. Post-medical monitoring follow-up is also recommended.

When using an air purifying device (APR), where does the air supply come from? Select one: a. The ambient air b. The user carries it c. A handheld generator d. A large stationary generator

a. The ambient air

Why must powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) be used in an atmosphere of at least 19.5% oxygen? Select one: a. They do not supply oxygen, only filter the air. b. The power mechanism may fail in low oxygen atmospheres. c. The air hose is susceptible to damage from heat and debris. d. Their power supply is a potential ignition source in an IDLH environment.

a. They do not supply oxygen, only filter the air.

Particulate-removing filters on APRs are used to protect the user from materials such as: Select one: a. asbestos. b. carbon monoxide. c. low oxygen atmospheres. d. fireground gases and smoke.

a. asbestos.

In general, the higher the level of PPE, the greater the: Select one: a. associated risks. b. media coverage. c. number of victims. d. amount of hazardous material.

a. associated risks.

When a chemical passes through a fabric on a molecular level, it is called: Select one: a. permeation. b. penetration. c. degradation. d. contamination.

a. permeation.

An operation check on PPE, communications equipment, and any equipment taken into the hot zone should be conducted: Select one: a. pre-entry. b. post-entry. c. if a malfunction occurs. d. halfway through the incident.

a. pre-entry.

You must be proficient in donning your PPE because increased familiarity and comfort will lead to: Select one: a. reduced stress. b. increased stress. c. increased work time. d. a custom fit ensemble.

a. reduced stress.

APRs must be used only in atmospheres that are NOT oxygen deficient or oxygen enriched and are not IDLH because: Select one: a. the ambient air supplies the oxygen. b. the air generator may fail at any moment. c. the purifying canister may be expired or damaged. d. the responder may not properly use the equipment.

a. the ambient air supplies the oxygen.

Level D PPE consists of: Select one: a. typical work uniforms, street clothing, or coveralls. b. hooded chemical resistant clothing and full-face or half-mask APRs. c. typical work uniforms, street clothing, or coveralls with the addition of a half-mask APR. d. hooded chemical resistant clothing and positive-pressure, full facepiece, SCBA, or positive-pressure respirator with escape SCBA.

a. typical work uniforms, street clothing, or coveralls.

When should PPE be donned? Select one: a. Immediately upon arrival b. After the mission briefing c. Before the mission briefing d. Once entry is made into the hot zone

b. After the mission briefing

Which statement about the service life of CPC is MOST accurate? Select one: a. CPC ensembles have no specific service life. b. Always follow AHJ SOP/Gs and manufacturer's specifications in regards to serviceability. c. If a CPC garment is discolored, it is still perfectly usable as long as the serviceability date has not passed. d. A CPC suit used in the hot zone does not need to be decontaminated unless contamination is verified visually.

b. Always follow AHJ SOP/Gs and manufacturer's specifications in regards to serviceability.

In what ways can a responder take steps to avoid contamination that may lead to exposure? Select one: a. Wear the appropriate level of PPE. b. Avoid walking through and touching product whenever possible. c. Decontaminate any PPE in the hot zone if contact with product is made. d. Never come into contact with the product regardless of the circumstances.

b. Avoid walking through and touching product whenever possible.

Which statement about nonencapsulating liquid splash protective clothing is MOST accurate? Select one: a. It is resistant to heat and flame exposure. b. It often exposes part of the head and neck. c. It protects against chemical vapors and gases. d. It does not impair worker mobility, vision, or communication.

b. It often exposes part of the head and neck.

Which level of PPE is worn when the highest level of respiratory protection is necessary, but a lesser level of skin protection is needed? Select one: a. Level A b. Level B c. Level C d. Level D

b. Level B

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has adopted NIOSH and _____ standards for protective clothing used at hazmat/WMD incidents. Select one: a. International Firestop Council (IFC) b. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) c. International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) d. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

b. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Which of the following is most likely NOT to be a factor for selecting protective clothing? Select one: a. Cost b. Size of incident c. Ease of decontamination d. Material chemical resistance

b. Size of incident

When using SCBA, where does the air supply come from? Select one: a. The ambient air b. The user carries it c. A stationary air cylinder d. A large stationary generator

b. The user carries it

Most PPE inhibits the body's ability to disperse heat and moisture, which can lead to: Select one: a. cold emergencies. b. heat emergencies. c. psychological issues. d. increased energy and endurance.

b. heat emergencies.

Incident status, identified hazards, and tasks to be performed should be communicated during the: Select one: a. size-up. b. safety briefing. c. hazards assessment. d. post-incident briefing.

b. safety briefing.

All emergency response organizations that routinely use CPC must establish a: Select one: a. design procedure for new CPC. b. written CPC management program. c. research program to develop new CPC. d. nationally certified CPC training program.

b. written CPC management program.

What is it called when characteristics of a material are altered through contact with chemical substances? Select one: a. Permeation b. Penetration c. Degradation d. Contamination

c. Degradation

Why/how can CPC contribute to heat disorders in hot environments? Select one: a. It can degrade. b. It absorbs sunlight. c. It is designed to be impenetrable to moisture. d. It allows penetration of hot fluids from the outside.

c. It is designed to be impenetrable to moisture.

How do law enforcement first responder ensembles differ from fire service first responders? Select one: a. Fire service personnel will typically carry a sidearm. b. Fire service personnel will typically wear ballistic protection. c. Law enforcement personnel will typically wear ballistic protection. d. Law enforcement personnel will typically wear higher levels of respiratory protection.

c. Law enforcement personnel will typically wear ballistic protection.

Which level of PPE is only used when the specific material is known and has been measured, and the atmosphere is not IDLH? Select one: a. Level A b. Level B c. Level C d. Level D

c. Level C

Which statement is MOST accurate about choosing PPE ensembles? Select one: a. Chemical and physical hazards are less important selection factors when the duration of exposure is expected to be less than 15 minutes. b. Because the IC will select the appropriate level of PPE to be used at an incident, a responder does not need to understand the selection process. c. Overprotection, as well as underprotection, can be hazardous and should be avoided. d. The highest available PPE should always be used in case there are unexpected hazards.

c. Overprotection, as well as underprotection, can be hazardous and should be avoided.

Why are supplied-air respirators (SARs) not certified for use in fire fighting operations? Select one: a. Excessive weight increases physical stress b. Cannot supply positive pressure to the face c. Potential damage to the hose from heat, fire, or debris d. Not enough air to escape from a hazardous environment

c. Potential damage to the hose from heat, fire, or debris

The extreme hazards associated with materials that could be used in terrorist attacks has prompted the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to: Select one: a. regulate who can be a first responder at hazmat/WMD incidents. b. recommend that only APRs be used during hazmat/WMD incidents. c. adopt standards for respiratory equipment to protect responders at hazmat/WMD incidents. d. mandate that first responders at all hazmat/WMD incidents be certified to the Technician level.

c. adopt standards for respiratory equipment to protect responders at hazmat/WMD incidents.

Rehabbing in a warm area and avoiding cold beverages can help prevent: Select one: a. heat stress. b. claustrophobia. c. cold emergencies. d. psychological issues.

c. cold emergencies.

Flame-resistant protective clothing is mostly used for: Select one: a. wildland fires. b. explosive materials. c. everyday flame-resistant work apparel. d. long-term exposures to high temperatures.

c. everyday flame-resistant work apparel.

Using chemical protective clothing can cause psychological stress because: Select one: a. increased mobility may worry some users. b. increased oxygen levels can cause cognitive impairment. c. facepieces may cause some users to feel confined or claustrophobic. d. facepieces may cause some users to be over confident and unnecessarily expose themselves to contaminants.

c. facepieces may cause some users to feel confined or claustrophobic.

After using PPE at an incident, don't forget to: Select one: a. discard it. b. leave it where the clean-up team can find it. c. fill out any required reports or documentation. d. wipe it down with warm water and then return it to service.

c. fill out any required reports or documentation.

Periodically reviewing records of all PPE inspection, testing, and maintenance procedures is MOST likely to show: Select one: a. which PPE takes too long to don properly. b. which PPE individual responders prefer to use. c. patterns about equipment that require excessive maintenance or is susceptible to failure. d. patterns about which type of PPE the manufacturer recommends for specific hazardous materials.

c. patterns about equipment that require excessive maintenance or is susceptible to failure.

Only _____ open-circuit or closed-circuit SCBA is allowed in incidents where personnel are exposed to hazardous materials. Select one: a. chemical b. nonpowered c. positive-pressure d. pressure-demand

c. positive-pressure

A supplied-air respirator (SAR) used at a hazmat incident must: Select one: a. carry/supply its own air. b. be certified for firefighting operations. c. provide positive pressure to the facepiece. d. have an airline of longer than 300 feet (90 m).

c. provide positive pressure to the facepiece.

The correct use of a specific and appropriate PPE ensemble: Select one: a. will protect against all hazards. b. will not protect the respiratory system. c. requires special training and instruction. d. is not necessary at hazmat/WMD incidents.

c. requires special training and instruction.

When a hazardous material is a mixture of unknown chemicals, what type of PPE should be selected? Select one: a. A level D ensemble should be selected. b. None, because the mission should be abandoned. c. If a level A ensemble is available, it should always be selected, no matter what the chemicals involved. d. An ensemble that demonstrates the best chemical resistance against the widest range of chemicals should be selected.

d. An ensemble that demonstrates the best chemical resistance against the widest range of chemicals should be selected.

What is a common limitation of respiratory equipment? Select one: a. Enhanced visibility b. Increased mobility c. May cause shortness of breath d. Decreased ability to communicate

d. Decreased ability to communicate

How do EMS ensembles differ from fire service first responders? Select one: a. EMS PPE includes a sidearm. b. EMS personnel must wear ballistic protection. c. EMS personnel will typically wear higher levels of respiratory protection. d. EMS PPE must provide blood- and body-fluid pathogen barrier protection.

d. EMS PPE must provide blood- and body-fluid pathogen barrier protection.

What type of PPE allows a responder to work in total flame for a short period of time? Select one: a. Body armor b. Type C suit c. Proximity suit d. Fire-entry suit

d. Fire-entry suit

Where should PPE be donned? Select one: a. Wherever is convenient b. In a preselected area in the hot zone c. In the apparatus on the way to the incident d. In a preselected area in the cold zone, as close to the entry point as possible

d. In a preselected area in the cold zone, as close to the entry point as possible

Which statement about Level A PPE protection is MOST accurate? Select one: a. It does not require special training to use. b. It is composed of a splash-protecting garment and an air-purifying device. c. It provides excellent liquid splash-protection but no protection from chemical vapors or gases. d. It provides the highest level of protection against vapors, gases, mists, and particles, for the respiratory tract and skin.

d. It provides the highest level of protection against vapors, gases, mists, and particles, for the respiratory tract and skin.

How does wearing PPE increase the risk of heat-related disorders? Select one: a. Most PPE has no effect on body temperature. b. Most PPE provides automatic cooling technology. c. Most PPE increases the body's ability to disperse heat and moisture. d. Most PPE inhibits the body's ability to disperse heat and moisture.

d. Most PPE inhibits the body's ability to disperse heat and moisture.

What organization certifies SCBA? Select one: a. Insurance Service Office (ISO) b. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) c. International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) d. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

d. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Which of the following statements about CPC is MOST accurate? Select one: a. CPC protects against all types of chemicals. b. CPC is only made from one type of material. c. It is appropriate for flammable environments. d. No single type of CPC can protect against all hazards.

d. No single type of CPC can protect against all hazards.

Which type of filter is MOST likely to be used when biological hazards are known to be present? Select one: a. Powered b. Ambient air c. Vapor reducing d. Particulate removing

d. Particulate removing

Which statement regarding doffing PPE after coming out of the hot zone is MOST accurate? Select one: a. Assisting personnel should only touch the inside of the garments. b. Entry team members should only touch the outside of the garments. c. The first item removed from entry personnel should be the respirator facepiece. d. Personnel who are doffing equipment should allow the assisting personnel to perform the work.

d. Personnel who are doffing equipment should allow the assisting personnel to perform the work.

When doffing PPE, what is the last item that should be removed? Select one: a. Gloves b. Coverall c. Footwear d. Respirator facepiece

d. Respirator facepiece

Which statement about respiratory protection is MOST accurate? Select one: a. Respiratory equipment has no limits. b. SCBA is the only type of respiratory equipment used at hazmat incidents. c. Protective breathing equipment will not protect against inhalation of hazardous materials. d. Respiratory protection is important for first responders because inhalation is the most significant route of entry for hazardous materials.

d. Respiratory protection is important for first responders because inhalation is the most significant route of entry for hazardous materials.

Why should beverages that contain alcohol or caffeine be avoided prior to working? Select one: a. These beverages do not need to be avoided. b. These beverages decrease dehydration and heat stress. c. These beverages may increase productivity and awareness. d. These beverages can contribute to dehydration and heat stress.

d. These beverages can contribute to dehydration and heat stress.

Exposure means that: Select one: a. you are radioactive. b. you may have had contact with a foreign substance. c. you must be immediately extracted from the hot zone. d. a hazardous material has entered or potentially entered your body.

d. a hazardous material has entered or potentially entered your body.

Medical monitoring at a hazmat/WMD incident should be conducted: Select one: a. after the incident. b. before the incident. c. only if SCBA is worn. d. as established by organization guidelines.

d. as established by organization guidelines.

Procedures for inspection, testing, and maintenance are needed upon initial receipt of personal protective equipment and: Select one: a. after decommission. b. the end of each shift. c. half way through any incident. d. before and after use or exposure.

d. before and after use or exposure.

High temperature protective clothing is designed to protect the wearer from: Select one: a. chemical hazards. b. inhalation hazards. c. long-term exposures to high temperatures. d. short-term exposures to high temperatures.

d. short-term exposures to high temperatures.

Respiratory equipment: Select one: a. is always certified by NIOSH. b. does not require training to use. c. is not worn at hazmat/WMD incidents. d. that incorporates a facepiece can reduce visibility.

d. that incorporates a facepiece can reduce visibility.

The ensemble worn at an incident will vary depending on: Select one: a. media coverage. b. number of victims. c. availability of backup teams. d. the mission of the responder.

d. the mission of the responder.

Inspection of respiratory equipment and PPE should follow manufacturer's recommendations and _____ guidelines. Select one: a. EPA b. training c. international d. the organization's

d. the organization's