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TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST: Questions and Answers, Exams of Nursing

A comprehensive set of questions and answers related to hazardous materials awareness and operations. It covers various aspects of hazardous materials handling, transportation, and emergency response, including definitions, classifications, properties, and safety procedures. Valuable for individuals seeking to understand the fundamentals of hazardous materials management and safety.

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TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST

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is the flow of a hazardous material through zippers, pinholes, or other material imperfections found in chemical protective clothing - penetration is placed on highway transport vehicles to identify the contents - a placard is the minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable mixture with air. - flash point is the process of taking in materials through the skin or eyes - absorption materials may cause severe chemical burns and extensive tissue damage on contact. - corrosive interfere with oxygen exchange during normal respiration - asphyxiants is compromised of those procedures taken to keep a material in a defined or local area - confinement is designed to remove contaminates that pose immediate threat to life - emergency decontamination is the ratio of the weight of a volume of liquid to the weight of an equal volume of water, with water having a value of 1.0 - specific gravity is the controlled burning of a liquid or gas to reduce or control the pressure and/or to dispose of the product - flaring is the difference between the upper and lower flammable limits of a gas or vapor: - flammable (explosive) range is the most commonly used method for decontaminating personnel - dilution/washing rays are the most dangerous type of radiation. - gamma radioactive materials can be packaged in small containers as well as those weighing over 100 tons? - Type B a effect occurs at the point of contact with a hazardous substance. - local

a is best defined as a tank-within-a-tank with a stainless steel inner tank supported within a strong outer tank, with insulation in the space between the inner and outer tank: - cryogenic liquid tank car a sound often occurs when metal has been softened by high heat and pressure - pinging a tank has an inner tank with an outer shell and is well insulated: - cryogenic a is a release that is the result of a broken or damaged valve(s) that may last from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the size of the opening, type of container, and nature of contents - rapid relief a bill of lading contains valuable information about the origin of the product and is the type of shipping paper used when transporting a product via: - highway truck a bill of lading may be located with/in the: - cab of the vehicle a carboy may be used for transporting materials containing: - corrosives a chemical reaction between two or more materials that give off heat is known as: - exothermic reaction a chemical with a vapor density of greater than 1 will tend to: - collect in low areas and below-grade places a common design feature of cylinders is a: - pressure relief valve a container labeled with a hazard class of 4 contains a(n): - flammable solid a container of flammable solids would receive a UN label or placard with a hazardous classification number of: - 4 a cryogenic liquid tank will have: - a double shell with insulation a cryogenic material would be carried in an: - MC 338 a dangerous cargo manifest may be located in the: - wheelhouse or bridge a document developed by the manufacturer listing specific hazardous of a product is called: - the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) a first responder must refer to the table of initial isolation and protective action distances in the ERG whenever: - the material entry in the identification number and name indexes is highlighted

A number 4 in the blue quadrant of the National Fire Protection Association 704 System indicates that there is risk in this category from the chemical a hazard class of 3, within the UN labeling system indicates a product flammable/combustible liquid a level A suit will protect the responder from ill effects from - vapors and gases a level II incident is beyond the normal capabilities of the first responder having jurisdiction and may require a response from - a hazardous material response team a liquid's ability to mix with water best defines: - solubility A major difference between a hazardous materials incident and other types of emergencies is the fact that hazmat incidents: - can be more complex a noninsulated, single-shell vessel illustrated below, which carries gases that have been liquified, is an: - MC 331 a person who is repeatedly exposed to a chemical over a long period of time may develop: - chronic health hazard a poison that can be harmful if inhaled, swallowed, absorbed or introduced into the body is known as: - toxic a poison that will cause a person to have seizures is called a(n): - convulsant a process by which a hazardous liquid flow is redirected away from an area is called - diversion a process by which one substance combines with a second substance is called: - absorption a process in which a material is added to soak up a hazardous material to prevent enlargement or spread of the contaminated area is known as - adsorption a product that is heavier than water and sinks when placed in water is an example of: - specific gravity a rail car with a stenciled name on its side is generally a: - dedicated car a rail car with exposed fittings is considered to be a car - nonpressure or low- pressure tank a railcar tanker with a stencil marking of DOT 111 is a(n): - non-pressurized

railcar

a reaction that is associated with over-pressurization of closed containers and occurs at a rate of one second or less is called a: - Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (BLEVE) a recon team is sent to observe a tank truck that has rolled over. the team reports that the vehicle is an MC312. the container most probably contains a: - corrosive liquid A reference book intended as a guide to aid emergency responders to guide quickly and identify specific hazards during the initial phase is the: - DOT, Emergency Response Guidebook a single or double manhole assembly protected by a flash box or roll-over protection is an identification feature of a(n) carrier shown in the illustration: - Mc 307/DOT 407 a specialized intermodal tank container which carries refrigerated liquid gases, oxygen, or helium would be an example of: - cryogenic intermodal tanks/IM type 7 a specialized intermodal tank container which transports gases in high-pressure cylinders (3000-5000) is known as a(n): - tube module/trailer a specific class of chemicals, called blood agents are highly toxic to the human body because they: - are chemical asphyxiants because they interfere with oxygen utilization a steam dispersion pattern is best described as: - a surface following pattern a substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion of fuels would be labeled under the UN labeling system - 5 a substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion of fuels, would be labeled hazard class under the UN/DOT labeling system - 5 a substance that spontaneously releases ionizing radiation would be labeled a(n) hazard classification. - 7 a tank car designed to carry low-pressure, refrigerated liquids at - degrees F and below is a: - cryogenic liquid tank car a tank carrier designed to carry flammable liquids, combustible liquids, class B poisons, and liquid food products with vapor pressures up to 4 psi, is an: - MC 306/DOT 406 a tank carrier designed to haul various chemicals whose pressures are less

than 40 psi would be an: - MC 307/DOT 407 a tractor trailer hauling gasoline should display a placard with the hazard class: - red, 3

a vest where the cooling agent is circulated throughout the garment and operates on the principle of conductive heat transfer is known as a(n) vest - a tractor-trailer carrying 1001 pounds of organic peroxides, other than type B, requires: - a yellow placard a truck that carries corrosive liquids, generally acids, and has a narrow diameter with external ribbing, as illustrated below is an: - MC 312/DOT 412 a type of material that can be extremely toxic and is considered by the DOT to be a hazardous material is a - poison a vapor tight suit which resists permeation by most chemicals is known as a: - level A a way that personnel, PPE, apparatus, and tools become contaminated is by: - secondary contamination A white quadrant in the 6 o'clock position of the NFPA 704 system is used to indicate: - special hazards above ground pressurized storage tanks are divided into two categories: - low-pressure and pressure according to the NFPA 704 system, the most dangerous chemical would have a placard showing which of the following number sets? - 4, 4, 2 actions taken to confine a product release to a limited area, performed remotely, are considered to be: - defensive strategies adsorption is the process of - adhering the contaminant to a surface after repeated exposure, will cause an allergic reaction. - sensitizers/allergens all biological etiologic agents and toxins are designated as DOT hazard class: - 6 All cylinders should be considered dangerous, regardless of what type of hazardous material it contains, because the contents are: - pressurized all personnel and equipment exposed to hazardous materials are considered: - contaminated alpha particles can be described as: - particles with weight and mass

an advantage of confinement operations is that - direct exposure of personnel is avoided an air bill may be located in the: - cockpit an air cooling system consists of small airlines providing cooling of the user by blowing cool air over the body inside a suit or vest - convective an explosive with a fragment hazard is denoted by the US military marking system as a:

  • #2 in a X an intermediate bulk container called a super sack would most likely contain: - solid materials an intermodal container that is capable of holding high pressure gases 3000 psi or higher is a: - tube module intermodal container an MC 306/DOT 406 nonpressure liquid carrier, as illustrated below, can operate with liquids with vapor pressures below psi: - 4 another technique for reducing or controlling pressure and/or disposing of the contents is called - flaring any material that, when taken into the body, is injurious to health is known as: - poisionous material as a first responder trained to the operations level, which spill control tactics can be conducted? - isolate and deny entry as a responder trained to the operations level, one of the ways to verify chlorine could emit vapors is to: - contact CHEMTREC for assistance asphyxiation hazard: - can lead to suffocation at a hazardous materials emergency, the operations section serves the task of: - controlling the tactical portion of the incident at a hazardous materials incident, the SO's responsibilities include: - participating in preparation of an monitoring the safety plan at a hazmat incident, the assistant safety officer directly reports to the - safety officer at a hazmat incident, which function area is responsible for developing a special technical group to the basic ICS - operations at a spill, defensive actions should include - diking or remote closing of a valve

at a suspected terrorist incident, evidence collection is primarily the responsibility of - law enforcement at a terrorism event, when preserving evidence, the first responder should

  • minimize the number of people working in the area at an emergency incident, the firefighter may obtain appropriate MSDS info from: - the employer of the facility back-up personnel should be advised of the incident action plan and positioned in the zone. - cold bags may be used to store: - nonbulk dry items such as pesticides beta particles can be described as: - ionizing radiation like x-rays blister agents belong in which category of warfare agents under the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosive (CBRNE) classification? - Chemical carcinogens, mutagens, and teratogens are permanent and irreversible conditions known as: - chronic health hazards care and control of the waybill/consist is the responsibility of the: - train crew caustic sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide are examples of: - bases chemical permeation rates are a result of - temperature, thickness, previous exposures, and chemical combinations chemicals that are classified as can cause a severe allergic reaction. - sensitizers chemicals that ignite when combined create a(n) reaction. - exothermic chemicals with specific gravities greater than 1 tend to: - sink CHEMTREC is able to provide assistance to responders if: - the name of the shipper or manufacturer is known CHEMTREC/CANUTEC can usually provide: - technical information choking agents like attack the lungs causing tissue damage. - phosgene

diking, damming, and diverting are options available for control common hazards materials stored in nonbulk packages, referred to as bags, are: - fertilizers composition, hazards, and first aid measures are all parts of the: - Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) control of the scene begins by isolating the site. the process for establishing initial isolation distances can be found: - in the ERG convulsants are best described as: - poisons that will cause an exposed individual to have seizures corrosiveness can be described as the: - measure of a substance's tendency to deteriorate another substance cracking, charring, and discoloration are examples of to a chemical garment - degradation cryogenic liquid storage tanks are: - diverse in pressure ratings, with some as high as 300 psi and heavily insulated cryogenic liquids are those which exist at: - minus 130 degrees F Cylindrical packaging made of metal, plastic, or fiberboard, used to transport solids or liquids best describes: - drums defensive control techniques that operations level personnel are permitted to engage in are - dike, dam, diversion, and retention degradation can be described as - physical damage from a chemical determining whether a vapor will rise or fall is commonly referred to as: - vapor density defensive; spill diversion, diking, and retention are all techniques used in: - confinement dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, and blurred vision, are all signs of: - heat exhaustion during a suspected terrorists event, warning indicator(s) that responders should be alert to is/are - secondary devices During an incident involving a train, where should you look for the shipping papers? - the conductor's possession

during the size up of a facility, the firefighter should utilize the NFPA 704 system to identify the: - flammability of the material during transport, the party responsible for the waybill should be the: - conductor emergency centers such as the are principal agencies providing immediate technical assistance to an emergency responder - CHEMTREC exposure to materials may cause freeze burns and frostbite - cryogenic Federal law requires that local establishments keep a Material Safety Data Sheet on file when: - hazardous materials are used or stored on site first responders trained to the awareness level have the ability to: - realize the need for additional resources and make the appropriate notificiations for materials in hazard class 8 (corrosive), a DOT placard is required if the gross weight is in excess of: - 1001 lbs gamma particles can be described as: - deadly radiation as it can pass through structural personal protective equipment gases that displace oxygen, such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen, are examples of asphyxiants: - simple given the MSDS provided, identify the chemical abstract service (CAS) number. - 75-21- 8 given the MSDS provided, in which section would signs and symptoms of exposure and routes of entry be found? - Section # given the product name, you can find the four-digit UN/DOT number assigned by referencing the: - Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) given the provided MSDS, identify the boiling point of the chemical - 13 degrees C given the provided MSDS, in what sections can you find info on precautions for safe handling to include release measures and personal protection measures? - 7 and 8 given the provided MSDS, in which sections would you find PPE and first aid procedures? - 4 and 8 hazard class 3 includes: - gasoline

hazardous materials that would be classified and placarded class 9 during transportation include: - polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) hazardous occupancies should be identified and evaluated: - during preincident planning heat occurs when the circulatory system begins to fail, resulting in rapid, shallow breathing and cool, clammy skin - exhaustion heat exhaustion is associated with - cool, moist skin heat stress is associated with: - muscle cramps in legs and abdomen heat stroke is associated with - hot, dry, red skin how often should a SCBA unit be inspected after it has been used - daily IBCs are defined as: - intermediate bulk containers identify the five major functions within the Incident Management System (IMS) - command, ops, planning, logistics, and finance identify the process of controlling fumes or vapors that are given off by flammable liquids - vapor suppression if a chemical name is highlighted in the ERG, the table of initial isolation and protective action distances are found in the section: - green if a hazardous material incident involves a leaking flammable substance, the first responders should immediately remove all: - ignition sources if a numbered guide for a transported hazardous material cannot be obtained, the first responder should: - refer to the Table of Placards section of the Guidebook if a placard is visible, but no product name or four digit UN number is given, how can you determine which guide page of the ERG to use? - the table of placards lists guide numbers if a product with a vapor density of 1.6 escaped from its container, you would expect the product to: - collect in low-lying areas if a rail car had a cylindrical tank and a covered dome containing all the fittings and valves, it would be classified as a rail car - pressure tank if available, which resource is able to predict vapor cloud travel after responders' input, local data and leak info? - Area Locations Of Hazardous Atmospheres (ALOHA)

if the SO notices an unsafe activity at an emergency, the SO should - stop the activity immedately if you are initiating the IMS at a hazardous materials incident, the person assigned as the safety officer must be: - trained to the technician level if, in using the ERG, a first responder discovers the entry for the material in question is highlighted and there is no fire involved, the first responder should go directly to the: - green-bordered section in an emergency at a facility with bulk chemical storage, where the MSDS is not available on site, the firefighter may obtain information from: - CHEMTREC in an emergency, responders can acquire a MSDS sheet from - manufacturer of the chemical in dealing with biological agents, the minimum required protection is - level C in hazardous materials, one of the three time frames used for predicting the length of time that exposures may be in contact with a hazardous material in an endangered area is long term. long term means: - years and generations in hazardous materials, one of the three time frames used for predicting the length of time that exposures may be in contact with a hazardous material in an endangered area is medium term. medium term means: - days, weeks, and months in hazardous materials, one of the three time frames used for predicting the length of time that exposures may be in contact with a hazardous material in an endangered area is short term. short term means: - minutes and hours in level I incidents, the response team should be able to deal with: - a small gasoline spill from a motor vehicle accident in order to determine whether the personal protective equipment provided is appropriate for defensive operations, the ERG should be consulted. the section in which this information would be found is colored: - orange in order to safely estimate the chemical resistance of a particular garment, manufacturers supply - compatibility charts in some situations, it may be safe and acceptable for Operations-level responders to operate emergency remote shutoff valves on cargo tank trucks. this remote shut off on an Mc 306/DOT 406 will be located at the - left front corner

on pesticide labels for materials originating in canada, the product will have a in the course of extinguishing a small fire in an unoccupied house you discover the presence of chemicals and glass jars, a possible clue to illegal activity that is indicative of: - drug making in the ERG, the first responder would expect to find the highlighted entries indicating that a material is either a toxic inhalation hazard or a dangerous water reactive material in the: - yellow and blue-bordered sections in the NFPA 704 system of identification, the diamond-shaped placard used for fire hazard is colored: - red in using the various clues for detecting the presence of hazardous materials, the use of would be considered the most dangerous - the sense of smell in which type of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high yield explosives (CBRNE) call is structural FF gear and chemical protective ensemble inadequate? - explosive/mechanical large tanks with hemispherical heads on both ends can be identified as: - high pressure level III incidents often require the technical expertise of to be brought in for appropriate handling of such an incident - a specialist Local emergency response personnel can gain valuable information if the is utilized in preincident planning - Local Emergency Planning Committee lowered body core temp is called - hypothermia materials such as benzene, asbestos, and arsenic are known as: - carcinogens materials such as lithium, finely divided magnesium, sodium, and cesium are classified as: - water reactive most riot control agents are considered to be in DOT hazard class: - 6. neurotoxins such as organophosphates will effect which target organ? - nervous system of the references listed below, the most specific source of information on a hazardous material is the: - Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) on a placard, the number at the bottom of the diamond indicates the: - hazard class

one advantage of using level A PPE with supplied air respirators (type 3) and a vapor- protective suit is - that it permits extended operations one of the factors that can change the evacuation area is: - a change in wind direction one of the guidelines from protecting against possible secondary devices is: - manage the scene with cordons, boundaries, and scene control zones one of the keys to evidence preservation is - minimize the number of people working in the area one of the most common products of combustion encountered in structure fires is: - carbon monoxide (CO) one of the roles of the first responder awareness level during a hazmat incident is to: - isolate the area one of the symptoms of poisonous gases such as chlorine and anhydrous ammonia is severe irritation to thesystem. - respiratory one resource that deals with protective action distances involving toxic gas, is the: - DOT ERG book one the safety officer arrives on the scene, the IC should - have the SO review the incident action plan one type of hazardous material that is classified as DOT class 1 is: - explosives with a mass explosion hazard one type of hazardous material that may be shock sensitive is: - organic peroxide packaging used for transport with extremely low levels of radioactivity that present no risk to the public or environment is known as: - excepted penetration can be described as - movement of material through closures permeation can be described as - occurring on a molecular level physical stresses that can affect users of specialized protective clothing include - heat stress pipeline markers contain information describing the: - owner/phone number/product placards that contain the DOT class number 6 at the bottom identify - an infectious substance hazard

shipping papers are referred to as and usually stored , in air pneumatically unloaded hopper cars typically carry: - powdered materials prior to allowing responders to act, they should be briefed on - anticipated duration of the task radiation that can be stopped by a piece of paper consists of particles. - alpha referring to the united states military marking system for hazardous materials, an octagon-shaped placard with a #1 on it denotes a: - mass explosion referring to the united states military marking system for hazardous materials, the symbol for a mass fire hazard is: - #3 in a triangle removal of contaminated victims that are in need of medical treatment from the hazard area requires: - the emergency decontamination process respiratory protective equipment should be cleaned an inspected - after each use responders can contact the shipper directly from the emergency contact information on the: - shipping papers SCBA and supplied air respirators, are two types of - atmosphere supplied devices Scene control at a terrorism incident incident may present unique challenges for the responders. in particular, responders must be aware that: - the terrorist may be on the scene waiting for responders to arrive before striking again air bill, in the cockpit Shipping papers are required to contain: - the hazardous classification according to DOT regulations specific gravity can be described as the: - ratio of the weight of a volume of liquid or solid to the weight of an equal volume of water standard structural FF ensemble including SCBA are adequate for which chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high yield explosives (CBRNE) incidents? - beta radiation Statement 1: a common hazard with cylinders is the potential for explosion Statement 2: cryogens pose a substantial threat if the Dewar container fails to maintain the low temperatures

Statement 3: skin exposure is not a concern with cryogens - Statements 1 and 2 are true, statement 3 is false Statement 1: a MSDS provides the name the chemical company uses to identify the product Statement 2: the product name is not always identical to the chemical name, as listed on a MSDS Statement 3: the listing of product names, chemical names, and synonyms on MSDS can make identifying chemicals sometimes confusing - all three statements are true statement 1: a phase change vest consists of a method to maintain a consistent temp of 60 degrees statement 2: ice cooled vests may be recharged by freezing the vest statement 3: ice cooled vests typically recharge faster than phase-change style vests - statements 1 and 2 are true, statement 3 is false statement 1: absorption is a defensive method of controlling a hazardous material spill by applying a material that will soak up and hold, or absorb, the spill statement 2: absorption generally requires that the operational personnel be in close proximity to the spill statement 3: absorbent materials can react with certain hazardous materials - statements 1 and 3 are true, statement 2 is false Statement 1: CERCLA established prohibitions and requirements concerning closed and abandoned hazardous waste sites. Statement 2: A trust fund to provide for cleanup when no responsible party could be identified was established by CERCLA Statement 3: CERCLA is part of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.120 - Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false Statement 1: Environmental protection agency labels on pesticides must contain one of the signal words DANGER/POISON, WARNING or CAUTION Statement 2: the word WARNING is used on labeling for packages containing highly toxic materials Statement 3: the signal words EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE are also displayed if package contents have a flash point below 80 degrees F - Statements 1 and 3 are true; statement 2 is false

Statement 1: examples of nerve agents are sarin, soman, and V agent/VX Statement 2: the most toxic, least volatile nerve agent is V agent/VX Statement 3: nerve agents are very effective due to their high vapor pressure - Statements 1 and 2 are true; Statement 3 is false statement 1: heat exhaustion occurs because the body is unable to dissipate excessive heat and becomes overheated statement 2: heat stroke results from the failure of the temperature- regulating capacity of the body statement 3: both heat exhaustion and heat stroke are immediate life threatening conditions - statements 1 and 2 are true, statement 3 is false Statement 1: if placards are clearly displayed on the transportation mode, shipping papers are not required Statement 2: if a transportation mode is not carrying hazardous materials, there is no requirement for specific information to be provided on shipping papers Statement 3: Shipping papers must contain the proper name of the chemical amount and weight - statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true Statement 1: in urban or suburban locales, hazardous materials can be found in service stations, hardware stores and doctor's office Statement 2: in rural areas, hazardous materials can be found in agricultural stores or co-ops, farm buildings, and residences Statement 3: the size of a community determines the potential for hazardous materials - Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false Statement 1: Nerve agents are the most toxic of chemical warfare agents Statement 2: blood and choking agents, while being terrorism agents, are also common industrial chemicals Statement 3: biological agents are the easiest of the categories of warfare agents to make and the onset of symptoms usually requires days to weeks - All 3 statements are true statement 1: remote shutoffs are usually well marked with an orange placard statement 2: remote shutoffs in fixed facilities are typically located near the back door

statement 3: on vehicles, the two most common locations for remote shutoffs are at the rear of the cargo tank or behind the driver's door - statements 1 and 2 are false, statement 3 is TRUE statement 1: safety briefings should be a verbal relay of info on the written site safety plan statement 2: the safety briefing should stress the potential hazards that exist statement 3: safety briefings should include the reminder that the incident is also a crime scene - all three statements are true Statement 1: the blue section of the ERG lists the shipping names of hazardous materials Statement 2: shipping names are always identical to the chemical names of materials Statement 3: it is important to know the proper spelling of the shipping name of a material before referencing the ERG - Statements 1 and 3 are true: Statement 2 is false statement 1: the decision to evacuate or shelter-in-place is relatively easy to make statement 2: sheltering-in-place is a method of safeguarding people in a hazardous area statement 3: evacuation is always preferred over sheltering-in-place - statement 2 is true, statements 1 and 3 are false statement 1: the hot zone is the area immediately around the release statement 2: the warm zone includes the contains the decontamination area statement 3: the command post is located in the warm zone - statements 1 and 2 are true, statement 3 is false Statement 1: there are many types of intermodal containers, or freight containers that can be used interchangeably on multiple modes of transportation (highway, rail, ship) Statement 2: cryogenic liquids cannot be shipped in intermodal containers because they are considered to be too unstable for this type of shipment Statement 3: radioactive material containers are shipped in either type A or type B containers - statements 1 and 3 are true, statement 2 is false statement 1: vapor dispersion involves using water spray or fans to

intentionally move vapors away from certain areas

statement 2: vapor dispersion is always a good idea when flammable substances are the problem statement 3: vapor dispersion is only effective with materials that are water soluble - statement 1 is true, statements 2 and 3 are false Statement 1: victims have lost control of their bowels - you suspect a nerve agent Statement 2: victims complain of not feeling well after inhaling an airborne white powder a few days earlier - you suspect a biological agent Statement 3: victims are exhibiting pinpoint pupils, runny noses and difficulty breathing - you suspect a biological agent - Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false Statement 1: vision is the safest of the five senses to use in detection of hazardous materials Statement 2: using the senses of sight and sound is one of the informal ways of recognizing the presence of hazardous materials Statement 3: using the human senses of taste and smell is reliable - Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false Statement 1: when carrying hazardous materials, a transportation mode must carry shipping papers Statement 2: Shipping papers may include a packing group number listed as I, II, or III Statement 3: the higher the packing group number, the more dangerous the cargo - Statements 1 and 2 are, statement 3 is false statement 1: when decontamination and doffing of PPE occurs in a cold environment, the body can cool rapidly statement 2: wet clothing extracts heat from the body up to 240 times faster than dry clothing, which can lead to hypothermia statement 3: hypothermia, while serious, is not a true medical emergency - statements 1 and 2 are true, statement 3 is false statement 1: while emergency responders may have considerable experience with decon at hazmat incidents, performing decon at a terrorist may require some changes to the procedure

statement 2: decontamination is performed at hazmat/WMD incidents to remove hazardous materials from all responders, victims, PPE, tools and equipment statement 3: everyone and everything in the hot zone is subject to contact with the hazardous material and can become contaminated - all three statements are true structural firefighting gear with self-contained breathing apparatus will protect responders from: - beta particles Substances or materials in quantities or forms that may pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety, or property when transported, stored, or used in commerce is a definition for a: - hazardous material substances that are living disease causing materials or are obtained from living organisms are called: - biological agents symptoms of heat include little or not sweating; hot, dry, red skin; deep, then shallow breathing; and rapid pulse - stroke the of a chemical is its ability to remain in the environment. - persistance the is the location where coordination, control, and communications are centralized - command post the zone is in the area of highest known hazard - hot/exclusion the acronym SLUDGEM is used to describe the signs and symptoms of exposure to which of the categories of warfare agents? - nerve agents the active ingredients on a pesticide label will be: - listed by name the amount of an ingested or injected substance that results in the death of 50 percent of the test population is: - LD50 the area that exists just outside the hot/exclusion zone is known as the: - warm zone the background color of a placard that would signify a poisonous substance hazard and that contains a skull and crossbones is: - white the best protective material against a specific chemical is one that has a low rate (if any) and a long time - permeation, breakthrough the best source of information on a specific hazardous materials is the: - MSDS

the best type of PPE for thermal hazards would be - structural FF clothing

the chemical action involving the movement of chemicals, on a molecular level, through intact materials best defines - permeation the chemicals listed in highlighted type in the ERG were selected because: - they present a toxic inhalation hazard the CHEMTREC organization is available hours per day to provide information about. - 24, many chemicals the collection of evidence at a terrorist event is primarily the responsibility of: - law enforcement the concentration that should never be exceeded is called: - TLV-C the decon of crew memebers through the use of water and soap is known as - dilution the definition of hazardous material is: - any chemical that is a physical hazard or health hazard the definition of hazardous waste is: - potentially harmful byproduct or residue that remains after a manufacturing process the design pressure of an IM 101 portable tank is: - 25.4 to 100 psi the DOT hazard class 1 consists of: - explosives the DOT hazard class 1 includes: - explosives the DOT hazard class 2 consists of: - gases the DOT hazard class 2 includes: - nonflammable gases the DOT hazard class 3 consists of: - flammable liquids the DOT hazard class 4 consists of: - flammable solids the DOT hazard class 5 consists of: - oxidizers the DOT hazard class 6 consists of: - poisons the DOT hazard class 6 includes: - liquid poisions the DOT hazard class 7 consists of: - radioactive substances the DOT hazard class 8 consists of: - corrosives