Chapter 10
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| 1. When should decontamination be considered? (479) A. Once the incident has terminated B. Only if there are deceased victims C. If any responders show signs of illness D. At any hazardous materials or terrorism incident | show 🗑
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| show | A. mass.
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| 3. In what way does decontamination provide victims with psychological reassurance? A. Decontamination procedures can distract victims who may otherwise want to leave the area. B. Decontamination can make victims feel as though they are safer even when decon procedures have no effect. C. Individuals may develop psychologically based symptoms even if they have not been exposed to harmful levels. | show 🗑
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| 4. The basic principles of decon are get it off, keep it off, and ____ it. (482) A. identify B. destroy C. contain D. preserve | show 🗑
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| show | D. the urgency in removing the victim from the contaminated
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| show | A. Dry
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| 7. Sanitization, neutralization, and solidification are methods of _____ decon. (486) A. dry B. wet C. physical D. chemical | show 🗑
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| 8. Which type of decon may involve using wipes or other decon methods to remove soot from the face, head, and neck? (486) A. Mass B. Gross C. Technical D. Emergency | show 🗑
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| 9. An advantage of gross decontamination is that it: (486) A. does not involve water. B. will remove all contaminates. C. does not require follow-up decon. D. is conducted in the field, so the reduction of contaminants is immediate. | show 🗑
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| 10. One of the disadvantages of emergency decontamination is that it: (487) A. is fast to implement. B. can harm the environment. C. requires minimal equipment. D. requires a formal decon corridor. | show 🗑
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| 11. If a first responder becomes contaminated before realizing the situation, they should immediately withdraw and: (487) A. set up a decon zone. C. notify law enforcement. B. sample themselves to determine the contaminant. D. follow local procedures for emergency decontamination. | show 🗑
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| 12. Technical decon would MOST likely be used: (488) A. on apparatus. B. once the incident has concluded. C. on responders’ PPE and equipment. D. on victims in life-threatening situations. | show 🗑
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| show | D. within a formal decon line or corridor.
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| 14. Diatomaceous earth, baking powder, and activated carbon are examples of: (489) A. vermiculite. B. absorbents. C. adsorbents. D. contaminants. | show 🗑
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| 15. What is the process in which a hazardous liquid interacts with (or is bound to) the surface of a sorbent material? (489) A. Sorption B. Absorption C. Adsorption D. Resorption | show 🗑
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| show | C. chemical degradation.
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| 17. Evaporation is used for decon of materials with: (493) A. low solubility. B. low specific gravity. C. high vapor pressure. D. high autoignition temperature. | show 🗑
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| 18. What technical decontamination process kills MOST of the microorganisms present? (493) A. Sanitation B. Disinfection C. Sterilization D. Neutralization | show 🗑
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| 19. What chemical decon process involves treating a hazardous liquid chemically so that it turns into a solid? (493) A. Isolation B. Washing C. Vacuuming D. Solidification | show 🗑
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| 20. Technical decon corridors are typically designed for ________ persons. (494) A. ambulatory B. nonambulatory C. critically injured D. a large number of | show 🗑
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| 21. The aim of technical decon for nonambulatory victims is to: (494- 496) A. package and triage them appropriately. B. apply first aid and return them to an ambulatory state. C. thoroughly decontaminate them before transferring them to EMS. D. make sure they understand the delayed health risks of the hazardous material. | show 🗑
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| show | C. mass decontamination.
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| show | D. a simple water shower system.
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| 24. How long should actual showering time last during mass decon? (497) A. At least 10 minutes B. It is an incident-specific decision C. As long as there is water available D. It should be specified in NFPA 472 | show 🗑
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| show | D. isolated for later disposal.
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| 26. When mass decontamination is required, ambulatory victims should be: (501) A. processed for evidence. B. dismissed and sent directly home. C. washed and scrubbed by emergency personnel. D. directed to an area of safe refuge within the perimeter to await prioritization for decon. | show 🗑
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| show | A. Victim’s gender
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| show | C. Before being transferred to EMS
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| 29.How are victims going through decontamination prioritized? (504) A. Age and sex B. Medical triage C. NFPA standards D. NIOSH guidelines | show 🗑
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| 30. Normally, removal of deceased victims from the hot zone will occur: (505) A. before the medical examiner arrives. B. only after any media has left the scene. C. before viable victims have been removed. D. after all viable victims have been removed. | show 🗑
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| 31. What should happen before entry personnel enter the hot zone? (506) A. Victims should be identified. B. Technical decon should be set up. C. Responders should undergo decon. D. Victims should be instructed to disrobe. | show 🗑
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| show | D. only if soaked in something that would penetrate outer clothing
and into the underwear.
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| show | C. Just outside the decon zone
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| show | B. upwind
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| 35. If the decontamination site cannot be placed on terrain that slopes toward the hot zone, first responders may have to: (509) A. perform brushing and scraping downwind of the hot zone. B. document all victims so that decon can be performed at a later date. C. forgo decontamination so that they do not spread the hazardous material. D. place some type of barrier to ensure confinement of an unintentional release. | show 🗑
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| show | C. a dike can be constructed to protect the waterway.
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| 37. Although it is important to protect the environment, decon should NEVER be delayed to protect the environment if: (509) A. there is media coverage. B. the victims are deceased. C. the decontamination takes place at night. D. the delay will increase injury to those affected by the event. | show 🗑
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| 38. Before doing any work in the hot zone, responders should: (510) A. identify victims. B. decontaminate their PPE. C. respond to requests for interviews. D. establish the decontamination corridor. | show 🗑
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| show | B. use female responders if possible.
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| 40. A challenge to decon operations is that law enforcement personnel often carry weapons: (512) A. that cannot undergo decon. B. and civilian responders must decon the weapons. C. and will not release them to anyone for decon operations. D. and will not release them to civilian personnel during decon operations. | show 🗑
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| 41. If service canines are brought into the hot zone, they must be: (512) A. isolated. B. destroyed. C. decontaminated. D. kept away from victims. | show 🗑
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| show | A. supervised by law enforcement.
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| 43. Conducting wet decon operations in freezing weather can lead to: (513) A. evaporation. B. hypothermia. C. hyperthermia. D. loss of evidence. | show 🗑
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| 44. Evidence collected on scene must be decontaminated in conjunction with: (514) A. law enforcement. B. NIOSH guidelines. C. state health guidelines. D. emergency medical services. | show 🗑
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| show | D. The hazardous materials involved
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| show | B. evidentiary issues.
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| 47. What is required for all first responders who have been exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous materials? (515) A. Exposure records B. A leave of absence C. Exposure justification D. Immediate hospitalization | show 🗑
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| 48. The chronology of events, activities that occurred during an incident, and decon procedures must be documented in the: (516) A. size-up. B. SOP/Gs. C. activity log. D. preincident plan. | show 🗑
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