5-4 Respiratory Protection

Question 1

RPPM

Answer 1

Shall complete the required training course within three months of assuming the
position.

Question 2

Program evaluations by RPPM

Answer 2

Annually

Question 3

MDR

Answer 3

(a) Conduct or schedule pre-placement evaluations and periodic evaluations.
(b) Medically certify qualified individuals

Question 4

Individual Medical Readiness status cannot be determined or other
medical factors exist, use what form?

Answer 4

Medical Matrix (Respirator
User Certification Exam 716)

Question 5

contaminant

Answer 5

A material that is not normally present in the atmosphere, which can be harmful to
anyone who breathes it.

Question 6

dust

Answer 6

Small solid particles created by breaking up of larger particles by processes such as
crushing, grinding, or expulsion

Question 7

fumes

Answer 7

Small particles (<1 micrometer) formed by condensation of volatilized solids,
usually metals

Question 8

mist

Answer 8

Finely divided liquid droplets suspended in air and generated by condensation or
atomization.

Question 9

Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere

Answer 9

An atmosphere with insufficient O² to support life. Must be 19.5% by volume

Question 10

vapor

Answer 10

Gaseous state of a substance which is normally a liquid or solid at room
temperature.

Question 11

Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH)

Answer 11

concentration of a contaminant which can produce
debilitating effect on health, or cause death

Question 12

Engineering Controls

Answer 12

1 ventilation system
2 exhaust

Question 13

Exhaust

Answer 13

(a) Forced Air Systems (Laboratory Hoods in Medical/Dental spaces)
(b) Damage Control Gear (Red Devil Blowers)

Question 14

Gas and vapor air purifying respirators

Answer 14

Uses cartridges and canisters that remove contaminants through absorption and adsorption.

Question 15

Cleaning and Sanitizing Respirators

Answer 15

(1) Remove and discard all used cartridges and filters.
(2) Disassemble and hand wash the face piece and parts in a warm water and mild
dishwashing detergent solution
(3) Sanitize the face piece:
(a) Immerse the face piece for 2 minutes in a 50 ppm solution of iodine (add 15 ml of
iodine solution to 1.5 liter of water).
(b) Rinse in clean warm water at a temperature of about 100°F. Temperatures above
43°C (110°F) should be avoided.
(c) Air dry in a clean uncontaminated area in such a way as to prevent distortion of the
face piece.

Question 16

Qualitative Fit Testing.

Answer 16

performed by using Isoamyl acetate (banana oil),
Saccharin mist, and Irritant smoke. (Preferred Method)

Question 17

Quantitative Fit Testing

Answer 17

This type of fit testing can only be performed by shore activities