Chapter 10 Flashcards
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
D
The four primary types of decon are gross, emergency, technical, and: (480) A. mass. B. general. C. specific. D. reactive
A
In what way does decontamination provide victims with psychological
reassurance? (481)
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.
D. Decontamination procedures can provide responders with a task
when they may otherwise feel helpless in aiding victims
C
The basic principles of decon are get it off, keep it off, and \_\_\_\_ it. (482) A. identify B. destroy C. contain D. preserve
C
The decision of whether to perform emergency or technical decon is
determined based on the hazardous material involved and: (484)
A. temperature and wind conditions.
B. how much media coverage is involved.
C. the local terrain and available waterways.
D. the urgency in removing the victim from the contaminated
environment
D
Which method of decontamination may be as simple as placing
contaminated clothing into a suitable plastic bag or recovery drum?
(484)
A. Dry
B. Wet
C. Gross
D. Chemical
A
Sanitization, neutralization, and solidification are methods of \_\_\_\_\_ decon. (486) A. dry B. wet C. physical D. chemical
D
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
B
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
D
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
B
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
D
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
C
Technical decon is usually conducted: (489)
A. at the hospital.
B. in the hot zone.
C. far away from the hot zone.
D. within a formal decon line or corridor
D
Diatomaceous earth, baking powder, and activated carbon are examples of: (489) A. vermiculite. B. absorbents. C. adsorbents. D. contaminants
B
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
C
The technical decontamination process that uses a material to
change the chemical structure of a hazardous material is: (492)
A. dilution.
B. evaporation.
C. chemical degradation.
D. brushing and scraping
C
Evaporation is used for decon of materials with: (493) A. low solubility. B. low specific gravity. C. high vapor pressure. D. high autoignition temperature
C
What technical decontamination process kills MOST of the microorganisms present? (493) A. Sanitation B. Disinfection C. Sterilization D. Neutralization
B
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
D