Chapter 14: Illicit Laboratories Flashcards
Lab operators are likely to be: (624) A. poor and uneducated. B. dangerous ex-convicts. C. friendly and accommodating. D. hostile and potentially armed.
hostile and potentially armed.
Which of the following statements regarding booby traps is MOST accurate? (625)
A. They are only found inside the lab.
B. They are only found outside the lab.
C. They may include electrified door handles.
D. They are not commonly found at illicit labs.
They may include electrified door handles.
What actions may be taken to avoid booby traps? (625)
A. Use explosion proof equipment.
B. Move items in the lab as soon as possible.
C. Send large numbers of personnel into the area.
D. Turn lights on immediately upon entering the area.
Use explosion proof equipment.
Illicit lab operators may: (627)
A. utilize proper processes.
B. dispose of radioactive material.
C. store hazardous materials in marked containers.
D. release hazardous vapors into residential areas.
release hazardous vapors into residential areas.
What percentage of drug labs are set up to produce meth? (627) A. 50 to 60% B. 60 to 70% C. 70 to 80% D. 80 to 90%
80 to 90%
What is the most serious hazard associated with meth labs? (628) A. Toxic vapors B. Flammability C. Radioactivity D. Corrosiveness
Flammability
Which of the following statements regarding meth labs is MOST accurate? (628)
A. Meth is difficult to produce.
B. Meth labs are greatly increasing in number.
C. Products used to make meth are difficult to obtain.
D. Meth lab locations remain a health hazard for years after removed.
Meth lab locations remain a health hazard for years after removed.
Not wearing appropriate PPE in a meth lab can cause: (628) A. loss of vision. B. severe vomiting. C. digestive problems. D. shortness of breath.
shortness of breath.
Which of the following is NOT a product typically found in meth labs? (628-629) A. Ethyl ether B. Muriatic acid C. Starting fluid D. Iodine crystals
Muriatic acid
Which of the following types of equipment is typically found in meth labs? (634-635) A. Heat sources B. Refrigerators C. Ceramic cookware D. Blenders and food processors
Heat sources
Which of the following is a clue to the presence of meth labs? (635) A. Excessive trash B. Floodlights or security systems C. Increased activity during the day D. Windows covered with dark curtains
Excessive trash
For every one pound (0.5 kg) of meth produced there are \_\_\_ pounds (kg) of hazardous waste generated. (635) A. 4 (1.8) B. 5 (2.3) C. 6 (3) D. 7 (3.2)
6 (3)
Which of the following statements regarding chemical agent labs is MOST accurate? (635-636)
A. The recipes are difficult to find.
B. The materials are easy to obtain.
C. The labs typically include pseudoephedrine.
D. The labs often include chemicals that are not found in meth labs.
The labs often include chemicals that are not found in meth labs.
Which of the following statements regarding explosives labs is MOST accurate? (636)
A. They are the most common lab discovered.
B. They are only found in rural, out-of-the-way areas.
C. They lack typical equipment associated with laboratories.
D. They are easy to set up and maintain, and the materials are readily available.
They are easy to set up and maintain, and the materials are readily available.
Which of the following is an indicator of an explosives lab? (637-638) A. Methyl iodide B. Military manuals C. Condenser tubes D. Strong acidic odors
Strong acidic odors
What common ingredient is found at explosives labs? (638) A. Acetone B. Hydrochloric acid C. Sodium hydroxide D. Anhydrous ammonia
Acetone
Which of the following is a clue to the presence of an explosives lab? (638)
A. Underground cookbooks
B. Floodlights or security systems
C. Significant quantities of fireworks
D. Windows covered with plastic or tinfoil
Significant quantities of fireworks
Which of the following is an indicator of a biological laboratory? (639-641) A. Strong acidic odors B. Laboratory or test animals C. Presence of cyanides or acids D. Ammunition such as shotgun shells
Laboratory or test animals
What chemical may be found at a biological laboratory? (639-641) A. Bleach B. Ethanol C. Hexamine D. Hydrogen peroxide
Bleach
SOPs for response to illicit labs need to follow rules established by: (641) A. NFPA® 472. B. NFPA® 1001. C. OSHA 1910.120. D. OSHA 1920.150.
OSHA 1910.120.
On-site activities at illicit labs are directed by the: (641)
A. bomb squad.
B. Drug Enforcement Agency.
C. Federal Bureau of Investigation.
D. law enforcement agency having jurisdiction.
law enforcement agency having jurisdiction
Entering an illicit lab should be done after: (641)
A. the bomb squad has cleared the area.
B. law enforcement has cleared the area.
C. a risk analysis and an IAP is developed.
D. the crime scene area has been secured.
a risk analysis and an IAP is developed.
Which of the following is a duty of law enforcement at illicit labs? (642)
A. Collecting evidence
B. Decontaminating personnel
C. Photographing all evidence at the crime scene
D. Rendering safe all explosive ordnance or booby traps
Rendering safe all explosive ordnance or booby traps
Which of the following is minimum monitoring and detection equipment for illicit labs? (643) A. Oxygen meter B. Multi-gas meter C. Gas-filled detector D. Colorimetric indictor tubes
Oxygen meter
What is the FIRST priority at illicit labs? (643-644) A. Life safety B. Incident stabilization C. Protection of property D. Protection of the environment
Life safety
Which of the following would MOST likely help determine PPE selection at an illicit lab response? (645) A. Time of day B. Weather conditions C. Interviews with neighbors D. Number of available personnel
Interviews with neighbors
Assistance in remediation of illicit labs is MOST likely to come from the: (646) A. Drug Enforcement Agency. B. Department of the Interior. C. Federal Bureau of Investigation. D. Department of Homeland Security.
Drug Enforcement Agency.
A (an) \_\_\_ should be written after each incident with input of all involved in the incident. (646) A. Debriefing Plan B. After Action Report C. Termination Report D. Incident Action Plan
After Action Report