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Chapter 3 - Personal Protective Equipment Flashcards

1
Q

How much of the body is structural firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) designed
to cover?

A

Full body coverage

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2
Q

A structural firefighting PPE ensemble includes which specific piece of equipment?

A

PASS device

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3
Q

What is the primary function of the moisture barrier in structural firefighting PPE?

A

Prevent liquids and vapors from reaching the skin

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4
Q

Which part of the structural firefighting PPE ensemble is designed to protect the neck and ears?

A

The protective hood

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5
Q

The outer shell of structural firefighting protective clothing is constructed of a flame-resistant materials such as Nomex, Kevlar, or ____ ?

A

PBI

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6
Q

During use in actual firefighting conditions, the maximum realistic duration ofan SCBA air
supply is about __ percent of its rated duration

A

50

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7
Q

which is an approved material for structural firefighting boots?

A

Leather

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8
Q

What is the purpose of a personal alert safety system (PASS)?

A

Sound an alarm if a fire fighter is motionless for a set period time

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9
Q

Which statement about the care and use of PPE is correct?

A

Accumulated dirt or contamination increases the potential for failure of protective clothing.

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10
Q

Fire fighters should be able to don and activate an SCBA within __ seconds.

A

60

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11
Q

When donning SCBA, fire fighters should check that the cylinder has a minimum of __ percent of its rated maximum pressure.

A

90

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12
Q

Which piece of equipment must be worn with structural firefighting PPE and SCBA?

A

PASS device

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13
Q

The primary function of a fire helmet’s _____ is intended to provide thermal protection.

A

inner liner

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14
Q

Which statement about the use of a protective hood is correct?

A

Don the SCBA face piece first and then pull the hood up over it.

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15
Q

What is a requirement for structural firefighting boots?

A

Slip-resistant sole

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16
Q

Which is a component of the Reilly method of air conservation?

A

Humming

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17
Q

The realistic duration of an SCBA air supply is _____ than the rated duration

A

much shorter

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18
Q

What is the primary function of the purge/bypass valve on an SCBA regulator?

A

Provide an emergency air supply in the event of a malfunction

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19
Q

Current NFPA standards require an SCBA EOSTI to sound when cylinder pressure drops to
__ percent of capacity.

A

35

20
Q

How often must SCBA face pieces be fit-tested?

A

Every 12 months

21
Q

What is a commonly used technique for conserving SCBA air?

A

skip breathing

22
Q

Pressure reading on an SCBA cylinder gauge and remote pressure gauge should not differ by ___%

A

15

23
Q

What is the first step in cleaning SCBA?

A

Rinse the entire unit with clean water from a hose

24
Q

Which type of breathing apparatus recycles the user’s exhaled air?

A

Closed circuit

25
Q

Which NFPA standard deals with protective ensembles for structural and proximity
firefighting?

A

1971

26
Q

Which NFPA standard deals with protective clothing and equipment for wildland firefighting?

A

1977

27
Q

Which NFPA standard deals with open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus?

A

1981

28
Q

Which NFPA standard deals with personal alert safety systems?

A

1982

29
Q

What is the term for the lower part of a protective hood?

A

Bib

30
Q

Which item is an optional component of the structural firefighting protective ensemble?

A

Hearing protection

31
Q

The multilayered or quilted layer of structural firefighting protective clothing is the:

A

liner

32
Q

Which component of structural firefighting protective clothing is critical for protecting the
body from steam burns?

A

Moisture barrier

33
Q

Turnout coats and trousers have a protective system that consists of __ layers

A

3

34
Q

A drag rescue device (DRD) is a component of the:

A

protective coat.

35
Q

Which is an acceptable location for PPE that has undergone decontamination?

A

None of these is correct.

36
Q

Smoke contains __ highly toxic products of combustion or physical states of matter

A

three

37
Q

PPE exposed to hazardous conditions should undergo an initial reduction of contaminants ______.

A

at the scene before returning to the station

38
Q

An oxygen-deficient atmosphere contains less than __ percent oxygen.

A

19.5

39
Q

What is the function of an EOSTI?

A

Warn an SCBA wearer of low cylinder pressure

40
Q

Recent studies have identified which hazard related to the use of protective hoods?

A

Transfer of carcinogens from the hood to the skin

41
Q

Which agency sets the design, testing, and certification standards for SCBA equipment?

A

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

42
Q

The function of a RIC/UAC is to provide air for:

A

emergency refilling of a low air cylinder

43
Q

SCBA cylinders of aluminum, steel, and carbon-fiber must be hydrostatically tested every ______ years.

A

5

44
Q

For which type of incident is a supplied-air respirator most likely to be used?

A

Industrial or some hazardous materials situations

45
Q

Which type of breathing apparatus offers protection only for specific, known hazards?

A

Air-purifying respirator

Firefighter (30 decks)

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