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Chapter 5 Flashcards

1
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What protects the the trunk and limbs against cuts, abrasions, and burn injuries; protects the body from heat and cold; and provides limited protection from corrosive liquids? (168)

A

Protective coat and trousers

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What provides and audible means by which a lost, trapped, or incapacitated firefighter can be located? (168)

A

Personal alert safety system (PASS)

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What protects the face and lungs from heat, smoke and other toxic products of combustion, and airborne contaminants? (168)

A

Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

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4
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Structural fire fighting helmets must have: (169)

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ear flaps or neck covers

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5
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What is an example of a situation where eye protection greater than that provided by a helmet faceshield is needed, but respiratory protection is not needed? (170)

A

Medical calls where exposure to bodily fluids is possible

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6
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The most common use of hearing protection is for firefighters who: (171)

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ride apparatus that exceed maximum noise exposure levels.

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7
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Which personnel should always wear hearing protection? (172)

A

Those operating power tools

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What is designed to protect your ears, neck, and face from exposure to heat, hot embers, and debris? (172)

A

Protective hoods

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9
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What lists the components required by NFPA 1971 for structural fire fighting protective coats? (173)

A

Outer shell, moisture barrier, thermal barrier

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10
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What is a built-in harness and hand loop at the back of the neck of a turnout coat that permits a rescuer to grab and drag a downed firefighter? (174)

A

Drag Rescue Device (DRD)

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11
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Protective trousers should be cleaned: (176)

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according to manufacturer’s specifications.

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12
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Firefighters should have foot protection that includes protective boots for fire fighting and similar emergencies and: (176)

A

safety shoes for station wear and other fire department tasks.

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13
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What would be the most appropriate material for wildland fire fighting clothing? (177)

A

Treated cotton

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14
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Boots used in wildland fire fighting should be at least _____ high to protect the lower leg from burns, snakebites, and cuts and abrasions. (178)

A

8 to 10 inches (200 mm to 250 mm)

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15
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Contamination of protective garments by hydrocarbons: (179)

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decreases their fire resistiveness.

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16
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What should be done with polycarbonate fire fighting helmets that have come into contact with hydraulic oil? (179)

A

They should be removed from service.

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17
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According to NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire department Infection Control Program, personal protective clothing should be cleaned and dried at least every _____ in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. (180)

A

6 months

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18
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After PPE has been washed, it should be hung to dry in an area with: (180)

A

adequate ventilation but not in direct sunlight.

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19
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Which is a way that toxic products can enter the body that is of the most concern to firefighters? (180)

A

Inhalation

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20
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What is not one of the common respiratory hazards associated with fires and other emergencies? (180)

A

Elevated oxygen

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21
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Both OSHA and NFPA define an oxygen-deficient atmosphere as one containing less than ____ percent oxygen. (181)

A

19.5

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22
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What can result from inhaling heated gases? (181)

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Pulmonary edema

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23
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What results in more fire deaths than any other toxic product of combustion? (183)

A

Carbon monoxide

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24
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What is NOT a primary sign or symptom of carbon monoxide exposure? (184)

A

Excessive thirst

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25
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What is used in manufacturing plastics, foam rubber, and synthetic textiles and is commonly found at water and sewage treatment plants? (185)

A

Chlorine

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26
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What is the MOST likely sign that the atmosphere may be toxic at a vehicle accident involving a commercial truck? (187)

A

Placard on the truck

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27
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What is a physical factor that can affect firefighters’ ability to use respiratory protection effectively? (187)

A

Facial features

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28
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What factor is related to the ability to use respiratory protection effectively that refers to the ability to maintain control in claustrophobic and stressful environments? (188)

A

Emotional stability

29
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What is an equipment limitation of respiratory protection? (188)

A

Increased weight

30
Q

Those in poor physical condition expend their air supply: (188)

A

faster than other performing the same tasks.

31
Q

Who makes the decision to stay or leave the hazard zone if no catastrophic event has occurred? (189)

A

Supervisor

32
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Which term refers to the time at which the remaining operation time of the SCBA is equal to the time necessary to return safely to a nonhazardous atmosphere? (189)

A

Point of no return

33
Q

At the beginning of your shift, you should make sure the SCBA cylinder is at least: (190)

A

90 percent full.

34
Q

What type of respiratory protection uses compressed air? (190)

A

Open-circuit SCBA

35
Q

What type of respiratory protection is MOST likely to be used in shipboard operations, extended hazardous materials incidents, and some rescue operations? (190)

A

Closed-circuit SCBA

36
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What basic SCBA component assembly includes a high-pressure hose with low-pressure alarm, by-pass valve, and a pressure-reducing device? (190)

A

Regulator assemby

37
Q

What basic SCBA component assembly includes a rigid frame with straps that hold the air cylinder on the firefighter’s back? (190)

A

Harness assembly

38
Q

What basic SCBA component assembly constitutes the main weight of the breathing apparatus? (191)

A

Air cylinder assembly

39
Q

On an SCBA, the regulator reduces the pressure of the cylinder air to _____ atmospheric pressure and controls the flow of air to meet the respiratory requirements of the wearer. (192)

A

slightly above

40
Q

The remote pressure gauge on the regulator assembly should read within _____ of the cylinder gauge if increments are in psi (kPa). (193)

A

100 psi (700 kPa)

41
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What allows a cylinder that is low in air to be transfilled from another cylinder regardless of the manufacturer? (194)

A

Universal transfill emergency connection

42
Q

What is NOT a part of the facepiece assembly? (194)

A

Mainline valve

43
Q

What component displays the current cylinder pressure on the inside of the facepice lens or mask-mounted regulator and allows the wearer to monitor the air supply without having to read an external gauge? (195)

A

Heads-up display

44
Q

What method of controlling internal fogging of the facepice lens deflects exhalations away from the lens? (197)

A

Open-circuit airline equipment

45
Q

What is NOT a standard method of storing self-contained breathing apparatus? (198)

A

Hood mounts

46
Q

The use of personal alert safety system (PASS) devices by all firefighters and rescuers wearing SCBA is mandatory under: (198)

A

NFPA 1500.

47
Q

IF a firefighter wearing a PASS device should remain motionless for approximately _____, the device will emit a loud, pulsating shriek. (199)

A

30 seconds

48
Q

If the remote gauge and the cylinder gauge are not marked in increments of 100 psi (700 kPa) they should read: (200)

A

the same.

49
Q

What method of donning SCBA allows firefighters to don SCBA while en route to an incident? (201)

A

Seat mount

50
Q

What method of donning SCBA eliminates some steps but also exposes the units to weather and physical damage? (202)

A

Side mount

51
Q

Interchanging facepieces, or any other part of the SCBA, from one manufacturer’s equipment to another: (203)

A

makes any warranty and certification void.

52
Q

What NFPA standards requires that each firefighter be fitted with a facepiece that conforms properly to the shape and size of his or her face? (203)

A

NFPA 1500

53
Q

How can positive pressure be checked on the SCBA facepiece? (204)

A

By gently breaking the facepiece seal

54
Q

What is an action that applies to all SCBA when doffing? (204)

A

Make sure you are out of the contaminated area.

55
Q

After checking the bypass valve when inspecting SCBA, you should make sure it is: (205)

A

fully closed.

56
Q

Breathing apparatus should be cleaned and sanitized: (205)

A

immediately after each use.

57
Q

What action can damage SCBA and should be avoided? (206)

A

Using paper towels to dry the facepiece lens

58
Q

Annual maintenance, testing and repairs requiring the expertise of factory certified technicians should be done: (206)

A

in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

59
Q

What is a safety precaution for refilling SCBA cylinders? (206)

A

Prevent the cylinder from overheating by filling slowly.

60
Q

All firefighters who are certified to wear SCBA must be fit tested _____ or when new facepieces are issued to determine proper fit of the facepiece. (208)

A

annually

61
Q

While in Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (ILDH) atmospheres, firefighters must work: (208)

A

in teams of two or more.

62
Q

What is most important when dealing with emergencies created by malfunctioning breathing apparatus? (208)

A

Immediate withdrawal from the hazardous atmosphere

63
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When dealing with an emergency created by malfunctioning breathing, apparatus, if you are lost or disoriented and feel exhausted or you might lose consciousness you should: (21)

A

lie flat on the floor close to a wall.

64
Q

When working in areas of low visibility, which method of moving about allows firefighters to remain close to the floor and feel for victims? (211)

A

Crawling

65
Q

What would NOT be an appropriate tag line for use in an Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) atmosphere? (211)

A

Hydraulic hoses from rescue tools

66
Q

What method of moving about in an area of limited visibility should be used only if firefighters can see the floor? (211)

A

Crouching

67
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What is NOT a general guideline for exiting areas with restricted openings under emergency conditions while wearing SCBA? (211)

A

Pull the SCBA in back of you, maintaining control of the SCBA at all times.

68
Q

What is NOT a benefit of structural fire fighting helmets? (169)

A

Provides hearing protection

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