Chapter 5: PPE

Question 1

Disease-causing microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, and fungi) that are suspended in the air.

Answer 1

Airborne Pathogens

Question 2

Respirator that removes contaminants by passing ambient air through a filter, cartridge, or canister; may have a full or partial facepiece.

Answer 2

Air-Purifying Respirator (APR)

Question 3

Respirator that supplies the user with an air supply from a source independent of the ambient atmosphere.

Answer 3

Atmosphere-Supplying Respirator (ASR)

Question 4

Three or more large, interconnected air cylinders, from which smaller SCBA cylinders are recharged; larger cylinders typically have a capacity of 300 Cubic feet (9 cubic meters).

Answer 4

Cascade system

Question 5

Completely automated stationary fill station that dills air cylinders to a programmed pressure.

Answer 5

Auto-cascade system

Question 6

recycles exhaled air, removes carbon dioxide and restores compressed, chemical, or liquid oxygen. Not approved for fire fighting.

Answer 6

Closed-circuit Self Contained Breathing Apparatus

Question 7

Rules and regulations published by executive agencies of the U.S federal government. These are just as enforceable as statutory laws, which must be passed by Congress.

Answer 7

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)