CHAPTER 6 - PPE

Question 1

Activities required for rescue, fire suppression, and property conservation in structures, vehicles, vessels, and similar types of properties.

Answer 1

Structural firefighting.

Question 2

Activities required for rescue, fire suppression, and property conservation at fires that produce high radiant, conductive, or convective heat; includes aircraft, hazmat transport, and storage tank fires.

Answer 2

Proximity firefighting.

Question 3

Headgear worn by firefighters that provides protection from falling objects, side blows, elevated temperatures, and heated water.

Answer 3

Helmet.

Question 4

Hood designed to protect firefighters ears, neck, and face from heat and debris; typically made of NOMEX, KEVLAR, or PBI and available in long and short styles.

Answer 4

Protective hood.

Question 5

Coat worn during firefighting, rescue, and extraction operations.

Answer 5

Protective coat.

Question 6

Trousers worn to protect the lower torso and legs during emergency operations. A.k.a. bunker/turnout pants.

Answer 6

Protective trousers.

Question 7

Protective clothing designed to protect the hands.

Answer 7

Protective gloves.

Question 8

Protective footwear meeting design requirements of NFPA, OSHA, and CAN/SCA. Protect foot, ankle, and lower leg.

Answer 8

Firefighting boots.

Question 9

Device that limits noise induced hearing loss when firefighters are exposed to extremely loud environments, such as apparatus engine noise, audible warning devices, and the use of power tools.

Answer 9

Hearing protection.

Question 10

Electronic lack of motion sensor that sounds a loud alarm when a firefighter becomes motionless. It can also be manually activated.

Answer 10

Personal alert safety system.

Question 11

Exposure to conditions that create a hazard to the respiratory system, including products of combustion, toxic gases, and superheated or oxygen deficient atmospheres.

Answer 11

Respiratory hazards

Question 12

Atmosphere containing less than the normal 19.5% oxygen. At least 16% oxygen is needed to produce flames or sustain human life.

Answer 12

Oxygen deficient atmosphere.

Question 13

Potentially fatal condition caused by lack of oxygen.

Answer 13

Hypoxia.

Question 14

Accumulation of fluid in the lungs.

Answer 14

Pulmonary edema.

Question 15

Fatal condition caused by severe oxygen deficiency and an excess of carbon monoxide and/or other gases in the blood.

Answer 15

Asphyxiation.

Question 16

Very small particle of solid material, such as dust, that is suspended in the atmosphere.

Answer 16

Particulate.

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Air purifying respirator.

Question 18

Motorized respirator that uses a filter to clean surrounding air, then delivers it to the wearer to breathe; typically includes a headpiece, breathing tube, and a blower/battery box that is worn on the belt.

Answer 18

Powered air purifying respirator.

Question 19

Compressible substance, with no specific volume, that tends to assume the shape of the container. Molecules move about most rapidly in this state.

Answer 19

Gas.

Question 20

Gaseous form of a substance that is normally in a solid or liquid state at room temperature or pressure; formed by evaporation from a liquidor sublimation from a solid.

Answer 20

Vapor

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Airborne pathogens.

Question 22

Respiratory filter that is certified to remove at least 99.97% of monodisperse particles of .3 micrometers in diameter.

Answer 22

High efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA)

Question 23

SCBA that allows exhaled air to be discharged or vented into the atmosphere.

Answer 23

Open circuit self contained breathing apparatus.

Question 24

SCBA that recycles exhaled air; removes carbon dioxide and restores compressed, Chemical or liquid oxygen. Not approved for firefighting operations.

Answer 24

Closed circuit self-contained breathing apparatus.

Question 25

Respirator fit test that measures the wearers response to a test agent, such as irritant smoke or odorous vapor. If wearer detects the test agent, such as through smell or taste, the respirator fit is inadequate.

Answer 25

Qualitative fit test (QLFT)

Question 26

Fit test in which instruments measure the amount of a test agent that is leaked into the respirator from the ambient atmosphere. If the leakage measures above a preset amount, the respirator fit is inadequate.

Answer 26

Quantitive fit test (QNFT)

Question 27

Rules and regulations published by executive agencies of the US federal government. These administrative laws are just as enforceable as statutory laws which may be passed by Congress.

Answer 27

Code of federal regulations

Question 28

Testing method that uses water under pressure to check the integrity of pressure vessels.

Answer 28

Hydrostatic test.

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Cascade system.

Question 30

Legal term for the maximum amount of chemical substance or other hazard that an employee can be exposed to; typically expressed in parts per million or milligrams per cubic meter. If exposed to this concentration for an entire 40 hour work week, 95% of healthy adults would not suffer health consequences.

Answer 30

Permissible exposure limits (PEL)

Question 31

Non-loadbearing rope that is anchored to a safe, exterior location and attached to a firefighter during search operations to act as a safety line.

Answer 31

Search line.

Question 32

PPE is designed to protect from hazards and minimize the risk of injury and fatality. True or false?

Answer 32

True.

Question 33

Inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining the condition of PPE is the responsibility of the shift supervisor. True or false?

Answer 33

False – it is our responsibility.

Question 34

All cleaning of PPE is performed at the local station. True or false?

Answer 34

False – advanced cleaning, specialized cleaning, and contract cleaning done by trained personnel and manufacture companies.

Question 35

Supplied air respirators are used when a firefighter must be in a hazardous area for a long period of time and there is no danger that fire may damage the hose. True or false?

Answer 35

True.

Question 36

Closed circuit SCBA's use compressed air. True or false?

Answer 36

False - they use compressed oxygen.

Question 37

In an open circuit SCBA exhaled air stays in the system and is reused. True or false?

Answer 37

False – air is discharged or vented into the atmosphere.

Question 38

Air purifying respirators remove contaminants by passing ambient air through the filter, canister, and cartridge. True or false?

Answer 38

True.

Question 39

Taste and smell can be clues that an APR is losing its effectiveness. True or false?

Answer 39

True.

Question 40

Storing requirements for respiratory equipment may depend on size, available compartments on apparatus, and manufactures instructions. True or false?

Answer 40

True.

Question 41

The face piece lens of protective breathing apparatus should be inspected for scratches, abrasions, holes, cracks, or seats damage during daily/weekly inspections. True or false?

Answer 41

True.

Question 42

The face piece of protective breathing apparatus can be dried with paper towel. True or false?

Answer 42

False - lint free cloth. Paper towel will scratch.

Question 43

The type of material used to construct an SCBA air cylinder determines the frequency of hydrostatic testing of the cylinder. True or false?

Answer 43

True.

Question 44

Replacing SCBA cylinders is always a two person job. True or false?

Answer 44

False- it can be done by one person.

Question 45

In and IDLH atmosphere, firefighters are required to work in teams of two or more. True or false?

Answer 45

True.

Question 46

Controlled breathing allows for efficient air use in an IDLH atmosphere. True or false?

Answer 46

True.

Question 47

Egressed paths are located once a firefighter is inside and IDLH atmosphere. True or false?

Answer 47

True.

Question 48

Clothing designed to meet the needs of specific rescue operations, including: technical rescue, ice rescue, and hazardous materials incidents.

Answer 48

Special protective clothing.

Question 49

Closing designed according to the requirements of NFPA 1977 and includes: gloves, goggles, jackets, jumpsuits, face/next shrouds; as well as a fire shelter and other equipment.

Answer 49

Wildland personal protective clothing.

Question 50

Clothing designed to increase visibility to motorists includes traffic vests.

Answer 50

Roadway operations clothing.

Question 51

Clothing worn to protect against exposures to infectious bodily fluids that must meet the requirements of NFPA 1999.

Answer 51

Emergency medical protective clothing.

Question 52

Clothing that according to the requirements of NFPA 1971 must include: retro reflective trim, wristlets, collars, a closure system, and a drag rescue device.

Answer 52

Structural firefighting protective clothing.

Question 53

Clothing designed to meet the requirements of NFPA 1975 and intended to identify where as a member of the organization and provide a layer of protection against a direct flame contact.

Answer 53

Station/work uniform.

Question 54

Hazard which can cause superheated air to damage the respiratory tract, a serious decrease in blood pressure, and a failure of the circulatory system.

Answer 54

Elevated temperatures.

Question 55

Hazard which may be inhaled, ingested, or absorbed into the body; includes formaldehyde, phosgene, and nitrous gases.

Answer 55

Gases and vapors.

Question 56

Hazard caused by disease causing microorganisms suspended in the air.

Answer 56

Airborne pathogens.

Question 57

Hazard produced during incidences involving industrial occupancies, spills from transportation accidents, and it leaks from storage containers.

Answer 57

Nonfire gases and vapors.

Question 58

Hazard most commonly caused by combustion which consumes and displaces oxygen present in the atmosphere.

Answer 58

Oxygen deficiency.

Question 59

Hazard produced by vehicle exhaust emissions, chemical reactions, heated metals or metal compounds, and combustion

Answer 59

Particulate contaminants.

Question 60

What is the purpose of an open circuit SCBA face assembly?

Answer 60

It provides fresh breathing air while protecting the eyes and face.

Question 61

What is prohibited by NFPA 1500 because it prevents a complete facepiece seal?

Answer 61

Beards or facial hair.

Question 62

As defined by the Code of Federal Regulations, the R in the particle filters degradation means:

Answer 62

Resistant to oil.

Question 63

How do you offset wearer limitations of respiratory protection?

Answer 63

Through constant training and proper fit testing of face pieces.

Question 64

What respiratory protection equipment limitation can proportionately reduced working time?

Answer 64

Low air cylinder pressure.

Question 65

What differences may be found in SCBA face pieces?

Answer 65

The location of regulator may differ.

Question 66

Which piece of protective breathing apparatus must be inspected for abrasions, cuts, tears, or heat or chemical induced damage?

Answer 66

Hose threads.

Question 67

Which piece of protective respiratory equipment hardware must be inspected for cleanliness, proper attachment, and damage?

Answer 67

Low-pressure alarm.

Question 68

Which type of SCBA system provides an endless source of breathing air to any floor within a structure form ground level connection?

Answer 68

Firefighting breathing air replenishment system (FBARS).

Question 69

Atmosphere supplying respirators only filter particulates out of ambient air. True or false?

Answer 69

False.

Question 70

Air purifying respirators are classified into three categories of filter degradation: N, R, and P. True or false?

Answer 70

True

Question 71

SCBA check should be only once a week. True or false?

Answer 71

False.

Question 72

The inspection. For protective breathing apparatus is established by NFPA 1852. true or false?

Answer 72

True

Question 73

Empty SCBA cylinders should be kept with full cylinders. True or false?

Answer 73

False

Question 74

SCBA air supply duration depends only on physical conditioning. True or false?

Answer 74

False

Question 75

Which type of protective clothing is designed to prevent heat transfer from fire to the body?

Answer 75

Structural firefighting

Question 76

Which type of special protective clothing maybe dual certified for emergency medical use?

Answer 76

Technical rescue

Question 77

Which of the NFPA defined types of cleaning does not require removal from service?

Answer 77

Routine.

Question 78

Which respiratory hazard is most commonly caused by combustion?

Answer 78

Gases and vapors

Question 79

Which respiratory hazard targets the heart and brain?

Answer 79

Hydrogen cyanide.

Question 80

What wearer limitation for respiratory protection requires the user to have the ability to overcome stress and fear?

Answer 80

Psychological limitations

Question 81

What equipment limitation of respiratory protection can result in minor leaks?

Answer 81

Poor condition of apparatus.

Question 82

What safety precaution is taken when refilling SCBA to prevent it from overheating?

Answer 82

Fill cylinder slowly

Question 83

What is a nonemergency exit indicator?

Answer 83

Necessary to replace air cylinder.

Question 84

What is an emergency exit indicator?

Answer 84

SCBA failure

Question 85

What nonemergency exit technique requires using the same path to exit and IDLH environment as to enter?

Answer 85

Egress path.

Question 86

General term for the equipment worn by fire and emergency service responders; includes helmets, coats, trousers, boots, eye protection, gloves, hoods, SCBA, pass device.

Answer 86

Personal protective equipment