Chapter 9 Flashcards
The extreme hazards associated with materials that could be used in
terrorist attacks has prompted the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security to: (423)
A. regulate who can be a first responder at hazmat/WMD
incidents.
B. recommend that only APRs be used during hazmat/WMD
incidents.
C. adopt standards for respiratory equipment to protect responders
at hazmat/WMD incidents.
D. mandate that first responders at all hazmat/WMD incidents be
certified to the Technician level
C
What organization certifies SCBA? (423)
A. Insurance Service Office (ISO)
B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
C. International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
D. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH
D
When using SCBA, where does the air supply come from? (423) A. The ambient air B. The user carries it C. A stationary air cylinder D. A large stationary generator
B
Only _____ open-circuit or closed-circuit SCBA is allowed in incidents
where personnel are exposed to hazardous materials. (423)
A. chemical
B. nonpowered
C. positive-pressure
D. pressure-demand
C
Why are supplied-air respirators (SARs) not certified for use in fire
fighting operations? (426)
A. Excessive weight increases physical stress
B. Cannot supply positive pressure to the face
C. Potential damage to the hose from heat, fire, or debris
D. Not enough air to escape from a hazardous environment
C
A supplied-air respirator (SAR) used at a hazmat incident must:
(426)
A. carry/supply its own air.
B. be certified for firefighting operations.
C. provide positive pressure to the facepiece.
D. have an airline of longer than 300 feet (90 m).
C
When using an air purifying device (APR), where does the air supply come from? (426) A. The ambient air B. The user carries it C. A handheld generator D. A large stationary generator
A
Which type of respirator can remove vapor and gas? (426) A. APR B. CPC C. SCBA D. IDLH
A
APRs must be used only in atmospheres that are NOT oxygen
deficient or oxygen enriched and are not IDLH because: (427)
A. the ambient air supplies the oxygen.
B. the air generator may fail at any moment.
C. the purifying canister may be expired or damaged.
D. the responder may not properly use the equipment
A
Which type of filter is MOST likely to be used when biological hazards are known to be present? (428) A. Powered B. Ambient air C. Vapor reducing D. Particulate removing
D
Particulate-removing filters on APRs are used to protect the user from materials such as: (428) A. asbestos. B. carbon monoxide. C. low oxygen atmospheres. D. fireground gases and smoke
A
Why must powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) be used in an
atmosphere of at least 19.5% oxygen? (430)
A. They do not supply oxygen, only filter the air.
B. The power mechanism may fail in low oxygen atmospheres.
C. The air hose is susceptible to damage from heat and debris.
D. Their power supply is a potential ignition source in an IDLH
environment
A
What is a common limitation of respiratory equipment? (430) A. Enhanced visibility B. Increased mobility C. May cause shortness of breath D. Decreased ability to communicate
D
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has adopted NIOSH and
_____ standards for protective clothing used at hazmat/WMD
incidents. (432)
A. International Firestop Council (IFC)
B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
C. International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
D. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC
B
Which statement about structural firefighters’ protective clothing is
accurate? (433)
A. Gases and vapors can permeate the garments.
B. It provides exposure protection from liquid chemicals.
C. Gaps in structural fire fighting clothing only occur at the wrists
and waist.
D. Although some hazardous materials can permeate structural fire
fighting clothing, the material will quickly dissipate
A
High temperature protective clothing is designed to protect the
wearer from: (435)
A. chemical hazards.
B. inhalation hazards.
C. long-term exposures to high temperatures.
D. short-term exposures to high temperatures
D
What type of PPE allows a responder to work in total flame for a short period of time? (435) A. Body armor B. Type C suit C. Proximity suit D. Fire-entry suit
D
Flame-resistant protective clothing is mostly used for: (436)
A. wildland fires.
B. explosive materials.
C. everyday flame-resistant work apparel.
D. long-term exposures to high temperatures
C
Which of the following statements about CPC is MOST accurate?
(437)
A. CPC protects against all types of chemicals.
B. CPC is only made from one type of material.
C. It is appropriate for flammable environments.
D. No single type of CPC can protect against all hazards
D
Why/how can CPC contribute to heat disorders in hot environments?
(437)
A. It can degrade.
B. It absorbs sunlight.
C. It is designed to be impenetrable to moisture.
D. It allows penetration of hot fluids from the outside
C
Which statement about nonencapsulating liquid splash protective
clothing is MOST accurate? (438)
A. It is resistant to heat and flame exposure.
B. It often exposes part of the head and neck.
C. It protects against chemical vapors and gases.
D. It does not impair worker mobility, vision, or communication
B