Chapter 9

Question 1

______________ is the most significant route of entry for hazardous materials

Answer 1

inhalation

Question 2

motorized respirator that uses a filter to clean surrounding air, then delivers it to the wearer to breathe

Answer 2

Powered air purifying respirator (PAPR)

Question 3

OSHA mandatory respiratory standard for the US

Answer 3

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134

Question 4

SCBA must meet the design and testing criteria for _____________

Answer 4

NFPA 1981

Question 5

the use of only __________________ open circuit or closed circuit SCBA is allowed in incidents where personnel are exposed to hazardous materials

Answer 5

positive pressure

Question 6

2 types of high temperature clothing

Answer 6

proximity suits, fire entry suits

Question 7

suit permits close approach to fires for rescue, fire suppression and other fire fighting operations involving flammable liquids

Answer 7

proximity suit

Question 8

allow a person to work in total flame environment for short periods. up to 2000°F

Answer 8

fire entry suit

Question 9

Fibers that do no support combustion due to their chemical structure

Answer 9

inherently flame resistant (IFR)

Question 10

chemical compound that can be incorporated into a textile to reduce its flammability. can be washed out

Answer 10

flame retardant

Question 11

2 types of chemical protective clothing

Answer 11

1. liquid splash protection

2. vapor protection

Question 12

NFPA __________ sets the minimum standard for liquid splash protective clothing

Answer 12

1992

Question 13

NFPA _________ specifies requirements for a minimum level of protection for response personnel facing exposure to specified chemicals. Total Encapsulating Chemical Protective suits (TECP)

Answer 13

1991

Question 14

chemical protective clothing’s effectiveness can be reduced by three actions:

Answer 14

1. permeation
2. degradation
3. penetration

Question 15

process in which a chemical passes through a protective material on a molecular level

Answer 15

permeation

Question 16

process that occurs when the characteristics of a material are altered through contact with chemical substances

Answer 16

chemical degradation

Question 17

process in which a hazardous material enters an opening or puncture in a protective material

Answer 17

penetration

Question 18

highest level of skin, respiratory, and eye protection that can be given by PPE. consists of positive pressure SCBA, totally encapsulating chemical protective suit, inner and outer gloves, and chemical resistant boots

Answer 18

Level A PPE

Question 19

PPE that provides the highest level of respiratory protection but a lesser level of skin protection. consists of positive pressure SCBA, hooded chemical protective suit, inner and outer gloves, and chemical resistant boots

Answer 19

Level B PPE

Question 20

PPE that affords a lesser level of respiratory and skin protection. consists of a full face or half face APR, hooded chemical resistant suit, inner and outer gloves and chemical resistant boots

Answer 20

Level C PPE

Question 21

PPE that affords the lowest level of skin and respiratory protection. consists of coveralls, gloves, and chemical resistant boots or shoes

Answer 21

Level D PPE

Question 22

heat illness in which the body’s heat regulating mechanism fails; fever of 105° to 106°, dry, red, and hot skin, rapid strong pulse, deep breaths or convulsions

Answer 22

heat stroke

Question 23

heat illness caused by exposure to excessive heat; weakness, cold and clammy skin, heavy perspiration, rapid and shallow breathing, weak pulse, dizziness, and sometimes unconsciousness.

Answer 23

heat exhaustion

Question 24

heat illness resulting from prolonged exposure to high temps; excessive sweating, muscle cramps in abdomen and legs, faintness, dizziness, exhaustion

Answer 24

heat cramps

Question 25

condition that develops from continuous exposure to heat and humid air; aggravated by clothing that rubs the skin. reduces the individual’s tolerance to heat

Answer 25

heat rash

Question 26

standard on the rehabilitation process for members during emergency operations and training exercises

Answer 26

NFPA 1584

Question 27

foot condition resulting from prolonged exposure to damp conditions or immersion in water

Answer 27

trench foot

Question 28

a condition of impurity resulting from contact or mixture with a foreign substance

Answer 28

contamination

Question 29

a hazardous material has entered or potentially entered your body via the routes of entry

Answer 29

exposure