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Disaster Response, PPE Flashcards

1
Q

use of PPE is required by ____________

A

OSHA

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2
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PPE should be reviewed how often?

A

annually

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3
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What are the 4 levels of PPE

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A - highest - SCBA fully encapsulated “space suit” double gloves, two-way communication - extremely haz and unks

B - SCBA, chemical resistant suits, dual protection gloves, boot covers - poor ventilation/low ox environmental

C - APR, tyvek suits, dual protection gloves, boots, escape mask - working w/ airborne contaminants, no splash protection

D - chemical resistant coverall, gloves, steel toed boots, safety glasses, hard hat, N95 - low level contaminants

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4
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The last item removed when taking of PPE is what?

A

gloves

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5
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What is an APR and the 3 types

A

air purifying respirators

particulate filters
cartiridges/cannisters w/ sorbents
combo devices

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6
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What is a SAR

A

supplied air respirators

air, never oxygen is supplied to face through a supply line.

pressure demand SARS are the best of the SARs

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7
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What is SCBA

A

self contained breathing apparatus

compressed air, oxygen, or oxygen generating chemical

positive pressure SCBAs are the best for IDLH situations

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8
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What is a PAPR

A

powered air purifying respirators - continuous flow respirators

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9
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negative pressure respirators

A

draws air in based on inhalation negative pressure. not good if the mask begins to leak

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10
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chemical protective clothing shall accomplish protect against three items

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permeation - chemical dissolves or moves through protective barrier

degradation - loss or change of fabric’s properties

penetration - chemicals move through zippers, seams, or imperfections of barrier

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11
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what are staging areas

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areas to channel person, provide supplied, etc during an incident

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12
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What is the incident commander in charge of

A

overall command of the incident

public information
liaison
safety

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13
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what are the two types of command

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single and unified (more than one agency)

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14
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What are the four sections of ICS

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operations - implement the action plan
planning - develop the action plan, documentation, status, demobilization
logistics - food/medical, communications, transportation
finance
finance - costs

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15
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how do you disinfect water in emergencies

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for 5 gallons or less - boil vigorously for 3-5 minutes

with household bleach then let sit 30 minutes
(clear to cloudy water)
1 qt - 2-4 drops
1 gal 8-16 drops
5 gal 1/2-1 tsp
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16
Q

how to disinfect a well

A

for unknown well depth - 1 gallon of household bleach, let stand for 30 minutes, pump water off and on to mix, open taps furthers from water system and test residual, if at 50 ppm, let water stand for 24 hours then run under no chlorine odor

17
Q

what are some areas that an REHS will oversee during a disaster

A

water supply - provide info on disinfecting, salvaging water
food supply - oversee mass feeding centers, provide guidelines for damaged foods
liquid waste handling
emergency shelters - make sure they are sanitary

18
Q

emergency shelter requirements

toilets
space
solid waste
health supervision
hand wash
shower
tents
A 
toilets - 1 per 20 people min
30 sq ft per person
beds head to toe and 3 feet apart
light source
30 gal bin w/ lid for trash per 10 people
full time nurse on site
1 hand wash per 15 people
1 shower per 15 people
tents - 16ft by 16ft with 6-8 per tent, tents 10 feet apart
19
Q

the speed and effectiveness with which emergency action can be taken is dependent primarily on the

size of emergency
probable number of victims
prior planning
level of agency responding

A

prior planning

20
Q

evacuation and survival of individuals in an emergency or natural disaster is most often dependent on the extent to which

individuals can help themselves

how soon relief can be mustered

how soon a favorable environment can be restored

quality prior planning has taken place

A

individuals can help themselves

21
Q

the government organization that usually deals with major disasters is the

American legion
FEMA
red cross
disaster response agency

A

FEMA

22
Q

one of the first actions an individual should take upon hearing an order for evacuation of homes and businesses is turn off the

main electric power switch
outside gas valve
property water supply valve
public utility services to the building

A

public utility services to the building

23
Q

when temporary shelter is necessary in an emergency the first consideration in shelter selection should be

protection of survivors from health and safety risks

availability of heat, light, and space

the emotional state of the survivors

color of chlorination tablets

A

protection of survivors from health and safety risks

24
Q

the minimum amount of water per day that should be provided for a natural disaster victim is

A

3-5 gallons per person

25
Q

after flooding and other natural disasters, vaccination is needed for

typhoid
measles
aids
vaccinations not required

A

not required

26
Q

the quantity of liquid bleach used to treat 1,000 gallons of bacterially contaminated water for dinking is

A

1 pint

27
Q

a satisfactory method for disinfecting water that is not chemically or grossly polluted with bacteria is

chlorination
fluorination
oxygenation
CO2 treatment

A

chlorination

28
Q

in emergency situations, when the water is turbid or colored, but not chemically contaminated, the chlorine dose should be

tripled
discontinued
decreased
doubled

A

doubled

29
Q

approved emergency response plans at nuclear electric power plant sites must be tested at least every

2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years

A

2 years

30
Q

key components of the HAZWOPER program exclude

safety and health programs
personal protection
training
sanitary requirements

A

sanitary requirements

31
Q

HAZWOPER requirements apply to

voluntary cleanup at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites

routine sanitary sewer operators

SQGs

water treatment plant operators

A

voluntary cleanup at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites

32
Q

the difference between a disaster and terrorism is best described as

intent
criminal activity
nature of disaster
number impacted

A

intent

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