RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS Flashcards

1
Q

On arrival at an incident involving radioactive materials and you are the first arriving unit, what should be your first three actions 

A

I. Apparatus should be positioned SO as to avoid contamination by radioactive dust, smoke and water run-off. Park on the windward side on high ground if at all possible.
2. Personnel should not enter a placarded area unless accompanied by a radiological monitor with appropriate detection devices.
3. Until the arrival of a monitor, fire personnel should utilize their best efforts to confine the fire to the room or area involved.

** basically; position apparatus safely, keep everyone out, confined and isolate the area until a radio logical monitor arrives 

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2
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When can personnel enter a placarded area?
a) Whenever necessary
b) Only during emergencies
c) Unless accompanied by a radiological monitor
d) Without any restrictions

A

Unless accompanied by a radiological monitor

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3
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What should fire personnel do until the arrival of a monitor?
a) Evacuate the area immediately
b) Confine the fire to the room or area involved
c) Begin decontamination procedures
d) Ignore the situation and wait for further instructions

A

Confine the fire to the room or area involved

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4
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What protective gear must personnel wear in suspected or contaminated areas?
a) Proximity suits
b) Helmet only
c) Full bunker gear and breathing apparatus
d) Gloves only

A

Full bunker gear and breathing apparatus

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5
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What should be done with a contaminated area?
a) Ignored and left unattended
b) Accessed freely by personnel
c) Cordoned off and guarded
d) Cleaned with regular water

A

Cordoned off and guarded

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6
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As part of training, Fire Captain Smith is having a discussion with his subordinates about the phases of radiation sickness. Captain Smith tells the subordinates that most fatalities occur during Phase__of radiation sickness.
A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV

A

C

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