Radiological Incidents

Question 0

Which two type of radiation are particles?

Answer 0

Alpha. Beta.

Question 1

How many types of radiation are there?

Answer 1

4 types

Alpha. Beta. Gamma. Neutron

Question 2

What are 4 ways a person could be exposed to radiation?

Answer 2

Inhalation Ingestion. Absorption. Penetration.

Question 3

What dose does the Rad 50 alarm at?

Answer 3

1 mr/ hr

Question 4

When do you set up a hot zone with the Rad 50?

Answer 4

At 2 mr/ hr

Question 5

What does the Rad 50 saturate at?

Answer 5

50 mr/ hr

Question 6

What is normal background radiation for Nyc ?

Answer 6

0.02-0.05 mr/ hr

Question 7

What is a radiological incident ?

Answer 7

Above background from a legit source AND the source has NOT been released from its container

Question 8

How would you confirm if you had a radiological emergency ?

Answer 8

Must be confirmed by a second meter

Question 9

What is a radiological emergency ?

Answer 9

A source that is out of its container either accidentally or intentionally . Or where radiological meter readings are above what is expected for a specific location

Question 10

When dealing with radiation what is the decision dose for life saving for a Catastrophic event?

Answer 10

50 rem

Question 11

What’s the decision dose for radiation when life saving or protection of LARGE populations?

Answer 11

25 rem

Question 12

What’s the decision dose for radiation when dealing with MAJOR property?

Answer 12

10 rem

Question 13

What’s the decision dose for radiation when dealing with general operations at a radiological emergency ?

Answer 13

5 rem

Question 14

If a IND. A improvised nuclear device is detonated how long should members wait to enter the area?

Answer 14

15 minutes

Question 15

When would you evacuate a regular bldg with general population people inside?

Answer 15

5 rem

Question 16

When would you evacuate a BLDGs such as hospital prisons or nursing homes.?

Answer 16

10 rem

Question 17

At a radiological incident what kind of decon are we gonna do?

Answer 17

Dry decon

Question 18

If there is enough manpower to rotate members out of working area at a radiological incident this should be done when ?

Answer 18

At 5 rem dose levels or when 1 SCBA tank is expelled.

Question 19

Dies every member that operates in a radiological emergency have to wear a dosimeter?

Answer 19

Yes

Question 20

Can a thermal imaging camera be useful at a radiological incident?

Answer 20

Yes for life hazard and locating the dispersed radiological material

Question 21

How long does the RAD 50 take for a change to come up on the screen?

Answer 21

One full minute

Question 22

What is a safety factor in the rad 50 meter?

Answer 22

If the rate at any time exceeds 1 mr/ hr it will immediately sound the alert tone

Question 23

When approaching a radioactive object or area how should you approach it?

Answer 23

In a circular pattern

Question 24

What is FD action level at radiation events?

Answer 24

1 mr/hr

Question 25

Where or what reading on a meter would the hot line get established?

Answer 25

2 mr/ hr

Question 26

In a warm zone what other functions would you find there?

Answer 26

Decon

Safe area of refuge

Question 27

When operating at a radiation incident and your dosimeter reads 5 rem what should you do?

Answer 27

Notify your officer and if enough manpower is available leave the hot zone

Question 28

How many radiation detectors must each team have?

Answer 28

At least one

Question 29

What is the priority order of decon at radiation emergencies ?

Answer 29

1. Life threatening injuries
2. Patients that are most severely exposed but are not symptomatic
3. Discretion pregnant woman children seniors non life threat

Question 30

What is the # class for radiation ?

Answer 30

7