Study Guide 2 Flashcards
Under federal regulations, medical surveillance is required for:
Members of hazardous materials teams only
Biological monitoring measures:
The amount of an agent in your body
Simple asphyxiants displace oxygen in the air. Chemical asphyxiants:
Prevent the body from using inhaled oxygen
Etiologic means that an agent is:
Infectious
Which organ is considered the primary “transfer point” for chemicals in the body?
The lungs
Which of the following statements is true regarding the hazard identification phase of pre-incident planning?
Transportation routes as well as fixed sites should be identified
What influence does topography have on the spread of a poisonous gas that is heavier than air?
It may either increase or prevent the spread of the gas
Which of the following is not true regarding weather conditions?
Cold temperatures have little effect because of physical demands in fire fighting
The hazard identification phase of pre-incident planning primarily involves:
Gathering information
Facilities that use only very small quantities of hazardous materials:
May not need to follow government reporting procedures
What is the next step in a pre-incident plan once you have collected all pertinent information?
Develop a comprehensive plan of action
If after preplanning a facility, you find you would not have sufficient resources to respond to an incident, your department should:
Take preventive measures
Generic pre-incident plans can be developed for:
Each pre-incident plan must be site –specific
Which of the following statements is not true of pre-incident planning?
A site visit may not be necessary if previous pre-incident plans are available
The right response to an incident is to:
Work within limitations of resources & training
