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The main purpose for monitoring and detection equipment is:
A. identifying and verifying.
B. determining appropriate levels of PPE.
C. setting hot zone boundaries.
D. assessing potential health effects.
A. identifying and verifying.
The process of using a shaped charge to cut a hole in a pressurized tank and
allowing it to safely burn off is called:
A. hot tapping
B. thermal exploitation.
C. positive ventilation.
D. vent and burn.
D. vent and burn.
When sampling air, _________ is the common reading used to determine exposure
guidelines and values.
A. PPH
B. PPM
C. PPB
D. PPT
B. PPM
Radiation that can be stopped by a piece of paper is known as _________ particles.
A. alpha
B. low-beta
C. high-beta
D. gamma
,A. alpha
Sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide are best described as:
A. polymers
B. catalysts
C. acids
D. bases
D. bases
A(n) __________ has the ability to pass through human tissue and travel great
distances.
A. alpha particle
B. beta particle
C. immobilizing ray
D. gamma ray
D. gamma ray
Lead and ethylene oxide materials that pose a threat to a developing fetus should
an exposure occur are best known as:
A. etiologicals
B. mutagens
C. teratogens
D. synergens
C. teratogens
Exposure to radiation should be avoided, but when it cannot be, a total dose not to
exceed _____ roentgens is permissible for any single life-threatening emergency.
A. 25
B. 30
C. 50
D. 100
,A. 25
When dealing with a radio-logical incident involving a leak or spill, what exposure
guidelines should the Hazardous Materials/WMD Technician use to minimize
radioactive contamination?
A. Time, distance, half-life
B. Ionizing radiation, non-ionizing radiation, half-life
C. Time, distance, shielding
D. Alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays
C. Time, distance, shielding
__________is the taking of hazardous materials into the body through the skin and
the eyes.
A. Absorption
B. Ingestion
C. Inhalation
D. Injection
A. Absorption
Directions: Read the statements below, then select your answer alternatives A-D
below.
Statement 1: Gamma radiation is the most difficult form of radiation to shield.
Statement 2: Alpha radiation is not harmful to the body.
Statement 3: Gamma radiation does not travel very far.
A. All statements are true.
B. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false.
C. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true.
D. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false.
B. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false.
, One gram of aspirin is a accepted dose for medicinal purposes, yet quantities in
excess of 10 grams have caused death. This is an example of:
A. dose/response
B. toxicology
C. exposure
D. concentration
A. dose/response
The minimum concentration of a chemical in the gaseous state that, when inhaled,
will be fatal to 50% of the population is:
A. TLV50
B. LD50
C. LC50
D. CL50
C. LC50
The concentration that should not be exceeded, even for an instant, is called:
A. TLV-C
B. PEL
C. TLV-TWA
D. STEL
A. TLV-C
Which of the following cooling systems are not typically used for response
applications?
A. ice cooled vests
B. liquid-cooled vests
C. air-cooled jackets
D. all of the above