Chapter 4: Hazwoper, ICS, NIMS & Disaster Response verified to pass 2024/2025

Chapter 4: Hazwoper, ICS, NIMS & Disaster Response verified to pass 2024/2025 The speed with which emergency action can be taken is largely dependent on a. size of the emergency b. number of flood victims c. prior planning d. volcanic eruptions - Correct answer c- prior planning pg.1312" "The evacuation and survival of individuals in an emergency or natural disaster are dependent of the extent to which a. individuals can help themselves b. how soon relief can be mustered c. how soon a favorable or controlled environment can be restored d. all of the above. - Correct answer d- all of the above pg.1312" "The __ is usually involved in dealing with major disasters. a. American Legion b. Federal Emergency Management Agency c. Red Cross d. Both band c - Correct answer d- Both band c pg.1313" "If temporary shelter is necessary in an emergency, shelter selection should take into consideration a. protection from flooding and the elements b. availability of heat, light, and space c. both a and b d. color of chlorination tablets. - Correct answer c- both a and b pg.1314" "Natural disaster victims should be provided with how much water per day. a. 1 to 3 gallons b. 3 to 6 gallons c. 6 to 9 gallons d. water is not necessary for this population. - Correct answer b-3 to 6 gallons 1314" "There is no need for vaccination after flooding and other natural disasters, although it is frequently cause for public concern. a. typhoid b. measles c. AIDS d. Tick fever - Correct answer a- typhoid pg.1317" "A quantity of liquid bleach {household) can be used to treat 1000 gallons of water for drinking. {refer to chapter 3) a. 2 quarts b. 2 pints c. 1 pint d. 0.5 quarts. - Correct answer c- 1 pint 466 1314" "¬¬¬____is a satisfactory method for disinfecting water that is not grossly polluted. {refer to chapter 3) a. chlorination b. fluorination c. oxygenation d. CO, treatment. - Correct answer a- chlorination pg.465" "When treating water with chlorine in emergency situations, the chlorine dosage should be when the water is turbid or colored. {refer to chapter 3) a. tripled b. discontinued c. decreased d. doubled. - Correct answer d- doubled pg.465" "Approved emergency response plans at nuclear electric power plant sites must be tested at least every. {refer to chapter 7) a. 2 years b. quarter c. 5 years d. 1 month. - Correct answer a- 2 years pg.884" "The emergency plan at a nuclear electric power plant must include a means for notification of the public living within of the plant within a 15-minute period. a.1 mile b. 5 miles c. 10 miles d.12 miles. - Correct answer c- 10 miles pg.884" "During nuclear emergencies __ provides technical support. {refer to chapter 7) a. EPA b. DOE c. FDA d. all of the above. - Correct answer d- all of the above pg.886" "The most hazardous category of nuclear emergency is. (refer to chapter 7) a. general emergency b. unusual event c. site area emergency d. alert. - Correct answer a- general emergency pg.886" "HAZWOPER requirements apply to (Salvato Supplemental Edition) a. voluntary clean-ups at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites b. routine sanitary sewer operations c. small quantity generators of hazardous waste d. water treatment plant operators - Correct answer a- voluntary clean-ups at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites" "OSHA regulations other than HAZWOPER apply to emergency response and hazardous waste operations if they are (Salvato Supplemental Edition) a. less stringent b. more stringent c. endorsed by FDA d. known by the site supervisor - Correct answer b- more stringent" "The written safety and health program must incorporate (Salvato Supplemental Edition). a. comprehensive work plan b. medical surveillance program c. standard operating procedures for safety and health d. all of the above - Correct answer d- all of the above" "Hazardous waste sites must be characterized general site entry to determine the hazards present at the site. (Salvato Supplemental Edition) a. after b. during c. prior to d. none of the above - Correct answer c- prior to" "The site control program at an uncontrolled hazardous waste site must include (Salvato Supplemental Edition) a. site work zones b. times when EPA is likely to inspect c. medical surveillance requirements d. none of the above - Correct answer a- site work zones" "Those who work on uncontrolled hazardous waste sites are required to receive· a minimum of training. (Salvato Supplemental Edition} a. 20 hours b. 4 hours c. 40 hours d. 100 hours. - Correct answer c- 40 hours" "Workers involved in waste operations at hazardous waste TSO facilities are required to receive at least of training before working in hazardous waste operations. {Salvato Supplemental Edition} a. 16 hours b. 24 hours c. 4 hours d. none of the above. - Correct answer b- 24 hours" "Air monitoring at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites can be conducted by (Salvato Supplemental Edition} a. a person knowledgeable about industrial hygiene practices b. any person who can operate air monitoring instruments c. all EPA and OSHA personnel d. all hazardous waste workers - Correct answer a- a person knowledgeable about industrial hygiene practices" "Air monitoring shall be conducted in order to ensure proper selection of (Salvato Supplemental Edition} a. engineering controls b. work practices c. personal protective equipment d. all of the above - Correct answer d- all of the above" "A medical surveillance program must be provided to workers at hazardous waste sites by the a. workers' health insurance b. OSHA c. Federal government d. employer. - Correct answer d. employer" "Employers are required to develop and implement a program to inform __ of the degree of exposure likely as a result of participation in hazardous waste operations. a. employees b. contractors c. attorneys d. both a and b - Correct answer d- both a and b" "Containers used in site clean-up operations must be marked and labeled in accordance with regulations. a. OSHA b. EPA c. DOT d. all of the above. - Correct answer d- all of the above" "If equipment or clothing is sent from an uncontrolled hazardous waste site for cleaning, the associated with the equipment must be communicated to the offsite facility. a. specifications b. sizes c. hazards d. none of the above - Correct answer c- hazards" "Decontamination solvents must be a. disposed of properly b. reused continuously until the site clean-up is complete c. inspected by OSHA personnel d. inspected by EPA personnel - Correct answer a- disposed of properly" "Uncontrolled hazardous waste sites must have an emergency response plan with the following elements a. emergency recognition and prevention b. site security and control c. emergency alerting and response procedures d. all of the above. - Correct answer d- all of the above" "Showers must be provided at hazardous waste cleanup sites when operations will last longer than a. 6 months b. 1 month c. 12 months d. 24 months - Correct answer a- 6 months" "Those involved in hazardous waste operations at permitted TSD facilities must receive of initial training. a. 16 hours b. 24 hours c. 40 hours d. 8 hours - Correct answer b- 24 hours" "The yellow pages of the emergency response guidebook lists a. commercial companies who respond to emergencies b. hazardous materials by ID number c. guides to use when responding to hazardous materials transportation incidents d. none of the above - Correct answer b. hazardous materials by ID number" "The orange pages of the emergency response guidebook lists a. guides to use when responding to hazardous materials transportation incidents b. emergency telephone numbers c. EPA hazardous materials personnel d. none of the above - Correct answer a- guides to use when responding to hazardous materials transportation incidents" "The green pages of the emergency response guidebook lists a. EPA hazardous materials personnel b. hazardous materials in alphabetical order c. initial isolation and protective action distances d. hazardous materials by ID number - Correct answer c- initial isolation and protective action distances" "The U.S. DOT emergency response guidebook can be used to a. determine compliance with the U.S. DOT hazardous materials regulations b. create worker safety documents for specific chemicals c. quickly identify the specific or generic classification of hazardous materials during the initial response phase of an incident d. characterize hazardous waste for the purposes of disposal - Correct answer c- quickly identify the specific or generic classification of hazardous materials during the initial response phase of an incident" "To disinfect a well, one should and pour directly into the well. a. mix one gallon of bleach in five gallons of water b. mix one quart of bleach in five gallons of water c. mix one quart of bleach in three gallons of water d. mix one pint of bleach in three gallons of water. - Correct answer b- mix one quart of bleach in five gallons of water pg.1314" "Following floods or other natural disasters, there is frequently public concern for vaccination a. cholera b. amoebic dysentery c. typhus d. typhoid. - Correct answer d- typhoid pg.1317" "The number one item listed under emergency equipment and supplies is __ a. food b. first aid kit c. water d. folding portable toilet. - Correct answer c- water pg.1317" "In case of disasters, the speed with which action may be implemented is dependent upon a. prior plans for emergencies b. availability of manpower c. availability of resources d. the type of emergency. - Correct answer a- prior plans for emergencies pg.1312" "During an emergency, the drinking water source should be a. assumed safe b. safe only if it comes from a deep well c. assumed unsafe d. safe if it is used in large amounts. - Correct answer c- assumed unsafe pg.1314" "Following a disaster raw food should be a. washed in bleach b. cooked well c. avoided if possible d. B&C - Correct answer d- B&C pg.1315" "In an emergency, people will need of water per day each. a. 1to2 gallons b. up to 3 gallons per family unit c. 3 to 6 gallons d. none of the above. - Correct answer c- 3 to 6 gallons pg.1314" "'· Emergency shelters should provide a minimum of __ per person. a. 30 sq. ft2 per person b. 20 sq. ft2 per person c. overcrowding will not be a concern in a disaster d. none of the above. - Correct answer a- 30 sq. ft2 per person pg.1314" "To disinfect clear water using 5% household bleach, a. mix 6 to 8 drops of bleach and drink after setting 5 minutes b. mix 6 to 8 drops and let set for 10 minutes c. mix 1 tablespoon to 10 gallons, and let sit 30 minutes d drink canned and bottled food and beverage materials even though they were contaminated externally. - Correct answer c- mix 1 tablespoon to 10 gallons, and let sit 30 minutes pg. 1314" "The provisions of the CFR Part 1910 of Title 29 "Blood borne Pathogens" are under the authority of? a. United States Public Health Service b. Department of Health and Human Services c. Justice Department d. Department of Labor. - Correct answer d- Department of Labor" "All patients should be considered to be potentially infectious for HIV and other blood-borne pathogens. Therefore, you should a. wear appropriate personal protective equipment b. properly dispose of all sharps c. wash your hands regularly d. all of the above. - Correct answer d- all of the above" "Engineering controls are: a. controls that isolate or remove hazards from the workplace b. less effective than good training c. the last option that should be considered d. less effective than personal protection processes. - Correct answer a- controls that isolate or remove hazards from the workplace" "According to "Universal Precautions," which of the following are considered to be infectious? a. all blood from human sources b. certain body fluids c. body contact d. a and b. - Correct answer d- a and b" "Wearing contact lenses in an area that has the potential to expose workers to body fluids requires a. special cleaning, disinfection procedures if cleaned in the work area b. that they may not be cleaned in the work area c. no special process d. none of the above - Correct answer b- that they may not be cleaned in the work area" "Contaminated needles must always be a. recapped after use b. cut to ensure that they are not used again c. washed in hot soapy water prior to reuse d. none of the above - Correct answer d- none of the above" "Protective equipment such as gloves for workers in contamination risk areas must be a. offered to the employee at the same cost as paid by the employer b. rewashed prior to use by other employees c. provided at no cost to the employee for work purposes d. of the above. - Correct answer c- provided at no cost to the employee for work purposes" "Broken glassware found in contamination risk areas or if suspected to have contained infectious material a. must be sprayed with a weak concentration of carbolic acid and let sit for a minimum of 5 minutes prior to picking up b. must be left in place no matter how long until the decontamination team arrives c. must be picked up using mechanical means d. all of the above. - Correct answer c- must be picked up using mechanical means" "Hepatitis B vaccinations for employees that work in contamination risk jobs and areas a. must be offered at no cost b. must be made available to the employees at the employer's cost c. are required of all such employees d. are not required due to the non-serious nature of the disease and its difficulty of spread or employee contraction - Correct answer a - must be offered at no cost" "