Hazmat Operations Test

_______ is the controlled burning of a liquid or gas to reduce and/or control the pressure and/or control the product - answer-Flaring _________ materials may cause server chemical burns and extensive tissue damage upon contact. - answer-Corrosive ___________ interfere with oxygen exchange during normal respiration. - answer-Asphyxiants ________________ is the most commonly used method of decontaminating personnel. - answer-Dilution/Washing A _________ tank has an inner tank with an outer shall and is well insulated. - answer-Cryogenic A cryogenic liquid tank will have: - answer-a double shell with insulation A Level A suit will protect the responder from ill effects from: - answer-All hazardous materials A liquid carrier has an elliptical shape. What is the name of said carrier? - answer-MC 306/DOT 406 A person who is repeatedly exposed to a chemical over a long period of time may develop - answer-Chronic health hazard A rail car with a stenciled name on its side is generally a: - answer-Dedicated car A specialized intermodal tank container that transports high pressure cylinders - answer- A tank carrier designed to haul various chemicals whose pressures are less than 40 PSI would be a: - answer-MC 306/DOT 406 A vapor-tight suit which resists permeation by most chemicals is known as a: - answer-Level A A vest where cooling agent is circulated - answer-Water Cooled Actions taken to confine a product release to a limited area, performed remotely, are considered to be: - answer-Defensive Strategies Adsorption is the process of: - answer-Adhering the contaminant to a surface An advantage of confinement operations is that: - answer-Direct exposure of personnel is avoided. An MC 307/DOT 407 low-pressure chemical carrier is designed to carry chemicals with pressures not to exceed _______ psi. - answer-35-40 Another technique for reducing or controlling pressure and/or disposing of the contents is called: - answer-Flaring At a hazardous materials incident, the assistant safety officer directly reports to the: - answer-Safety Officer Beta particles can be described as: - answer-Ionizing radiation like x-rays caustic sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide are examples of: - answer-Bases Chemical Transportation Emergency Center (CHEMTREC) is able to provide assistance to responders if: - answer-The name of the shipper and manufacturer is known Chemicals that ignite when combined create a(n) __________ reaction. - answer-Exothermic CHEMTREC/CANUTEC can usually provide: - answer-Technical information Common hazardous materials stored in nonbulk packages, referred to as bags, are: - answer-Fertilizers Control of the scene begins by isolating the site. The process for establishing initial isolation distances can be found: - answer-In the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) Cracking, charring, and discoloration are examples of ___________ to a chemical garment. - answer-Degradation Cryogenic liquids are those that exist at: - answer-130F (150F?) Determining whether a vapor will rise or fall is commonly referred to as: - answer-Vapor Density Hazard Class 3 includes: - answer-Gasoline Heat __________ occurs when the circulatory system begins to fail, resulting in rapid, shallow breathing and cool, clammy skin. - answer-Exhaustion heat stress is associated with: - answer-Muscle cramps in legs and abdomen If a product with a vapor density of 1.6 escaped from its container, you would expect the product to: - answer-Collect in low-lying areas If a rail car had a cylindrical tank and a covered dome containing all the fittings and valves, it would be classified as a ____ rail car. - answer-Pressure Tank In Level I incidents, the response team should be able to deal with: - answer-A small gasoline spill from a motor vehicle accident in order to safely estimate the chemical resistance of a particular garment, manufacturers supply - answer-Compatibility Charts MC 312/DOT 412 - answer- Minimum Level of protection required when dealing with an unknown substance: - answer-Positive Pressure SCBAdir One of the most common products of combustion encountered in structure fires is: - answer-Carbon Monoxides (CO) Penetration can be described as: - answer-Movement of material through closures Permeation can be described as: - answer-Occurring on a molecular level Procedure for wearing vapor protective clothing: - answer-Remain isolated until deconned Removal of contaminated victims that are in need of medical treatment from the hazard area requires: - answer-The Emergency Decontamination Process Specialized intermodal tank container which carries refrigerated liquid asses, oxygen, or helium would be an example of: - answer-Cryogenic Intermodal Tanks/IM Type 7 Structural Firefighting gear with a self-contained breathing apparatus will protect responders from: - answer-Beta Particles Symptoms of heat ______ include little or no sweating; hot, dry, red skin, deep then shallow breathing; and rapid pulse. - answer-Stroke The ___________ of a chemical is its ability to remain in the environment. - answer-Persistence The active ingredients on a pesticide label will be: - answer-Listed by name The amount of an ingested substance that results in the death of 50 percent of the test population best defines: - answer-LD50 The eight-step process recommended for assessing a hazardous materials incident includes: - answer-Hazard and Risk evaluation The first step or most important thing to accomplish upon arrival at a hazardous materials or suspected hazardous materials incident is: - answer-Isolation of the area and prevention of entry The highest level of protection, based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines, from hazardous chemicals provided by chemical protective clothing is: - answer-Level A The highest level of respiratory protection is needed but lesser chemical protection is required for the skin best defines Environmental Protection Agency _______ Protection - answer-Level B The highest level of respiratory protection is needed but lesser chemical protection is required for the skin best describes _______ protection. - answer-Level B The immediate concern when dealing with combustible liquid spills is to: - answer-Prevent ignition of the fuel The individual responsible for developing the overall plan, organizational structure and allocation of resources best describes the: - answer-Incident Commander (IC) The maximum hose length allowed by NIOSH when using an airline hose respirator is ______ feet. - answer-300 The minimum temperature to which a fuel in air must be heated to initiate self-sustained combustion without initiation from an independent ignition source is best described as: - answer-Auto-ignition Temperature The process by which a chemical enter a protective suit through openings in the garment best describes: - answer-Penetration The products that IM 101 intermodal portable tanks typically carry are: - answer-Flammable Liquids The products that IM 102 intermodal portable tanks typically carry are: - answer-Nonregulated Materials The proper cargo tank truck to carry a shipment of sulfuric acid is a: - answer-MC 312/DOT 412 The remote shut off valve on a MC 306/DOT 406 will be located at the: - answer-Left Front Corner The temperature at which a liquid changes to a gas is best described as: - answer-The Boiling Point These trailers contain several pressurized vessels ranging from 3000 to 6000 PSI piping and are known as: - answer-Compressed Gas Tube Trailers To protect against radiological exposures a responder should: - answer-Limit the time spent in a radiation hazard area Toxic gases, blood agents, such as Arsine and cyanogen chloride, would fall under which UN/DOT hazard class and division? - answer-2.3 Two complicating factors facing emergency responders at a terrorist incident are: - answer-Crime scene considerations and possible secondary events. Vapor Pressure of a substance at 100F - answer-Will be lwer than the same substance at 68F Vapors that attack the mucous membranes, such as the surfaces of the eyes, nose, and throat, are considered: - answer-Asphyxiates What is a physical limitation of personnel working in a positive pressure SCBA? - answer-Physical Condition What is some mandatory information found on a pesticide label? - answer-EPA Registration Number What is the minimum level of training needed to don chemical protective clothing? - answer-Haz Mat Operations What personal protective equipment would you use for a material that had a LC50 of 5 mg/kg, high vapor pressure, dermally toxic? - answer-Level A what single item makes a level B ensemble different from the lower levels of PPE? - answer-Self-contained Breathing Apparatus What type of container is used to ship materials of radioactivity by air? - answer-Type A What type of PPE is most commonly used when dealing with a biological incident? - answer-Vapor Protection Clothing What would be the likely result of allowing a contaminated individual to leave the hot zone without being decontaminated? - answer-The contaminates would likely be trans