Chapter 11 – Decontamination – Sterile Processing and Infection Control – 2026 – Study and
Practice Guide
In regards to decontamination procedures, the smartest strategy in working at a hazardous
waste site is to avoid coming into contact with contaminants (T/F) - correct answer ✔✔ True
Which of the following would be the hardest to remove during decontamination? - correct
answer ✔✔ Chemicals permeated into PPE material
Decontamination takes place in - correct answer ✔✔ The Contamination Reduction Zone
Which is the highest priority during an emergency decontamination involving a chemically
contaminated worker who has life-threatening injuries? - correct answer ✔✔ Immediate
emergency treatment of the victim
The most important factor to consider when deciding upon decontamination methods is -
correct answer ✔✔ Types of contaminants involved
Order of 6-step decontamination line - correct answer ✔✔ 1. Equipment Drop
2. Gross decon
3. SCBA change/removal
4. Removal of chemical protective clothing
5. Respirator facepiece removal
6. Field wash
If a low pressure warning alarm sounds on your SCBA indicating five minutes of air remaining,
you should: - correct answer ✔✔ Head out of the exclusion zone immediately, and into the CRZ.
Practice Guide
In regards to decontamination procedures, the smartest strategy in working at a hazardous
waste site is to avoid coming into contact with contaminants (T/F) - correct answer ✔✔ True
Which of the following would be the hardest to remove during decontamination? - correct
answer ✔✔ Chemicals permeated into PPE material
Decontamination takes place in - correct answer ✔✔ The Contamination Reduction Zone
Which is the highest priority during an emergency decontamination involving a chemically
contaminated worker who has life-threatening injuries? - correct answer ✔✔ Immediate
emergency treatment of the victim
The most important factor to consider when deciding upon decontamination methods is -
correct answer ✔✔ Types of contaminants involved
Order of 6-step decontamination line - correct answer ✔✔ 1. Equipment Drop
2. Gross decon
3. SCBA change/removal
4. Removal of chemical protective clothing
5. Respirator facepiece removal
6. Field wash
If a low pressure warning alarm sounds on your SCBA indicating five minutes of air remaining,
you should: - correct answer ✔✔ Head out of the exclusion zone immediately, and into the CRZ.
