3. In general, chemical-protective garments should be tested at -month intervals. A. 6 B. 12 C. 18 D. 24

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1 Chapter 8 Multiple Choice 1. The majority of chemical-protective clothing is: A. designed to be disposed of after a single use. B. fully encapsulating. C. designed for use on one specific material. D. reusable. Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3(2), 5.4.4(6); Level: Operations Subject: Introduction; Chapter 8; Page Which statement about decontamination of disposable chemical-protective equipment is correct? A. No decontamination is needed prior to disposal. B. Only gross decontamination is required. C. Equipment should be decontaminated sufficiently so that removal is safe for the wearer. econtamination should be thorough and complete. Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3(2), 5.4.4(6); Level: Operations Subject: Introduction; Chapter 8; Page In general, chemical-protective garments should be tested at -month intervals. A. 6 B. 12 C. 18 D. 24 Objective: NFPA 472, 5.4.4(6)(c); Level: Operations Subject: Introduction; Chapter 8; Page 178

2 4. Which method is used to test a Level A suit? reagent solution B. Ultrasonic scanning C. Ultraviolet light D. Pressurization with air Objective: NFPA 472, 5.4.4(6); Level: Operations Subject: Introduction; Chapter 8; Page The level of protection that structural firefighting protective clothing provides first responders at a hazardous materials incident is best described as: A. excellent. B. good. C. limited. D. nonexistent. Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3(2)(b); Level: Operations What does the A stand for in TRACEMP? ssessment B. Asphyxiating C. Airborne D. Atmospheric Objective: NFPA Line Item N/A; Level: Awareness, Operations Subject: Introduction; Chapter 8; Page What does the E stand for in TRACEMP? A. Etiological/biological

3 B. Explosive C. Evacuation D. Environment Objective: NFPA Line Item N/A; Level: Awareness, Operations Subject: Introduction; Chapter 8; Page What does the P stand for in TRACEMP? A. Psychogenic B. Poison C. Permeation D. Personal protective equipment Objective: NFPA Line Item N/A; Level: Awareness, Operations Subject: Introduction; Chapter 8; Page A Level B protective ensemble consists of: A. full turnouts with self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). B. liquid splash protection and SCBA. C. ordinary work uniform and an an air-purifying respirator or powered air-purifying respirator. D. vapor protection with SCBA. Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3(2), 5.4.4(6)(c); Level: Operations Which material is a simple asphyxiant? A. Nitrogen B. Carbon monoxide C. Benzene D. Hydrazine

4 Objective: NFPA 472, 5.2.3(8)(b); Level: Operations What is the subject of the acronym TRACEMP? A. Methods of terrorist attack B. Symptoms of radiation sickness C. Symptoms of chemical agent poisoning D. Potential hazards at a hazardous materials incident Objective: NFPA Line Item N/A; Level: Awareness, Operations Subject: Introduction; Chapter 8; Page Chemicals pass into and through a material on a molecular level by which process? bsorption B. Permeation C. Diffusion D. Infiltration Objective: NFPA 472, (3)(a)iii; Level: Operations What is the process by which a hazardous chemical flows through closures, seams, or pinholes in a material? A. Leakage B. Seepage C. Penetration D. Intrusion Objective: NFPA 472, (3)(a)ii; Level: Operations 181

5 14. What is one drawback of vapor-protective clothing? A. It must be used with a supplied-air respirator. B. It does not protect against liquid splashes. C. It cannot be used in atmospheres that are immediately dangerous to life and health. D. It retains the wearer s body heat. Objective: NFPA 472, 5.4.4(4), (3)(c); Level: Operations Subject: Safety; Chapter 8; Page According to the HAZWOPER regulation, Level is the minimum level of protection to be worn when operating in an unknown environment. Objective: NFPA 472, 2.3.1; Level: Operations When atmospheric conditions at a hazardous materials incident are unknown, what is the minimum level of respiratory protection for operations level responders? A. Positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus B. Air-purifying respirator C. HEPA filter mask D. Powered air-purifying respirator Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3(1)(a)i; Level: Operations 184, 185

6 17. When referring to a breathing apparatus, what does the S stand for in SARs? A. Self B. Supplemental C. Simple D. Supplied Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3(1)(a)ii; Level: Operations According to the Environmental Protection Agency classification system, what is the level of protection afforded a suit that fully encapsulates the wearer and self-contained breathing apparatus? Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3(2), ; Level: Operations What is Level D protection? A. Chemical splash protective clothing B. Standard work clothing C. Any type of clothing worn with respiratory protection D. Vapor-protective clothing Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3(2), 5.4.4, ; Level: Operations Standard firefighting turnouts provide some protection against which forms of radiation?

7 lpha only B. Alpha and beta C. Gamma only D. Neither alpha nor gamma Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3(2)(b)iii, 5.4.4; Level: Operations Which level of protective equipment permits the use of an air-purifying respirator? Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3(1)(a)v; Level: Operations You are working at a hazardous materials incident. In your position, there is no potential for harmful exposure to the substance. What is the minimum level of PPE for this situation? Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3(2); Level: Operations What distinguishes Level B from Level C protection? A. Respiratory protection B. Vapor protection

8 C. Flame resistance D. Splash protection Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3(2); Level: Operations Level PPE should be used when the hazardous material identified requires the highest level of protection for skin, eyes, and lungs. Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3, 5.4.4; Level: Operations Level PPE should be used only when the atmosphere contains no known hazard and when there is no potential for splashes, immersion, or inhalation of hazardous levels of chemicals. Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3, 5.4.4; Level: Operations What is the primary role of the medical monitoring station? A. To evaluate the medical status of personnel engaged in operations B. To develop the incident medical plan C. To provide treatment for exposed personnel

9 D. To evaluate and monitor the incident for medical hazards Objective: NFPA 472, 5.2.3(8), Level: Operations Subject: Safety; Chapter 8; Page The HAZWOPER regulations are located in: A. OSHA 29 CFR B. OSHA 29 CFR C. NFPA 471. D. NFPA 472. Objective: NFPA Line Item N/A; Level: Operations Subject: Safety; Chapter 8; Page When should the pre-entrance medical monitoring be completed? A. Within the last year B. Just prior to donning PPE C. When first reporting for duty D. Immediately upon arrival Objective: NFPA 472, (3)(c); Level: Operations 186, 189, 192, High temperature protective equipment is designed to provide how much protection from hazardous materials? A. Complete B. Full liquid-splash protection C. None D. Full vapor/gas/mist protection Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3(2)(b)ii; Level: Awareness

10 Subject: Hazardous Materials: Specific Personal Protective Equipment Chapter 8; Page What is the process by which a hazardous chemical moves through a given material on the molecular level? A. Penetration B. Permeation C. Saturation D. Seepage Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3, 5.4.4, (3)(a)iii; Level: Operations What is the term for the physical destruction or decomposition of a clothing material due to chemical exposure, general use, or ambient conditions? A. Disintegration B. Degradation C. Deterioration D. Impregnation Objective: NFPA 472, (3)(a)i; Level: Operations Who is qualified to use high temperature protective clothing? ny fire fighter B. Fire fighters who are specifically trained in its use C. Any responder trained and qualified to work in a fully encapsulated suit D. Hazardous materials specialists and technicians only Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3(2)(b)ii; Level: Operations 180

11 33. Which statement about chemical-protective clothing is correct? A. It must be discarded if contaminated. B. It must provide thermal protection. C. It should be disposed of after a single use. D. The clothing must be compatible with the chemical to which it will be exposed. Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3(2)(b); Level: Operations What is the most common problem associated with wearing chemical-protective clothing? A. Claustrophobia B. Heat-related stressors C. Strains and sprains D. Abrasions Objective: NFPA 472, 5.4.4(4); Level: Operations Subject: Safety; Chapter 8; Page In which hazardous materials situation will structural firefighting protective clothing provide you with adequate protection? A. You will be exposed to splashes of the material. B. You will have to handle the material. C. There are high atmospheric concentrations of the material. D. None of these options are correct. Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3(2)(b)iii; Level: Operations 179

12 36. Which statement about chemical-protective clothing is correct? A. It must be discarded if contaminated. B. It must provide thermal protection. C. It should be disposed of after a single use. D. It may be either encapsulating or nonencapsulating. Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3(2)(b)i; Level: Operations How can you check the compatibility of a particular chemical-protective suit with a specific material? A. Check the suit s NFPA PPE classification label. B. Check the compatibility chart supplied by the manufacturer. C. Refer to the material compatibility table in the ERG. D. Check the suit s EPA PPE classification label. Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3(2)(b)i; Level: Operations What level of chemical protection should be used only when there is no atmospheric hazard? Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3(2)(a), 5.4.4, ; Level: Operations 193

13 39. When doffing the Level C chemical-protective clothing ensemble, what is the last piece of equipment removed? A. Suit B. Respirator C. Gloves D. Boots Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3(2)(a), 5.4.4, ; Level: Operations What is a limitation of forced-air cooling systems used with fully encapsulating PPE? A. Limited operational time B. Limited mobility C. Significant added weight D. Reduced air time Objective: NFPA 472, (3)(d)i; Level: Operations Subject: Safety; Chapter 8; Page Which cooling technology involves a vest designed to wick perspiration away from the body? A. Forced-air cooling B. Fluid-chilled systems C. Phase-change cooling technology D. Gel-pack vests Objective: NFPA 472, (3)(d)iv; Level: Operations Subject: Safety; Chapter 8; Page A(n) garment provides full body protection from gases, vapors, and liquids. A. chemical-protective B. vapor-protective

14 C. isolation D. atmospheric Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3(2)(b)i, 5.4.4, ; Level: Operations You have responded to a hazardous materials incident involving a substance that has been positively identified. It is determined that an air-purifying respirator is effective with this substance and that it does not present a hazard to exposed skin. What is the minimum level of PPE for this situation? Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3(1)(a)v, 5.4.4, ; Level: Operations 184 Complexity: Difficult 44. Who has the ultimate authority and responsibility to approve the level of PPE required for a given activity? A. Hazardous materials branch officer B. Incident commander C. Operations officer D. Safety officer Objective: NFPA 472, , ; Level: Awareness, Operations Subject: Safety; Chapter 8; Page Which level of PPE is normally worn as a work uniform in industrial settings?

15 Objective: NFPA 472, 4.4.1(5)(a); Level: Awareness, Operations What chemical-protective clothing is a single-piece garment that totally encloses the wearer? A. Splash suit B. Encapsulating suit C. Proximity suit D. Chemical-protective suit Objective: NFPA 472, 4.4.1(5)(d), 5.3.3(2)(b)i, (1-2); Level: Operations What does the C stand for in CBRN? A. Chemical B. Criminal ontainment D. Command Objective: NFPA Line Item N/A; Level: Operations What is the NFPA standard on liquid splash protective clothing for hazardous materials emergencies? A B C D. 1900

16 Objective: NFPA Line Item N/A; Level: Operations What is the NFPA standard on vapor-protective ensembles for hazardous materials emergencies? A B C D Objective: NFPA Line Item N/A; Level: Operations What level of chemical-protective clothing would a fire fighter wear if he or she needed a high level of respiratory protection, but less skin protection? Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.3(1), ; Level: Operations What does the acronym CBRN refer to? A. Strategic priorities at a hazardous materials incident B. Signs and symptoms of chemical exposure C. Types of terrorist attacks D. Pre-entry checklist items Objective: NFPA Line Item N/A; Level: Operations

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