Chapter 35: Hazardous Materials Responder Personal Protective Equipment - ADVANCED

Question 1

How does a Level B ensemble compare to Level A?

Accepted Answer

Less respiratory protection

Question 2

What stresses responders when wearing PPE?

Accepted Answer

Mental and physical

Question 3

What should PPE selection be based on?

Accepted Answer

Likely hazards and mission

Question 4

When should communication equipment be tested?

Accepted Answer

Pre-entry

Question 5

What is required for single-use PPE after use?

Accepted Answer

Safe for removal

Question 6

What does chemical-protective clothing not protect against?

Accepted Answer

Thermal hazards

Question 7

What includes information on substances involved?

Accepted Answer

Exposure records

Question 8

What is the last step in doffing a Level A ensemble?

Accepted Answer

Remove SCBA face piece

Question 9

What does OSHA require for emergency responders?

Accepted Answer

Positive-pressure SCBA

Question 10

What describes the main types of PPE in NFPA 1990?

Accepted Answer

Vapor-protective ensembles

Question 11

What type of PPE is fully encapsulated?

Accepted Answer

Vapor-protective ensembles

Question 12

What should responders consider when evaluating a hazard?

Accepted Answer

Operating environment

Question 13

What is the best protection when using street clothing?

Accepted Answer

Distance

Question 14

Who is the most reliable source for PPE maintenance?

Accepted Answer

PPE manufacturer

Question 15

What ensures a consistent approach to selecting PPE?

Accepted Answer

Policies and procedures

Question 16

What can a disorganized response to an ammonia spill lead to?

Accepted Answer

Disorganized documentation

Question 17

What should responders consider for PPE storage?

Accepted Answer

Decontamination procedures

Question 18

How many uses is most chemical-protective equipment designed for?

Accepted Answer

One

Question 19

What is the primary role of an operations-level responder?

Accepted Answer

Awareness level duties

Question 20

What should be a backup for radio failure?

Accepted Answer

Hand signals

Question 21

Who determines the best PPE for a situation?

Accepted Answer

Authority having jurisdiction

Question 22

What describes the best level of protection?

Accepted Answer

Most appropriate for hazard

Question 23

Who provides reporting standards after a WMD incident?

Accepted Answer

Authority having jurisdiction

Question 24

What should a rescuer do before wearing chemical-protective pants?

Accepted Answer

Visual inspection

Question 25

What do encapsulating Level B garments lack?

Accepted Answer

One-way relief valves

Question 26

What is essential for a vapor-protective ensemble?

Accepted Answer

Self-contained breathing apparatus

Question 27

What is the ammonia threshold for immediate danger?

Accepted Answer

300 ppm

Question 28

What must be done to reusable garments after use?

Accepted Answer

Maintained and inspected

Question 29

What is the OSHA HAZWOPER regulation?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.120

Question 30

What can contact with cryogenics cause?

Accepted Answer

Failing

Question 31

What is liquid splash protection not tested against?

Accepted Answer

Vapors or gases

Question 32

What can help find leaks in a pressurized suit?

Accepted Answer

Soapy water

Question 33

What level of PPE is needed for IDLH values?

Accepted Answer

Level A

Question 34

What level of protection is required in unknown environments?

Accepted Answer

Level B

Question 35

What conditions allow wearing Level C ensembles?

Accepted Answer

Known chemical

Question 36

When should PPE be retired or disposed of?

Accepted Answer

Reaches shelf-life or fails inspection

Question 37

What level of PPE offers the lowest protection?

Accepted Answer

Level D

Question 38

What can cause illness in a vapor-protective ensemble?

Accepted Answer

Heat-related issues

Question 39

Who ensures appropriate PPE at a hazardous release?

Accepted Answer

Incident commander

Question 40

What does reusable PPE have that is important?

Accepted Answer

Shelf-life

Question 41

What common condition affects visibility in PPE?

Accepted Answer

Fog on face piece

Question 42

What is the process of doffing PPE?

Accepted Answer

Taking off PPE

Question 43

What happens if PPE is modified without consulting the manufacturer?

Accepted Answer

Risk of poor performance

Question 44

Who evaluates the entry team's status?

Accepted Answer

Decontamination team

Question 45

What can change the required PPE level?

Accepted Answer

Strategies and tactics

Question 46

When should a vapor-protective ensemble be pressure tested?

Accepted Answer

All of these

Question 47

What does the test battery for chemical-protective clothing consist of?

Accepted Answer

Range of possibilities

Question 48

What is the movement of chemicals through a material?

Accepted Answer

Permeation

Question 49

Which NFPA document covers PPE performance testing?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 1990

Question 50

What happens when a product degrades PPE?

Accepted Answer

Degradation

Question 51

What should be done before donning PPE?

Accepted Answer

Pre-entry medical evaluation

Question 52

How should chemical protective equipment be stored?

Accepted Answer

Cool, dry place

Question 53

What generates most body heat?

Accepted Answer

Organs and muscles

Question 54

Who is responsible for PPE maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Every responder

Question 55

What should you use to estimate chemical resistance?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturer charts

Question 56

How long does a proximity suit protect a responder?

Accepted Answer

Short-term only

Question 57

How does a 10-year-old PPE set compare to a new one?

Accepted Answer

Performs worse

Question 58

When is the worst time to document an incident?

Accepted Answer

Mid-incident

Question 59

What describes exposure through seams in PPE?

Accepted Answer

Penetration

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