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HAZMAT
CH9 HAZMAT Cache County
20
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Not Applicable
02/03/2018

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Term
Mass decontamination should be performed under the guidance of: (451)
Definition
a haz mat technician.
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The decontamination site should be: (458)
Definition
upwind of the hot zone.
Term
Which of the following involves washing a contaminated surface or flushing with a hose stream or safety shower? (436)
Definition
Wet decontamination
Term
What is mass decontamination? (451)
Definition
Physical process of rapidly reducing or removing contamination from multiple persons in potentially life-threatening situations
Term
Certain precautions should be taken if the temperature is ___ or lower. (463)
Definition
64°F (18°C)
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Deceased victims should be removed: (443)
Definition
after all viable victims.
Term
Which of the following is a general guideline for decontamination operations? (437-440)
Definition
Establish clearly designated entry points.
Term
Evidence collection and decontamination should be performed: (464)
Definition
The correct answer is: under the direction of law enforcement.
Term
Which of the following are likely resource for determining procedures for technical decontamination? (Select all that apply.) (446)
Definition
The correct answers are: Poison Control Centers, NIOSH pocket guide, Emergency response centers
Term
Which of the following uses dry materials to remove liquid chemicals by absorption? (437)
Definition
The correct answer is: Dry decontamination
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The effectiveness of decontamination operations should be measured by: (457)
Definition
the use of monitoring and detection devices.
Term
Which of the following is a limitation of emergency decontamination? (444)
Definition
The correct answer is: It may require more thorough decontamination later.
Term
Which of the following is an instance in which emergency decontamination is necessary? (444)
Definition
Immediate medical attention required
Term
Technical decontamination corridors may be: (451)
Definition
wet or dry.
Term
Which of the following statements regarding technical decontamination is MOST accurate? (445)
Definition
: It uses chemical or physical methods to remove contaminants from PPE and equipment.
Term
What is the debriefing held for those involved in the incident? (464)
Definition
Termination
Term
The debriefing should provide victims with as much information about: (464)
Definition
the delayed health effects.
Term
Triage should be conducted in the ___ zone after decontamination. (440)
Definition
cold
Term
Which of the following are basic principles of any decontamination operation? (Select all that apply.) (435)
Definition
Get it off, Contain it, Keep it off
Term
A decontamination corridor must be established before performing any work in the ___ zone. (460)
Definition
hot
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