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Chapter 39 HazMat, Multiple Casualty Incidents & Incident Mngmt pgs 1178-1192

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  • Q1
    What is the definition of a hazardous material (HAZMAT) according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)?
    Any liquid used for cleaning
    Any substance or material in a form which poses an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce.
    Any solid material found in warehouses
    Any substance that can cause a fire
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the primary responsibility of an EMT at a HAZMAT incident?
    To treat all patients immediately
    To recognize that a HAZMAT incident exists and take appropriate action.
    To manage the incident without calling for help
    To enter the danger zone without precautions
    30s
  • Q3
    Which agency is responsible for developing regulations regarding the training of emergency response personnel for HAZMAT incidents?
    Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
    National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
    Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
    Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
    30s
  • Q4
    What level of HAZMAT training allows responders to plug, patch, or stop the release of a hazardous material?
    Hazardous Materials Technician.
    First Responder Operations
    First Responder Awareness
    On-Scene Incident Commander
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the safe zone in a HAZMAT incident?
    The location where firefighters operate
    The area where contaminated patients are treated
    The zone where hazardous materials are stored
    An area established to keep responders and the public safe from exposure to contaminants.
    30s
  • Q6
    How should patients be treated if they are contaminated with hazardous materials?
    They should be decontaminated before receiving further medical treatment.
    They can be treated immediately without precautions
    They should be left alone until HAZMAT arrives
    They must be moved to a hospital without decontamination
    30s
  • Q7
    What does the acronym HAZWOPER stand for?
    Hazardous Waste Operations Program
    Health and Safety Operations for Waste
    Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response.
    Hazardous Waste Operations and Exposure Response
    30s
  • Q8
    Which document must be provided on hazardous materials by manufacturers that details the properties and hazards?
    Emergency Response Guidebook
    Shipping manifests
    Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
    Incident reports
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the first action an EMT should take upon recognizing a potential HAZMAT incident?
    Call 911 for backup without assessment
    Assess the scene and ensure personal safety before taking action.
    Leave the scene to avoid contamination
    Rush in to help the patients immediately
    30s
  • Q10
    What type of training is emphasized for emergency responders who may participate in HAZMAT incidents?
    Training only on the job
    Only initial training at hiring
    Continuing education and mandatory in-service sessions.
    No additional training required
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the main goal of decontamination procedures?
    To assess the risk of contamination accurately.
    To reduce or prevent the spread of contamination.
    To prepare patients for immediate transportation.
    To completely eliminate all hazardous materials.
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the recommended way to wash and rinse a patient during decontamination?
    Rinse the patient in a random order.
    Wash the patient using a high-pressure hose.
    Start at the head and work down to reduce contamination near the face.
    Start at the feet and work up to avoid splashing.
    30s
  • Q13
    What is secondary contamination?
    The initial exposure to hazardous material.
    The location of hazardous material storage.
    The process of decontamination after exposure.
    When a contaminated person makes contact with a non-contaminated person.
    30s
  • Q14
    Which document must be provided by all manufacturers regarding hazardous materials?
    Incident Report Form
    Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
    Emergency Response Guidebook
    Hazardous Material Registry
    30s
  • Q15
    What should EMTs do if they encounter a contaminated patient before the HAZMAT team arrives?
    Only assess them without taking any precautions.
    Ignore them and focus on other patients.
    Take precautions and manage critical needs while wearing protective equipment.
    Transport them immediately to the hospital.
    30s

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