20 Questions
What is the primary purpose of Ionizing Radiation?
To cause cellular breakdown
Which of the following is an example of a high explosive?
Material that burns quickly releasing heat and gas rapidly
What is the main focus of Toxicology?
Analyzing adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms
Which organization sets the Threshold Limit Value (TLV) as a guideline for worker exposure?
The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
What does Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) Values indicate?
Exposure likely to cause death or immediate adverse health effects
What does Lethal Concentration (LC50) measure?
The concentration that will kill half of exposed test subjects
What does Lethal Dose (LD50) refer to?
The single dose that will kill 50% of exposed test subjects
Which route of exposure involves absorbing substances through the skin?
Absorption
'R' in the CBRNE acronym stands for what action?
Recognize the threat presence
'A' in the CBRNE acronym advises responders to take which action?
Avoid contamination/exposure to the threat
What is the purpose of the Guidebook referenced in the text?
To provide information for first responders during the initial phase of a hazardous materials incident
What is the definition of a hazard class according to the text?
A category of hazardous materials that pose a specific type of danger during transportation
Which of the following is NOT one of the nine hazard classes mentioned in the text?
Class 10 - Environmental Hazards
How are hazard classes indicated according to the text?
By a class number (Yellow) or name (Blue) or orange (Action guide)
What term is used in the text to refer to hazardous materials that may cause injury or death to living organisms?
Toxic Inhalation Hazard
What types of injuries were most commonly associated with police officers' exposure to hazardous materials?
Injuries related to exposure to ammonia and meth-related chemicals
What does the acronym CBRNE stand for in the context of the text?
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive
What is the difference between acute exposure and chronic exposure?
Acute exposure refers to a brief, high-dose event, while chronic exposure refers to long-term, low-dose exposure
What term is used in the text to refer to naturally occurring living organisms that cause injury or death to other living organisms?
Biological Pathogens
Which statement is true according to the information provided in the text?
The term 'toxic' is synonymous with 'poisonous'
Test your knowledge on hazard classes of hazardous materials used in transportation. Learn about the nine hazard classes based on the dangers posed during transportation, such as explosives, gases, and flammable liquids.
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