Hazmat Hazard Classes Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of Ionizing Radiation?

  • To repair damaged tissues
  • To promote growth of plants and animals
  • To cause cellular breakdown (correct)
  • To enhance immune system function

    • Which of the following is an example of a high explosive?

  • Material that causes minimal explosion when ignited
  • Material that burns quickly releasing heat and gas rapidly (correct)
  • Material that decomposes slowly and releases heat gradually
  • Material that is inert and does not combust

    • What is the main focus of Toxicology?

  • Analyzing adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms (correct)
  • Exploring the impact of physical agents on non-living organisms
  • Investigating the uses of chemicals in industrial settings
  • Studying the beneficial effects of chemicals on living organisms

    • Which organization sets the Threshold Limit Value (TLV) as a guideline for worker exposure?

    <p>The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) Values indicate?

    <p>Exposure likely to cause death or immediate adverse health effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Lethal Concentration (LC50) measure?

    <p>The concentration that will kill half of exposed test subjects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Lethal Dose (LD50) refer to?

    <p>The single dose that will kill 50% of exposed test subjects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of exposure involves absorbing substances through the skin?

    <p>Absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'R' in the CBRNE acronym stands for what action?

    <p>Recognize the threat presence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'A' in the CBRNE acronym advises responders to take which action?

    <p>Avoid contamination/exposure to the threat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Guidebook referenced in the text?

    <p>To provide information for first responders during the initial phase of a hazardous materials incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a hazard class according to the text?

    <p>A category of hazardous materials that pose a specific type of danger during transportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the nine hazard classes mentioned in the text?

    <p>Class 10 - Environmental Hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are hazard classes indicated according to the text?

    <p>By a class number (Yellow) or name (Blue) or orange (Action guide)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used in the text to refer to hazardous materials that may cause injury or death to living organisms?

    <p>Toxic Inhalation Hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of injuries were most commonly associated with police officers' exposure to hazardous materials?

    <p>Injuries related to exposure to ammonia and meth-related chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym CBRNE stand for in the context of the text?

    <p>Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between acute exposure and chronic exposure?

    <p>Acute exposure refers to a brief, high-dose event, while chronic exposure refers to long-term, low-dose exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used in the text to refer to naturally occurring living organisms that cause injury or death to other living organisms?

    <p>Biological Pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true according to the information provided in the text?

    <p>The term 'toxic' is synonymous with 'poisonous'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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