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) (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Lethal Concentration (LC50) measure?

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

Which route of exposure involves absorbing substances through the skin?

<p>Absorption (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Recognize the threat presence (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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) (C)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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