HAZMAT Identification and Medical Management

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What is the primary role of First Responder Operations individuals?

  • To stop the release of hazardous substances
  • To contain the release from a safe distance (correct)
  • To initiate an emergency response sequence
  • To clean up the hazardous substance

What level of HAZMAT PPE provides the highest level of dermal, respiratory, ocular, and mucus membrane protection?

  • Level B
  • Level D
  • Level C
  • Level A (correct)

What is the primary role of HazMat Technicians?

  • To provide support to HAZMAT responders
  • To initiate an emergency response sequence
  • To respond to releases for the purpose of stopping the release (correct)
  • To contain the release from a safe distance

What type of protection does HAZMAT PPE Level B provide?

<p>Highest level of respiratory protection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of HazMat Specialists?

<p>To respond with and provide support to HAZMAT technicians (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is trained to initiate an emergency response sequence by notifying the proper authorities?

<p>First Responder Awareness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential limitation of using one's sense of smell to detect HAZMATs?

<p>Some chemicals can impair an individual’s sense of smell (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of secondary assessment in HAZMAT medical management?

<p>To identify the toxic syndrome (toxidrome) of the victim (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be performed prior to skin decontamination in HAZMAT medical management?

<p>Opening and maintaining an open airway with spine stabilization and control, as needed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization standardizes the response to HAZMAT incidents at the federal level?

<p>Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the acronym used to remember the primary assessment and resuscitation steps in HAZMAT medical management?

<p>ABCDEF (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the most common route of exposure to airborne chemicals in HAZMAT incidents?

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

What type of teams are typically called in to respond to HAZMAT incidents?

<p>Specialized HAZMAT teams (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of incidents generated most of the victims in HAZMAT incidents?

<p>Multicasualty incidents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of container is more likely to hold a dangerous material?

<p>A substantial, durable, and fortified container (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of placards and labels in HAZMAT response?

<p>To indicate the presence of HAZMATs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information is required to be included on shipping papers for HAZMATs?

<p>The shipping name, hazard class, identification number, and quantity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of markings and colors on facilities and vehicles in HAZMAT response?

<p>To indicate the presence of HAZMATs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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