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Which department official is responsible for ordering an AWOL member to report to the station for certification?
Which department official is responsible for ordering an AWOL member to report to the station for certification?
- Supervisor
- Fire Commissioner
- Battalion Chief (correct)
- Department member
In what situations will a member who admits to current drug and/or alcohol use not be ordered into work?
In what situations will a member who admits to current drug and/or alcohol use not be ordered into work?
- When the member is outside the City limits
- When the member is certified 'Fit for Duty'
- When the member contacts the station
- When the supervisor has reasonable suspicion (correct)
How many random drug screening and alcohol tests are conducted annually for the Department members?
How many random drug screening and alcohol tests are conducted annually for the Department members?
- 25% of the total number of Department members
- 100% of the total number of Department members
- 50% of the total number of Department members (correct)
- 75% of the total number of Department members
Who can challenge any changes made to the random drug screening and alcohol testing procedures?
Who can challenge any changes made to the random drug screening and alcohol testing procedures?
How are uniformed members selected for random drug and alcohol testing?
How are uniformed members selected for random drug and alcohol testing?
What qualifications must the Medical Review Officer (MRO) have?
What qualifications must the Medical Review Officer (MRO) have?
What is the role of the MRO in the urine drug testing process?
What is the role of the MRO in the urine drug testing process?
Which of the following substances is NOT mentioned in the text as being within the knowledge of the MRO?
Which of the following substances is NOT mentioned in the text as being within the knowledge of the MRO?
What type of specimens does the MRO review in addition to urine drug test results?
What type of specimens does the MRO review in addition to urine drug test results?
Who does the MRO communicate their findings and decisions to?
Who does the MRO communicate their findings and decisions to?
How long will specimens deemed 'POSITIVE' be retained at the laboratory?
How long will specimens deemed 'POSITIVE' be retained at the laboratory?
What is the purpose of the split sample procedure mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the split sample procedure mentioned in the text?
If the first urine sample tested positive, what can the member do within 72 hours?
If the first urine sample tested positive, what can the member do within 72 hours?
What type of testing is used to confirm specimens identified as 'POSITIVE' on the initial test?
What type of testing is used to confirm specimens identified as 'POSITIVE' on the initial test?
What is the limit of quantification (LOQ) typically used for identifying the presence of anabolic steroids?
What is the limit of quantification (LOQ) typically used for identifying the presence of anabolic steroids?
Which of the following is true about the random testing selection process?
Which of the following is true about the random testing selection process?
What happens if a selected member is unavailable for testing due to military leave?
What happens if a selected member is unavailable for testing due to military leave?
What action will be taken against a member for a positive drug or alcohol test result?
What action will be taken against a member for a positive drug or alcohol test result?
What happens if a selected member is unable to produce the required amount of urine for drug screen testing?
What happens if a selected member is unable to produce the required amount of urine for drug screen testing?
How often will the list of members subject to random testing be updated?
How often will the list of members subject to random testing be updated?
What is the minimum capacity of the urine collection container?
What is the minimum capacity of the urine collection container?
Who is responsible for checking for sufficiency of specimen, acceptable temperature range, and signs of tampering?
Who is responsible for checking for sufficiency of specimen, acceptable temperature range, and signs of tampering?
What happens if a member's urine specimen is found to be outside the acceptable temperature range or has been intentionally tampered with or substituted?
What happens if a member's urine specimen is found to be outside the acceptable temperature range or has been intentionally tampered with or substituted?
What physiologic determinations are performed by the laboratory to deter adulteration of the urine specimen?
What physiologic determinations are performed by the laboratory to deter adulteration of the urine specimen?
What happens if a member fails to provide a valid acceptable medical explanation for abnormal laboratory findings?
What happens if a member fails to provide a valid acceptable medical explanation for abnormal laboratory findings?
What is the alcohol level at which a member will be deemed unfit for duty?
What is the alcohol level at which a member will be deemed unfit for duty?
What happens if a member is found unfit for duty for a positive alcohol test?
What happens if a member is found unfit for duty for a positive alcohol test?
What is the consequence for a member found unfit for duty for a positive alcohol test?
What is the consequence for a member found unfit for duty for a positive alcohol test?
What is the timeframe for scheduling the evaluation/counseling session for a member with an alcohol level of 0.02% BAC and above?
What is the timeframe for scheduling the evaluation/counseling session for a member with an alcohol level of 0.02% BAC and above?
What is the consequence for a member with a second infraction of an alcohol level between 0.02% - 0.039% BAC (STAGE 1)?
What is the consequence for a member with a second infraction of an alcohol level between 0.02% - 0.039% BAC (STAGE 1)?
