A contaminated victim coming into physical contact with a rescuer is an example of
cross-contamination
A responder grabs a tool that was used to handle a hazardous material. This is an example of
cross-contamination
After undergoing decontamination, responders should report to the
EMS station
Against which type of hazardous material is disinfection an appropriate decontamination strategy
Pathogens
As a decontamination technique, disposal is a _____-step process
two
Compared to gross decontamination, technical decontamination
is more thorough
Disposal is used for items that
cannot be properly decontaminated
Following mass decontamination, victims should be directed to the
triage area
HEPA filter efficiency is measured in units of
microns
How does gross decontamination differ from emergency decontamination
Where it is performed
How should evidence be decontaminated
In such a way to prevent any alteration of the evidence
In which control zone is the decontamination corridor located
Warm
In which decontamination procedure is a spongy material mixed with a liquid material
Absorption
In which type of decontamination does the contaminant adhere to the surface of an added material
Adsorption
In which type of decontamination is sawdust typically used
Absorption
Rapid decontamination of a large number of victims is called __________ decontamination
mass
Removal is a decontamination technique used for which material
Contaminated soil
The majority of decontamination tasks are performed by
operations-level personnel
The primary goal of __________ is to make a hazardous material easier to handle
solidification
The systematic and thorough removal of contaminants is called __________ decontamination
technical
What is a drawback to emulsifying a hazardous material
The emulsification agents themselves may be hazardous
What is the last item removed during the decontamination process
SCBA mask
What is the minimum number of apparatus needed to perform mass decontamination
2
What is the physical or chemical process of reducing and preventing the spread of hazardous materials by persons and equipment
Decontamination
What is the process of reducing the harmful effects of a hazardous material by changing its chemical properties
Emulsification
What is the process of transferring hazardous materials from its source to people, animals, the environment, or equipment
Contamination
When is technical decontamination performed relative to gross decontamination
After
Which decontamination process is most the thorough
Technical
Which decontamination process is the opposite of absorption
Adsorption
Which decontamination process requires the most time to perform
Technical
Which form of decontamination consists of a continuous water shower and removal of outer clothing
Secondary
Which form of decontamination is effective only on flat surfaces
Absorption
Which form of decontamination typically involves the use of brushes
Technical
Which form of decontamination usually consists of rapid removal of clothing and flushing with a hose line
Emergency
Which is a correct statement about emergency decontamination
It may be necessary to perform emergency decontamination without adequate control of runoff.
Which item is commonly used with water when using dilution as a decontamination method
Soap
Which kind of process is decontamination
Both
Which of the following is one of the four major categories of decontamination
Technical
Which of the following is one of the four major categories of decontamination
Gross
Which phrase summarizes the mass decontamination procedure
Strip, flush, and cover
Which statement about disposal of absorbent materials that have been used in a decontamination process is correct
Care must be taken to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Which statement about runoff during emergency decontamination is correct
An effort should be made to divert runoff from drains, streams, or ponds.
Which statement about solidification of a hazardous liquid is correct
It makes the material easier to handle.
Which step should be taken first as personnel leave the hot zone
Tools placed in the tool drop
Which technique is commonly used for gross decontamination
A shower system
Which type of decontamination is used in life-threatening situations to rapidly remove the bulk of contaminants
Emergency
Why should vapor dispersion as a decontamination procedure be used with extreme caution
Vapors may react dangerously to the addition of large volumes of air