Question 1

During transport of a patient exposed to a hazardous material, which of the following types of glove provides the paramedic with the best protection during patient care?

Accepted Answer

A)   Leather
B)   Reinforced mesh cloth
C)   Latex
D)   NitrileE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

The most accurate information about a transported substance can be found in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   NFPA 704 system
B)   Safety data sheet
C)   Shipping papers
D)   Emergency Response GuideE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following would raise the most suspicion of a hazardous materials incident?

Accepted Answer

A)   A pair of landfill workers with symptoms of sore throat and fever
B)   Multiple patients at a factory with respiratory complaints
C)   Rising incidence of suicide in a rural county
D)   Multiple patients at an outdoor event complaining of "heatstroke"E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

The highest level of respiratory and splash protection from hazardous materials exposure is provided by level ________ protective equipment.

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   DE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following regarding hazardous materials is provided by the Emergency Response Guide?

Accepted Answer

A)   A different UN for every material listed
B)   Special information regarding long-term health and environmental hazards for each material
C)   Specific decontamination and treatment information for each material listed
D)   Evacuation distances for the most hazardous materialsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The driver of a truck carrying a caustic substance in powder form has accidentally come into contact with the material. You are first on the scene, and a quick observation indicates that he has powder on his arms. Your immediate action would be to:

Accepted Answer

A)   brush off the powder, then rinse the area with water.
B)   place the patient in the ambulance, but avoid touching his arms.
C)   instruct the patient to remain still and wait for the incident safety officer.
D)   wrap the arms in dry, sterile dressings.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is the universal decontamination agent for hazardous materials exposure?

Accepted Answer

A)   A low-sudsing detergent
B)   Water
C)   Activated charcoal
D)   Tincture of green soapE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Which one of the following statements shows that the paramedic has a proper understanding of basic operations at the scene of a hazardous materials emergency?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Life or health should never be risked if the threat is only to the environment."
B)   "The most important thing is to identify the exact material involved in the incident."
C)   "Olfactory clues are the most reliable way to identify a hazardous material incident."
D)   "Identification of the material is not important, as the approach is the same for all materials."E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

You have entered a manufacturing setting on a call and note a large storage container with a diamond-shaped label. The left side of the label is blue and contains the number 4. The top portion of the label is red and contains the number 1. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)   The substance is highly hazardous to health, but does not pose a significant fire risk.
B)   The substance is highly flammable, but does not pose a significant health risk.
C)   The substance is highly hazardous to health, but does not pose a significant risk of reactivity.
D)   The substance is highly reactive, but does not pose a significant health risk.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Firefighter "turnout" gear is considered what level of protective equipment?

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   DE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is the most common route of exposure to hazardous materials?

Accepted Answer

A)   Injection
B)   Ingestion
C)   Inhalation
D)   AbsorptionE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

You are working the scene of a collision involving a tractor-trailer that is hauling an unknown chemical. Because no material is leaking from the truck and the scene is safe, the incident commander asks you to get the truck's shipping papers. Where would these most likely be located?

Accepted Answer

A)   Shipping vault on the trailer
B)   Cab of the truck
C)   Rear compartment on the tanker
D)   Electrical box between the tractor and trailerE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 13: Hazardous Materials

Which one of the following statements shows that the paramedic has a proper understanding of basic operations at the scene of a hazardous materials emergency?

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Which of the following is the most common route of exposure to hazardous materials?

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Which of the following is the universal decontamination agent for hazardous materials exposure?

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The highest level of respiratory and splash protection from hazardous materials exposure is provided by level ________ protective equipment.

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Which of the following would raise the most suspicion of a hazardous materials incident?

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The driver of a truck carrying a caustic substance in powder form has accidentally come into contact with the material. You are first on the scene, and a quick observation indicates that he has powder on his arms. Your immediate action would be to:

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During transport of a patient exposed to a hazardous material, which of the following types of glove provides the paramedic with the best protection during patient care?

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Which of the following regarding hazardous materials is provided by the Emergency Response Guide?

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The most accurate information about a transported substance can be found in which of the following?

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Firefighter "turnout" gear is considered what level of protective equipment?

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You are working the scene of a collision involving a tractor-trailer that is hauling an unknown chemical. Because no material is leaking from the truck and the scene is safe, the incident commander asks you to get the truck's shipping papers. Where would these most likely be located?

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You have entered a manufacturing setting on a call and note a large storage container with a diamond-shaped label. The left side of the label is blue and contains the number 4. The top portion of the label is red and contains the number 1. What does this mean?

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Exam 13: Hazardous Materials

Which one of the following statements shows that the paramedic has a proper understanding of basic operations at the scene of a hazardous materials emergency?

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Which of the following is the most common route of exposure to hazardous materials?

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Which of the following is the universal decontamination agent for hazardous materials exposure?

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The highest level of respiratory and splash protection from hazardous materials exposure is provided by level ________ protective equipment.

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Which of the following would raise the most suspicion of a hazardous materials incident?

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The driver of a truck carrying a caustic substance in powder form has accidentally come into contact with the material. You are first on the scene, and a quick observation indicates that he has powder on his arms. Your immediate action would be to:

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During transport of a patient exposed to a hazardous material, which of the following types of glove provides the paramedic with the best protection during patient care?

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Which of the following regarding hazardous materials is provided by the Emergency Response Guide?

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The most accurate information about a transported substance can be found in which of the following?

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Firefighter "turnout" gear is considered what level of protective equipment?

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You are working the scene of a collision involving a tractor-trailer that is hauling an unknown chemical. Because no material is leaking from the truck and the scene is safe, the incident commander asks you to get the truck's shipping papers. Where would these most likely be located?

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You have entered a manufacturing setting on a call and note a large storage container with a diamond-shaped label. The left side of the label is blue and contains the number 4. The top portion of the label is red and contains the number 1. What does this mean?

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