L.P. Book HAZMAT / Lesson Plan #6 HAZMAT Decontamination Procedures
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Lesson Plan #6 Hazmat Decontamination Procedures
- 1.Types of contamination are
- A.
Simple & complex
- B.
Emergency & regular
- C.
Gross & secondary
- D.
Elementary & secondary
- 2.Purpose of emergency decontamination is
- A.
To be able to get done quicker
- B.
Immediately remove contaminates that pose an immediate threat to life
- C.
To be able to use red lights and sirens while decontamination procedures are being done
- D.
Remove contaminates in a slow methodical procedure using multiple washing and rinsing stations
- 3.Emergency decontamination location considerations include all except
- A.
Weather, wind direction, slope of ground
- B.
Surface material & porosity
- C.
Time, distance, & shielding
- D.
Locations of drains, sewers, & watercourses
- 4.Decontamination officer
- A.
Sets up the entire decontamination station
- B.
Is the first person allowed to be decontaminated
- C.
Free lances the decontamination set-up
- D.
Responsible for ensuring decon is set-up and performed properly
- 5.The decontamination zone is set-up
- A.
Setup in the warm zone
- B.
Uphill from the incident
- C.
Upwind from the incident
- D.
All of the above
- 6.Protective clothing for personnel performing decontamination should be
- A.
The same level of PPE will be worn if the first decon station is manned
- B.
Structural turnout gear with SCBA is sufficient
- C.
Only Supplied Air Respirators are allowed for use by the decon station personnel
- D.
Decon suits are cooler and lighter than the entry teams gear
- 7.When treating a contaminated patient, care must be taken into consideration when
- A.
Using O2 (you must be aware of Chemical compatibility)
- B.
Until you determine what health plan the patient has
- C.
Waiting for Life Flight
- D.
Heading to re-hab
- 8.Contaminated patient care must
- A.
Include dressing the patient in a hospital gown
- B.
Be treated for narcolepsy prior to transport
- C.
Be decontaminated properly prior to transport
- D.
Both a & b
- 9.Brief ambulance personnel of
- A.
Patient information
- B.
Hazardous Chemical (Give MSDS)
- C.
Signs & symptoms
- D.
All of the above
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