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The speed and effectiveness with which emergency action can be taken is dependent primarily on the:
A. size of the emergency B. probable number of victims C. prior planning D. level of the agency responding |
C. prior planning
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Evacuation and survival of individuals in an emergency or natural disaster is most often dependent on:
A. how and to what extent individuals can help themselves B. how soon relief can be mustered C. how soon a favorable environment can be restored D. quality prior planning has taken place |
A. how and to what extent individuals can help themselves
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The government organization that usually deals with major disasters is the:
A. American Legion B. Federal Emergency Management Agency C. Red Cross D. Disaster Response Agency |
B. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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One of the first actions an individual should take upon hearing an order for the evacuation of homes and businesses is turn off the:
A. main electric power switch B. outside gas valve C. property water supply valve D. all public utility services to the building |
D. all public utility services to the building
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When temporary shelter is necessary in an emergency the first consideration in shelter selection should be:
A. protection of the survivors from health and safety risks B. availability of heat, light, and space C. the emotional state of the survivors D. color of chlorination tablets |
A. protection of the survivors from health and safety risks
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The minimum amount of water per day that should be provided for natural disaster victims is:
A. 1 to 2 gallons per person B. 3 to 6 gallons per person C. 6 to 9 gallons per person D. 10 gallons or more per person |
B. 3 to 6 gallons
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After flooding and other natural disasters, vaccination is needed for:
A. typhoid B. measles C. AIDS D. vaccinations not required |
D. vaccinations not required
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The quantity of liquid bleach (household) used to treat 1,000 gallons of bacterially contaminated water for drinking is:
A. 2 quarts B. 2 pints C. 1 pint D. 0.5 pint |
C. 1 pint
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A satisfactory method for disinfecting water that is not chemically or grossly polluted with bacteria is:
A. chlorination B. fluorination C. oxygenation D. CO2 treatment |
A. chlorination
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In emergency situations, when the water is turbid or colored, but not chemically contaminated, the chlorine dosage should be:
A. tripled B. discontinued C. decreased D. doubled |
D. doubled
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Approved emergency response plans at nuclear electric power plant sites must be tested at least every:
A. 2 years B. 3 years C. 4 years D. 5 years |
A. 2 years
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Key components of the HAZWOPER program exclude:
A. safety and health programs B. personal protection C. training D. sanitary requirements |
D. sanitary requirements
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HAZWOPER requirements apply to:
A. voluntary cleanup at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites B. routine sanitary sewer operations C. small quantity generators of hazardous waste D. water treatment plant operators |
A. voluntary cleanup at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites
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The difference between a disaster and terrorism is best described as:
A. Intent B. Criminal activity C. Nature of disaster D. Number impacted |
A. Intent
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The speed with which emergency action can be taken is largely dependent on:
a. size of the emergency b. number of flood victims c. prior planning d. distance to stockpiled resources |
c. prior planning
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The evacuation and survival of individuals in an emergency or natural disaster are dependent on:
a. how and to what extent individuals can help themselves b. how soon relief can be mustered c. how soon a favorable or controlled environment can be restored d. all of the above |
a. how and to what extent individuals can help themselves
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The _______________ is usually involved in dealing with major disasters:
a. American Legion b. Federal Emergency Management Agency c. Red Cross d. both b and c |
d. both b and c
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International Agencies which assist in emergency situations include:
a. World Health Organization (WHO) b. World Safety Organization c. International Welfare System d. none of the above |
a. World Health Organization (WHO)
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When the evacuation of homes and businesses is anticipated, individuals should turn off the:
a. main electric power switch b. outside gas valve c. water supply valve, where applicable d. all of the above |
d. all of the above
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If temporary shelter is necessary in an emergency, shelter selection should take into consideration:
a. protection from flooding and the elements b. availability of heat, light, and space c. both a and b d. color of chlorination tablets |
c. both a and b
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Natural disaster victims should be provided with _______________ of water per day:
a. 1 to 3 gallons b. 3 to 6 gallons c. 6 to 9 gallons d. water is not necessary for this population |
b. 3 to 6 gallons
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There is no need for _______________ vaccination after flooding and other natural disasters, although it is frequently cause for public concern:
a. typhoid b. measles c. AIDS d. tick fever |
a. typhoid
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A quantity of _______________ liquid bleach (household) can be used to treat 1000 gallons of water for drinking:
a. 2 quarts b. 2 pints c. 1 pint d. 0.5 quarts |
c. 1 pint
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_______________ is a satisfactory method for disinfecting water that is not grossly polluted:
a. chlorination b. fluorination c. oxygenation d. C02 treatment |
a. chlorination
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When treating water with chlorine in emergency situations, the chlorine dosage should be _______________ when the water is turbid or colored:
a. tripled b. discontinued c. decreased d. doubled |
d. doubled
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Approved emergency response plans at nuclear electric power plant sites must be tested at least every:
a. 2 years b. quarter c. 5 years d. 1 month |
a. 2 years
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The emergency plan at a nuclear electric power plant must include a means for notification of the public living within _______________ of the plant within a 15-minute period:
a. 1 mile b. 5 miles c. 10 miles d. 12 miles |
c. 10 miles
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During nuclear emergencies, _______________ provides technical support:
a. EPA b. DOE c. FDA d. all of the above |
d. all of the above
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The most hazardous category of nuclear emergency is:
a. general emergency b. unusual event c. site area emergency d. alert |
a. general emergency
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Key components of the "HAZWOPER" program include:
a. safety and health program b. personal protection c. training d. all of the above |
d. all of the above
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HAZWOPER requirements apply to:
a. voluntary clean-ups at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites b. routine sanitary sewer operations c. small quantity generators of hazardous waste d. water treatment plant operators |
a. voluntary clean-ups at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites
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OSHA regulations other than HAZWOPER apply to emergency response and hazardous waste operations if they are:
a. less stringent b. more stringent c. endorsed by FDA d. known by the site supervisor |
b. more stringent
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The written safety and health program must incorporate:
a. comprehensive work plan b. medical surveillance program c. standard operating procedures for safety and health d. all of the above |
d. all of the above
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Hazardous waste sites must be characterized _______________ general site entry to determine the hazards present at the site:
a. after b. during c. prior to d. none of the above |
c. prior to
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The site control program at an uncontrolled hazardous waste site must include:
a. site work zones b. times when EPA is likely to inspect c. medical surveillance requirements d. none of the above |
a. site work zones
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Those who work on uncontrolled hazardous waste sites are required to receive a minimum of _______________ of training:
a. 20 hours b. 4 hours c. 40 hours d. 100 hours |
c. 40 hours
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Workers involved in waste operations at hazardous waste TSD facilities are required to receive at least _______________ of training before working in hazardous waste operations:
a. 16 hours b. 24 hours c. 4 hours d. none of the above |
b. 24 hours
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Air monitoring at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites can be conducted by:
a. a person knowledgeable about industrial hygiene practices b. any person who can operate air monitoring instruments c. all EPA and OSHA personnel d. all hazardous waste workers |
a. a person knowledgeable about industrial hygiene practices
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Air monitoring shall be conducted in order to ensure proper selection of:
a. engineering controls b. work practices c. personal protective equipment d. all of the above |
d. all of the above
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A medical surveillance program must be provided to workers at hazardous waste sites by the:
a. workers' health insurance b. OSHA c. Federal government d. employer |
d. employer
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Employers are required to develop and implement a program to inform _______________ of the degree of exposure likely as a result of participation in hazardous waste operations:
a. employees b. contractors c. attorneys d. both a and b |
d. both a and b
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Containers used in site clean-up operations must be marked and labeled in accordance with _______________ regulations:
a. OSHA b. EPA c. DOT d. all of the above |
d. all of the above
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If equipment or clothing is sent from an uncontrolled hazardous waste site for cleaning, the _______________ associated with the equipment must be communicated to the off-site facility:
a. specifications b. sizes c. hazards d. none of the above |
c. hazards
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Decontamination solvents must be:
a. disposed of properly b. reused continuously until the site clean-up is complete c. inspected by OSHA personnel d. inspected by EPA personnel |
a. disposed of properly
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Uncontrolled hazardous waste sites must have an emergency response plan with the following elements:
a. emergency recognition and prevention b. site security and control c. emergency alerting and response procedures d. all of the above |
d. all of the above
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Which of the following is not required in an emergency response plan at a hazardous waste site:
a. PPE and emergency equipment b. emergency medical treatment and first aid c. EPA library telephone number d. pre-emergency planning |
c. EPA library telephone number
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Showers must be provided at hazardous waste cleanup sites when operations will last longer than:
a. 6 months b. 1 month c. 12 months d. 24 months |
a. 6 months
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Those involved in hazardous waste operations at permitted TSD facilities must receive _______________ of initial training:
a. 16 hours b. 24 hours c. 40 hours d. 8 hours |
b. 24 hours
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The yellow pages of the emergency response guidebook list:
a. commercial companies who respond to emergencies b. hazardous materials by ID number c. guides to use when responding to hazardous materials transportation incidents d. none of the above |
b. hazardous materials by ID number
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The orange pages of the emergency response guidebook lists:
a. guides to use when responding to hazardous materials transportation incidents b. emergency telephone numbers c. EPA hazardous materials personnel d. none of the above |
a. guides to use when responding to hazardous materials transportation incidents
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The green pages of the emergency response guidebook lists:
a. EPA hazardous materials personnel b. hazardous materials in alphabetical order c. initial isolation and protective action distances d. hazardous materials by ID number |
c. initial isolation and protective action distances
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The U.S. DOT emergency response guidebook can be used to:
a. determine compliance with the US DOT hazardous materials regulations b. create worker safety documents for specific chemicals c. quickly identify the specific or generic classification of hazardous materials during the initial response phase of an incident d. characterize hazardous waste for the purposes of disposal |
c. quickly identify the specific or generic classification of hazardous materials during the initial response phase of an incident
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Emergency guide # _______________ would be used for guidance when responding to a highway spill of liquefied sulfur dioxide:
a. 1 b. 12 c. 16 d. 69 |
c. 16
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Emergency guide # _______________ would be used for guidance when responding to a highway spill of barium peroxide:
a. 42 b. 13 c. 1 d. 22 |
a. 42
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To disinfect a well, one should _______________ and pour directly into the well:
a. mix one gallon of bleach in five gallons of water b. mix one quart of bleach in five gallons of water c. mix one quart of bleach in three gallons of water d. mix one pint of bleach in three gallons of water |
b. mix one quart of bleach in five gallons of water
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Following floods or other natural disasters, there is frequently public concern for _______________ vaccination:
a. cholera b. amoebic dysentery c. typhus d. typhoid |
d. typhoid
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The number one item listed under ‘emergency equipment and supplies’ is:
a. food b. first aid kit c. water d. folding portable toilet |
c. water
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The recommendation for mosquito control during breeding season is to apply _______________ of water surface:
a. 6 ounces of pesticide per 25 square feet b. 6 ounces of pesticide per 100 square feet c. 3 ounces of pesticide per 100 square feet d. 3 ounces of pesticide per 50 square feet |
c. 3 ounces of pesticide per 100 square feet
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In case of disasters, the speed with which action may be implemented is dependent upon:
a. prior plans for emergencies b. availability of manpower c. availability of resources d. the type of emergency |
a. prior plans for emergencies
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During an emergency, the drinking water source should be:
a. assumed safe b. safe only if it comes from a deep well c. assumed unsafe d. safe if it is used in large amounts |
c. assumed unsafe
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Following a disaster, raw food should be:
a. washed in bleach b. cooked well c. avoided if possible d. all of the above |
d. all of the above
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In an emergency, people will need _______________ of water per day each:
a. 1 to 2 gallons b. up to 3 gallons per family unit c. 3 to 6 gallons d. none of the above |
c. 3 to 6 gallons
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Emergency shelters should provide a minimum of _______________ per person:
a. 30 sq. ft per person b. 20 sq. ft per person c. overcrowding will not be a concern in a disaster d. none of the above |
a. 30 sq. ft per person
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To disinfect (1 gal of) clear water using 5% household bleach:
a. mix 6 to 8 drops of bleach and drink after sitting for 5 minutes b. mix 6 to 8 drops and let sit for 10 minutes c. mix 1 teaspoon to 10 gallon and let sit for 30 minutes d. drink canned and bottled food and beverage materials even though they were contaminated externally |
c. mix 1 teaspoon to 10 gallon and let sit for 30 minutes
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The provisions of the CFR Part 1910 of Title 29 "Bloodborne Pathogens" are under the authority of:
a. United States Public Health Service b. Department of Health and Human Services c. Justice Department d. Department of Labor |
d. Department of Labor
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All patients should be considered to be potentially infectious for HIV and other bloodborne pathogens. Therefore you should:
a. wear appropriate personal protective equipment b. properly dispose of all sharps c. wash your hands regularly d. all of the above |
d. all of the above
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Engineering controls are:
a. controls that isolate or remove hazards from the workplace b. less effective than good training c. the last option that should be considered d. less effective than personal protection processes |
a. controls that isolate or remove hazards from the workplace
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According to "Universal Precautions", which of the following are considered to be infectious:
a. all blood from human sources b. certain body fluids c. body contact d. a and b |
d. a and b
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Wearing contact lenses in an area that has the potential to expose workers to body fluids requires:
a. special cleaning, disinfection procedures if cleaned in the work area b. that they may not be cleaned in the work area c. no special process d. none of the above |
b. that they may not be cleaned in the work area
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Contaminated needles must always be:
a. recapped after use b. cut to ensure that they are not used again c. washed in hot soapy water prior to reuse d. tagged as used |
d. tagged as used
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Protective equipment such as gloves for workers in contamination risk areas must be:
a. offered to the employee at the same cost as paid by the employer b. rewashed prior to use by other employees c. provided at no cost to the employee for work purposes d. none of the above |
c. provided at no cost to the employee for work purposes
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Broken glassware found in contamination risk areas or if suspected to have contained infectious material:
a. must be sprayed with a weak concentration of carbolic acid and let sit for a minimum of 5 minutes prior to picking up b. must be left in place no matter how long until the decontamination team arrives c. must be picked up using mechanical means d. covered with a red towel soaked in disinfectant |
c. must be picked up using mechanical means
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All Laundry that is suspected of being contaminated with body fluids must be:
a. inspected prior to washing to ensure that there are no sharps left in the fabric from careless health care workers b. placed directly into the washer without sorting c. sorting and inspection of laundry is required prior to washing d. stored in linen bags of a very tight weave |
b. placed directly into the washer without sorting
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Hepatitis B vaccinations for employees that work in contamination risk jobs and areas:
a. must be offered at no cost b. must be made available to the employees at the employers cost c. are required of all such employees d. are not required due to the non-serious nature of the disease and its difficulty of spread or employee contraction |
a. must be offered at no cost
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