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25 Cards in this Set
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Cross contamination (also called ____ contamination) occurs through touching something contaminated and potentially transferring that contaminant out of the hotzone. |
Secondary contamination P339 |
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Remember it is possible to be decontaminated; you cannot be de-____. |
De-exposed P339 |
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Structural firefighter protective clothing with SCBA is appropriate protection for alpha and beta radiation. Remember, structural firefighter clothing provides no protection against ____ or ____ radiation. |
Neutron or Gamma P340 |
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Responders should implement time, distance, and shielding when working with _____ radiation. |
Beta P340 |
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Anything exiting the hot zone passes through the ___ corridor to prevent the spread of contamination. |
Decon corridor P341 |
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Decontamination also provides victims with ______ reassurance. |
Psychological P341 |
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In most situations, awareness and operations level responders will initially wear structural firefighter protective clothing and SCBA. As responders gather additional information about the hazardous material(s) involved, they will recommend adjustments to the CPC and _____ protection selection. |
Respiratory P341 |
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Decon _____ are responsible for tracking responder SCBA volume/time and planning for responders who may run low on air during decon operations. |
Supervisors P342 |
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_____ decontamination refers to Decon that is urgent and field expedient, applied to any person who has had direct exposure to contaminants. The goal is to remove the contaminant from the victim as quickly as possible- there is no regard for the environment or property protection. |
Emergency decon P342 |
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Responders require minimal tools and equipment (usually just a water source such as a hoseline, dry absorbent materials, or absorbent fans to implement ____ decon. |
Emergency decon P343 |
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____ decon does not require a formal contamination reduction corridor or decon process. |
Emergency decon P343 |
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The gross removal of contamination is usually the first step or (phase) in the decon process where significant surface contamination is reduced as quickly as possible. This is commonly referred to as ____ decon. |
Gross decon P343 |
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Decon is not always accomplished with a water ____. |
Deluge P343 |
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Water showers work by diluting and flushing away most products. For many liquid products, a high-volume, __-pressure water shower is often the most expedient approach. Keep in mind that oily liquid contaminants may require an ____, such as soap. |
High volume, low pressure Emulsifier P343 |
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Off-gassing occurs in fresh air and may require ___. |
Fans P344 |
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The use of ventilation __ may speed up the off-gassing of highly volatile products. |
Fans P345 |
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When the contamination involves particulates, biological or radiological material, gentle ____ or wipe down (such as brushing or blotting with cotton, microfiber cloth, or sponges) may be appropriate. |
Brushing P344 |
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Brushing or blotting should start with the head and proceed down the body to the ___. |
Feet P344 |
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Ensure decon setup is operational before personnel enter the __ zone. |
Hot zone P345 |
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Establish a medical ____ and treatment area just outside the decon zone so that victims exiting the decon area can be evaluated for injuries and exposure related medical symptoms. |
Triage P346 |
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Establish a medical ____ and treatment area just outside the decon zone so that victims exiting the decon area can be evaluated for injuries and exposure related medical symptoms. |
Triage P346 |
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Decon emergency responders ____ from victims (establish separate decon lines when possible and practical. |
Separate P346
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To immediately reduce life threatening contamination on individuals, responders may conduct ___ decontamination operations with or without establishing a formal decon corridor. |
Emergency decontamination P346 |
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Individuals who have been exposed to chemical agents should undergo emergency, Decon immediately, regardless of ____ temperatures. |
Ambient P347 |
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Use ___ pressure water spray for gross decon. |
Low pressure P348 |
