Chapter 9

1. When a chemical passes through a fabric on a molecular level, it is called:

2. What is it called when characteristics of a material are altered through contact with chemical substances?

3. Why/how can CPC contribute to heat disorders in hot environments?

4. The extreme hazards associated with materials that could be used in terrorist attacks has prompted the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to:

5. Which statement about the service life of CPC is MOST accurate?

6. When using SCBA, where does the air supply come from?

7. What is a common limitation of respiratory equipment?

8. Which of the following statements about CPC is MOST accurate?

9. Which statement is MOST accurate about choosing PPE ensembles?

10. How do law enforcement first responder ensembles differ from fire service first responders?

11. Which of the following is most likely NOT to be a factor for selecting protective clothing?

12. Level D PPE consists of:

13. Rehabbing in a warm area and avoiding cold beverages can help prevent:

14. What is the most serious type of heat disorder?

15. Particulate-removing filters on APRs are used to protect the user from materials such as:

16. What organization has established a set of chemical-protective PPE ensembles providing certain protection levels that are commonly used by fire and emergency service organizations?

17. How does wearing PPE increase the risk of heat-related disorders?

18. How do EMS ensembles differ from fre service first responders?

19. APRs must be used only in atmospheres that are NOT oxygen deficient or oxygen enriched and are not IDLH because:

20. A supplied-air respirator (SAR) used at a hazmat incident must: