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WorksheetsPersonal Protective Equipment ESS 6.03 - ESS 6.10
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which of the following BEST describes the frequency with which personal protective equipment (PPE) should be inspected?
As dictated by manufacturers
As a firefighter feels there is need
When there is down time at the fire station
At the beginning of shift and after every use
Where might a firefighter find wear due to friction during a routine personal protective equipment (PPE) inspection?
Along the path of a zipper
Where SCBA contacts the protective coat
Where SCBA facepiece and mask connect
Under arms, in crotch, at knee and elbow joints
The type of cleaning required for personal protective equipment (PPE) is determined by:
local budgetary constraints.
where the department is located.
how long the PPE has been in use.
amount and type of contamination.
What type of NFPA® defined cleaning may be done in a washing machine designed to handle heavy loads?
Routine cleaning
Contract cleaning
Advanced cleaning
Specialized cleaning
Damaged equipment marked for training can be used in:
live fire training.
any type of training.
non-live fire training.
training for the public, not for firefighters.
Moisture in the shell and liner material of personal protective equipment (PPE) could result in:
air pockets.
shrinkage of PPE.
serious steam burns.
discomfort during an incident.
What is the minimum overlap between coat and trousers when the wearer is bent over to a 90 degree angle?
2 inches (50 mm)
3 inches (76 mm)
5 inches (127 mm)
6 inches (152 mm)
What action should a firefighter take if thermal radiant heat burns develop while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Move farther back from fire
Withdraw from area immediately
Shift to get a different angle on the fire
Inform supervisor before continuing work
Which of the following respiratory hazards causes superheated air to damage the respiratory tract?
Oxygen levels
Gases and vapors
Elevated temperatures
Particulate contaminants
What two respiratory hazards are responsible for the majority of fire-related fatalities?
Phosgene and ammonia
Carbon monoxide and phosgene
Carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide
Hydrogen cyanide and hydrogen chloride
Which of the following respiratory hazards can be protected against using high-efficiency particulate (HEPA) filters?
Oxygen levels
Gases and vapors
Airborne pathogens
Elevated temperatures
Which of the following BEST describes when SARs are used?
For assessing industrial accidents
For emergency medical incidents
For working with particulate-producing tools
For confined space rescues and technical rescue incidents
An open-circuit SCBA air cylinder control valve should be _____ when in use.
opened fully
partially open
opened slowly
monitored closely
Which part of the facepiece assembly releases exhaled air without admitting in the contaminated outside atmosphere?
Nose cup
Exhalation valve
Facepiece frame
Speaking diaphram
Which part of the facepiece assembly is made of clear safety plastic and mounted in a flexible rubber frame?
Nose cup
Exhalation valve
Facepiece frame
Speaking diaphragm
Which of the following SCBA components warns when the system is reaching 20-25% of cylinder capacity?
Nose cup
Universal air coupling
Remote pressure gauge
End-of-service-time indicators
Which of the following types of respiratory protection uses visual ESTIs only?
Open-circuit SCBAs
Closed-circuit SCBAs
Air-purifying respirators
Atmosphere-supplying respirators
Which of the following APR effectiveness clues is monitored by being aware of how labored a firefighter’s breathing is?
Time
Weight
Taste and smell
Resistance -to-breathing-indicators
Which of the following limitations of respiratory protection may cause the wearer to deplete the air supply rapidly?
Lack of agility
Psychological limitations
Lack of physical condition
Inadequate pulmonary capacity
Which of the following limitations of respiratory protection may affect the ability to get a complete face piece seal?
Unique facial features
Psychological limitations
Lack of physical condition
Inadequate pulmonary capacity
Which of the following limitations of respiratory protection is created by the weight and resistance of harness straps?
Decreased mobility
Decreased endurance
Poor condition of apparatus
Decreased ability to communicate
Which of the following limitations of respiratory protection is caused by fogging in the face piece?
Limited visibility
Decreased endurance
Decreased endurance
Decreased ability to communicate
Which of the following BEST describes the factors respiratory equipment must be protected from during storage?
Ultraviolet light, contamination
Ultraviolet light, temperature changes
Contamination, temperature changes, gas vapors
Contamination, temperature changes, ultraviolet light
When donning SCBA, all straps on the harness assembly and facepiece should be:
fully extended.
partially extended.
adjusted individually.
adjusted per local SOPs.
Which NFPA® standard requires seat-mounted SCBAs be held in place by a mechanical latching device?
1500
1901
1971
1982
Exposure to weather and physical hazards is a potential disadvantage for what type of SCBA mount?
Seat mount
Unmounted
Backup mount
Rear external mount
Compartment doors may interfere with what type of SCBA mount?
Seat mount
Unmounted
Backup mount
Rear external mount
Before doffing SCBA, ensure you are out of the contaminated area and:
the facepiece is not fogged.
SCBA is no longer required.
the incident is under control.
all members of your team are all right.
Which NFPA® standard establishes the inspection period for protective breathing apparatus?
1500
1852
1971
1982
Which piece of protective breathing apparatus is checked for any unusual sounds during operation?
Hoses
Facepiece
Regulator
Low-pressure alarm
Which types of SCBA air cylinders are tested every five years?
Steel and aluminum
Fully wrapped KevlarTM
Fully wrapped fiberglass
Hoop-wrapped aluminum
