Hazardous Material
What is the abbreviation for hazardous material?
HAZMAT --> Any chemical substance or material that can pose a threat or risk to life, health, safety or property if not properly handled or contained.
Which one of these is not a common piece of agricultural equipment an injury could be acquired on?
a) tractors
b) combines
c) hay balers
d) fertilizer
d) fertilizer
What plan is being made when you enter a danger zone and you are finding the exits and best way to flee the area?
If you are at the scene of a terrorist incident, establish an escape plan and a mobilization point.
Can EMS administer DuoDote?
for use by trained EMS personnel to treat civilians exposed to nerve agents.
False: Injuries associated with different types of machinery each involve a different approach. It is important to have a basic understanding of how each piece of equipment works and how it can cause harm in order to avoid injuries to yourself or further injury to the patient
a) contact dispatch to inform them of your findings
b) establish a clear chain of command
c) create safety zones
d) access the patient
b) establish a clear chain of command once the plan has been established, the EMR must stay in command until relieved by someone higher in the chain of command.
Why are agricultural emergencies common?
a) farmers can be careless
b) safety precautions aren't correctly followed
c) heavy equipment is involved
d) accidents happen everywhere
b) heavy equipment is involved
As an EMS if you are unaware of the specific hazards involved what action would you assume?
a) approach cautiously
b) put on PPE and then approach
c) distance yourself from the scene
d) talk to bystanders and others around to make your decision
Regardless of the type of disaster, until you are aware of the specific hazards involved, distance yourself from the scene and only approach when it is safe to do so. Continue to monitor the scene, as there may be secondary explosions, for example, or traps meant to injure and possibly kill rescuers.
Where would the duo-dote be injected?
a) outer-upper arm
b) upper-outer thigh
c) outer-lower arm
d) mid-outer thigh
Quickly and firmly push the green tip straight down (at a 90-degree angle) against the mid-outer thigh.
True or False: the DuoDote can be injected through clothing
True: The DuoDoteTM Auto- Injector can inject through clothing, but pockets must be empty.
Which of the following is least likely suggest that hazardous material is involved
a) fire
b) vapor cloud
c) leaking container
d) spilled liquid
a) fire
What is the first thing you do when arriving on the scene of an accident involving agriculture emergencies or heavy equipment?
Scene safety/size up
What is public reaction in relation to terrorism and why do we need to be aware of it?
A terrorist's goal is to evoke feelings of distress and fear from their targets. As an EMS we need to be aware of this, their power lies in their ability to inflict significant fear and panic.
What is not one of the effects that DuoDote will have on poison or drugs such as nerve agents.
a) relieving the effects
b) stop the effects
c) counteracting the effects
d) reversing the effects
b) stop the effects
True or False: at the scene of disaster, as an EMS, if you are the first to arrive you may be called upon to assume a leadership role
True
Which is not one of the smells to look out for in a suspected hazardous material incident?
a) bitter almonds
b) peaches
c) pungent odours
d) onion
d) onion
What is the first thing that needs to be done with the equipment after you complete the scene safety check?
First equipment has to be stabilized and turned off
Roles and responsibilities are co-ordinated at the:
a) local level
b) federal level
c) national level
d) with local police, fire, and EMS
Roles and responsibilities are co-ordinated at the federal level by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Who does the DuoDote stay with after administering?
True or False: out of the safety zones the warm zone is where complete decontamination of the patient takes place.
True: the warm zone or contamination reduction zone. This is the area immediately outside the hot zone. PPE is necessary here as well. This is where complete decontamination of the patient takes place. The purpose of this zone is for life- saving emergency care.
Hot zone: area where most danger exists, entry only allowed with proper PPE. Purpose is for rescue, treatment for life threatening injuries and initial decontamination
Cold zone: outer perimeter, entry only allowed with proper decontaminated PPE and clothing.
Which of the following would be important when on the scene of a HAZMAT incident?
a) staying out of higher areas of elevation
b) remaining downwind of the scene
c) moving closer to the scene as time goes on
d) keeping yourself uphill and upwind of the scene
When on the scene, stay out of low areas where vapours and liquids may collect, and always stay upwind and uphill of the scene. Be alert for wind changes that could cause vapours to blow toward you and other rescuers. Do not attempt to be a hero.
What are lockout/tagout procedures? Hint: help with safety of operating agricultural machinery
a) safeguard against unexpected startup of machinery or release of hazardous energy
b) safeguard for people who acquired injuries from equipment to sue
c) the proper instructions implemented to run the equipment.
a) safeguard against unexpected startup of machinery or release of hazardous energy
What is one of the roles of the National Incident Management system? (NIMS)
NIMS is a comprehensive national framework for managing incidents. They outline the structures for response activities for command and management.
DuoDote is a _____ agent antidote kit
Nerve
True or False: If you are an untrained EMS in hazardous material, but there is no one else to help, you may approach the scene.
False, do not enter the scene if you are untrained. this is placing a large risk on yourself and others.