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31) A hazardous material will support combustion when its concentration is: A) between the LEL and UEL. B) above the UEL. C) below the LEL. D) none of the above. 32) The highest level of respiratory and splash protection from hazardous materials exposure is provided by level ________ protective equipment. A) A B) B C) C D) D 33) Which of the following is NOT recommended in managing patients exposed to carbamate pesticides? A) Using tincture of green soap in the decontamination process B) Administering pralidoxime C) Decontaminating with water D) Administering atropine 34) When providing medical monitoring of hazardous materials personnel, for which of the following should you keep a high index of suspicion? A) Heat stress B) Atrial fibrillation C) Myocardial ischemia D) Hypoglycemia 35) Which of the following is NOT indicated in the management of the patient exposed to organophosphates? A) Administering sodium thiosulfate B) Using tincture of green soap in the decontamination process C) Decontaminating with water D) Administering atropine 36) Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of EMS personnel responding to a hazardous materials incident? A) Containment of the hazard B) Evaluation of decontamination procedures C) Assessment of the toxicological risk D) Treatment of exposed patients 37) Which of the following federal agencies have set forth regulations and standards for dealing with hazardous materials incidents? 1. NHTSA 2. OSHA 3. WHO 4. EPA 5. NAEMSP A) 1 and 2 B) 2 and 4 C) 1, 2, 4, and 5 D) 2, 3, and 4 38) The level of exposure to a hazardous material to which a person can be exposed for 15 minutes no more than 4 times daily is the: A) TVL/CL. B) TVL/TWA. C) TVL/STEL. D) LCt/LD. 39) “Any substance which may pose an unreasonable risk to the health and safety of operating or emergency personnel, the public, and/or the environment if not properly controlled during handling, storage, manufacture, processing, packaging, use, disposal, or transportation” best defines which of the following? A) Hazardous material B) Toxin C) Poison D) Biohazard 40) It has been determined that the concentration of a substance is at IDLH. This means that patients exposed to the area: A) are at risk for adverse effects or death as soon as they are exposed. B) will suffer no adverse effects if they have been exposed for less than 15 minutes. C) have a 50 percent likelihood of dying.