PRACTICE EXAM FIREFIGHTER questions and verified correct answers

Which of the following was not suggested for personnel protection with regard to dealing with the chemical in question? A. Keep upwind of the chemical. B. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. C. Avoid bodily contact with the chemical. D. Any chemical that may inadvertently contact the body should be washed off with large amounts of alcohol. - correct answer D. Any chemical that may inadvertently contact the body should be washed off with large amounts of alcohol. If a container of ethylene oxide has been subjected to fire for a prolonged period of time, what is the recommended distance for safe evacuation? - correct answer 5,000 feet What dilution of ethylene oxide with water is required to effectively inhibit its flammability? - correct answer 24: 1 Once ethylene oxide becomes contaminated, what kind of chemical process may occur that can generate enough heat and pressure to rupture its containment? - correct answer Polymerization 13. Which of the following choices is not recognized as a symptom stemming from ethylene oxide vapor exposure? A. Eye irritation B. Skin irritation or burns