OPOTA- Unit 13 Topic 1 verified to pass

OPOTA- Unit 13 Topic 1Hazardous materials - correct answer Any item or agent (biological, chemical, radiological, and/or physical, which has the potential to cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment, either by itself or through interaction with other factors. Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) - correct answer Any weapon or device that is intended to, or has the capability to cause death or serious bodily injury to a significant number of people through the release, dissemination, or impact of: i) Toxic or poisonous chemicals or precursors. ii) A disease organism. iii) Radiation or radioactivity. Recognizing Risks: Recognizing risks associated with hazardous materials - correct answer i) Exposure to hazardous materials (1) Acute- A dose or doses received over a short period of time. (2) Chronic- A long term reoccurring dose. (3) Both can have either immediate (e.g. vomiting or diarrhea) or long term effects (e.g. cancer) depending on the material and level of exposure. Recognizing Risks:Routes through which hazardous materials can enter the body - correct answer i) Inhalation ii) Ingestion iii) Absorption iv) Injection Personal protective equipment (PPE) selection considerations at a hazardous material incident - correct answer -The hazardous anticipated to be present or are present at the scene. -The probable impact of those hazards, based upon the mission role of the