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dollx

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At the scene of a hazardous materials emergency, you have been assigned to the cold zone. In this zone, which one of the following activities will you be performing or assisting with?
 
  A) Rescue and initial decontamination
  B) Triage, vital signs, and medical histories
  C) Removal of contaminated rescue gear
  D) Initial decontamination and triage

Question 2

Which one of the following statements shows that the AEMT has a proper understanding of basic operations at the scene of a hazardous materials emergency?
 
  A) Life or health should never be risked if the threat is only to the environment.
  B) If you cannot see or smell a chemical, the chance of one being present is very low.
  C) It is critical to remove the patients as quickly as possible from the incident site.
  D) Identification of the material is not important, since the approach is the same for all materials.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



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