Practice question

When does an Operations responder NOT need to wait for decontamination?

  1. Never — all responders must decon before leaving the warm zone
  2. When immediate medical need (e.g., cardiac arrest) outweighs delay — perform emergency decon and continue care while contained
  3. When the responder feels uncomfortable in the suit
  4. When the IC tells them to go home

Answer: B — When immediate medical need (e.g., cardiac arrest) outweighs delay — perform emergency decon and continue care while contained

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