CAT Emergency Procedures and Response Flashcards
6 cards from real CAT practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 CAT Emergency Procedures and Response flashcards as text
What procedure should be followed if a pool patron reports eye or skin irritation that may be caused by pool chemicals?
Answer: Flush the affected area with copious amounts of water for at least 15–20 minutes and contact Poison Control if needed
Chemical exposure to eyes or skin requires immediate flushing with large amounts of water for 15–20 minutes, followed by contacting Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) if irritation persists.
Which response is correct when chlorine gas is detected leaking from the pool chemical storage room?
Answer: Evacuate all personnel upwind, call 911, and do not re-enter without SCBA equipment
Chlorine gas is a toxic, heavier-than-air gas; the correct response is to evacuate all personnel upwind, call 911, and allow only trained hazmat personnel with SCBA to re-enter.
What is a cryptosporidium (crypto) outbreak response protocol at a public pool?
Answer: Close the pool and hyperchlorinate to 20 ppm free chlorine at pH 7.5 for at least 28 hours
Cryptosporidium is chlorine-resistant; the MAHC/CDC protocol requires hyperchlorinating to 20 ppm free chlorine at pH 7.5 and maintaining that level for 28 hours to achieve 99.9% inactivation.
When should an aquatic facility be closed due to lightning?
Answer: Immediately when lightning is observed or thunder is heard within 8 miles (30-second rule)
The standard lightning protocol requires closing outdoor pools when lightning is seen or thunder heard (the 30-30 rule: 30 seconds between flash and thunder = lightning within 6 miles), with many facilities using an 8-mile radius as the threshold.
What does the term 'secondary drowning' or 'dry drowning' mean for aquatic facility staff?
Answer: Respiratory complications occurring hours after a near-drowning water aspiration incident
Secondary drowning (now termed post-immersion syndrome) involves delayed respiratory distress hours after a water aspiration incident, requiring patrons to seek medical evaluation even after an apparently minor event.
What is the correct procedure for storing and transporting pool chemicals to prevent an emergency?
Answer: Store oxidizers and acids separately, in a cool dry area with secondary containment, and never mix containers
Pool chemicals, especially oxidizers (chlorine) and acids (muriatic acid), must be stored separately with secondary containment to prevent reactive mixing and potential toxic gas release or fire.