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IICRC TCST Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup
ALL 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
IICRC TCST – Trauma & Crime Scene Cleanup
EXAM OVERVIEW – CONTENT AREAS COVERED
This exam assesses knowledge in:
• Technician and public safety
• Bloodborne pathogens (BBP)
• OSHA, EPA, CDC regulatory frameworks
• Hazard assessments and exposure control
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Administrative, engineering, and PPE controls
• Biohazard waste handling and disposal
• Trauma scene documentation and communication
• Emotional and psychological considerations
Question 1
Why is personal safety the highest priority during trauma scene cleanup?
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A. Cleanup chemicals are highly corrosive
B. Structural damage is unpredictable
C. The infectious nature of body fluids is unknown
D. Scenes are often emotionally distressing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood and body fluids may contain unknown pathogens, requiring technicians to
assume contamination and prioritize safety at all times.
Question 2
Which category best describes blood and certain body fluids encountered during trauma
cleanup?
A. Chemical hazards
B. Radiological hazards
C. Biological hazards
D. Physical hazards
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood and OPIM can carry infectious microorganisms, classifying them as biological
hazards.
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Question 3
Which organization publishes the recognized Standard of Care for trauma and crime scene
cleanup?
A. OSHA
B. EPA
C. IICRC
D. CDC
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The IICRC publishes the S540 Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup Standard.
Question 4
The IICRC trauma and crime scene cleanup standard is identified as:
A. S500
B. S520
C. S540
D. S700
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The S540 specifically addresses trauma and crime scene cleanup.
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Question 5
Which U.S. Department of Labor agency is responsible for workplace safety standards?
A. CDC
B. EPA
C. OSHA
D. NIOSH
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: OSHA establishes and enforces occupational safety regulations.
Question 6
OSHA’s General Industry Standards are codified under:
A. 29 CFR 1904
B. 29 CFR 1910
C. 40 CFR 300
D. 49 CFR 173
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 29 CFR 1910 governs general industry safety standards.
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IICRC TCST Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup
ALL 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
IICRC TCST – Trauma & Crime Scene Cleanup
EXAM OVERVIEW – CONTENT AREAS COVERED
This exam assesses knowledge in:
• Technician and public safety
• Bloodborne pathogens (BBP)
• OSHA, EPA, CDC regulatory frameworks
• Hazard assessments and exposure control
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Administrative, engineering, and PPE controls
• Biohazard waste handling and disposal
• Trauma scene documentation and communication
• Emotional and psychological considerations
Question 1
Why is personal safety the highest priority during trauma scene cleanup?
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A. Cleanup chemicals are highly corrosive
B. Structural damage is unpredictable
C. The infectious nature of body fluids is unknown
D. Scenes are often emotionally distressing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood and body fluids may contain unknown pathogens, requiring technicians to
assume contamination and prioritize safety at all times.
Question 2
Which category best describes blood and certain body fluids encountered during trauma
cleanup?
A. Chemical hazards
B. Radiological hazards
C. Biological hazards
D. Physical hazards
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood and OPIM can carry infectious microorganisms, classifying them as biological
hazards.
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Question 3
Which organization publishes the recognized Standard of Care for trauma and crime scene
cleanup?
A. OSHA
B. EPA
C. IICRC
D. CDC
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The IICRC publishes the S540 Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup Standard.
Question 4
The IICRC trauma and crime scene cleanup standard is identified as:
A. S500
B. S520
C. S540
D. S700
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The S540 specifically addresses trauma and crime scene cleanup.
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Question 5
Which U.S. Department of Labor agency is responsible for workplace safety standards?
A. CDC
B. EPA
C. OSHA
D. NIOSH
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: OSHA establishes and enforces occupational safety regulations.
Question 6
OSHA’s General Industry Standards are codified under:
A. 29 CFR 1904
B. 29 CFR 1910
C. 40 CFR 300
D. 49 CFR 173
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 29 CFR 1910 governs general industry safety standards.
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