Emergency Preparedness Response Course (EPRC) - Clinician 8 hr

Which of the following is NOT relevant to a laboratory diagnosis of smallpox (variola)?

A positive Tzank smear

A bomb blast victim presents with nausea and abdominal pain. A Computed Tomography (CT) scan shows no hemorrhage. What treatment should be recommended?

Admit patient for observation for 12 to 24 hours in case a hematoma develops.

You are certain that your patient, who is now convulsing from nerve agent exposure, has already received three MARK 1/ATNAA kits and their diazepam. What else should be done?

All of the Above

In industry, cyanide compounds are widely used during:

All of the Above Plastic production Gold and silver extraction Hide tanning

You are certain that your patient, who is now convulsing from nerve agent exposure, has already received three MARK 1/ATNAA kits and their diazepam. What else should be done?

All of the Above Provide ventilator assistance, oxygen, and IV fluids Administer more atropine to reduce secretions and relax the airway Give more diazepam to prevent seizures

The amount of radiation that an individual absorbs depends on ____?

All of the Above Time exposed to a radioactive source Distance a person is from a radioactive source Type and amount of shielding between a person and a radioactive source

What is the comprehensive preparedness required to manage the casualties resulting from the host of possible hazards?

All-hazard preparedness

What form of ionizing radiation is the least penetrating?

Alpha

Select the three components, in correct order of administration, utilized in the treatment for cyanide exposure.

Amyl nitrite, sodium nitrite, sodium thiosulfate

Secretary of Defense has the responsibility to provide defense support to civil authorities when the actions:

Are legal

Radiation burns, which cause delayed, irreversible changes of the skin, can be caused by high doses of what form of ionizing radiation?

Beta

A metallic taste in the mouth, epigastric distress, and possible nausea and vomiting are ingestion symptoms for which chemical agent?

Cyanide

Which of these are fast-acting compounds that attack oxygen-dependent tissues known to be particularly sensitive to these compounds?

Cyanide Compounds

Which of these are fast-acting compounds that attack oxygen-dependent tissues known to be particularly sensitive tothese compounds?

Cyanide Compounds

MOPP Level __ has flexibility built into the system to allow relief during hot weather.

IV

What Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) level provides the greatest level of protection?

IV

An explosion casualty suffering from crush injuries of the lower extremities has been admitted to your hospital with severe hyperkalemia. What emergency treatment is NOT recommended?

Limit fluids.

What blood test is available that will give an accurate estimate of radiation dose?

Lymphocytes count

All-hazards are often categorized as:

Man-made: technological

Which of the following bacterial agents is contagious person to person?

Pneumonic plague

Which of the following bacterial diseases is contagious person to person?

Pneumonic plague

Which of the following statements does NOT describe spores produced by Bacillus anthracis, causative agent of anthrax?

Sensitive to UV light.

For which virus is the mosquito not known as a possible vector?

Smallpox

Victims caught in a fire have inhaled toxic smoke from furnishings and plastics that have released cyanide in the burning process. What precaution/side effects should you be aware of when administering cyanide antidotes?

Sodium nitrite can increase methemoglobin levels, which will decrease blood oxygenation

Following a nuclear detonation, some of the casualties with survivable inju1ies are possibly contaminated with radiological material. Which of the below courses of action is most appropriate for the situation?

Treat all life-threatening injuries first

Decontamination will be conducted in the __________ hazard zone.

Warm

Which of the following decontamination method is NOT recommended for removing vesicants from casualties?

Wash patient with their clothing still on.

A secondary explosive device has been spotted. Which of the following options describes how to proceed?

Withdraw at least 50 yards from the scene and tell the Incident Commander (IC) immediately.

The primary toxicity of pulmonary agents is to the ________ and follows __________ of smoke, particles, vapors, or gases.

airways, inhalation

Secretary of Defense has the responsibility to provide defense support to civil authorities when the actions:

are legal

A patient presents to the emergency room all exhibiting the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, problems with eye movement, dry mouth, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, no gag reflex, and extreme weakness. Patient is alert and oriented during the exam. What toxin do you suspect and how do you treat it?

Botulinum toxin, supportive care and antitoxin.

A patient was admitted to the hospital suffering from the following symptoms for the past week: fever, chills and weakness, very swollen tender lymph nodes of bubo, and skin ulcerations. He states the ulcerations are exactly where very small insects bit him. Which type of plague is responsible for the patient's symptoms?

Bubonic

Which of the following cell types are most sensitive to radiation damage?

Cells that are actively dividing

Which of the following is considered a pulmonary (choking) agent?

Chlorine

This form of detection provides warning in sufficient time to implement protective and/or treatment measures before exposure to agent.

Detection to protect or treat

___ may be thought of as a form of identification.

Detection to protect or treat

How is the victim of a pulmonary agent exposure presenting with respiratory distress less than 4 hours after exposure classified?

Expectant

How is the victim of a pulmonary agent exposure presenting with respiratory distress less than 4 hours after exposure classified?

Expectant

What is the role of the liaison officer within the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)?

Function as the incident contact person for representatives from other agencies

What technique may be used to test for T-2 Mycotoxins in environmental and clinical samples?

Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

What type of laboratory test(s) would NOT be conducted if you suspect a patient has contracted plague?

Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

Which post disaster phase is generally characterized by optimism due to an infusion of resources?

Honeymoon phase

Which post disaster phase is generally characterized by optimism due to an infusion of resources?

Honeymoon phase

Wearing PPE can put the responder at considerable risk both physically and psychologically. Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor?

Hyperactivity

Wearing PPE can put the responder at considerable risk both physically and psychologically. Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor?

Hyperactivity

How is the victim of a vesicant agent presenting with pulmonary distress more than 4 hours after exposure classified?

Immediate

How is the victim of nerve agent exposure presenting with convulsions classified?

Immediate

Used in life-threatening situations, the goal is to remove contaminant as quickly as possible.

Immediate decontamination

When should the self-protection measures of time, distance, and shielding be implemented?

Immediately upon arrival at the incident scene

What command system is a widely used and accepted tool for command, control and coordination of a response to a disaster?

Incident Command System

An all-hazards approach affects preparedness by allowing communities to:

Increase the speed, effectiveness, and efficiency of incident management.

What is the purpose of a secondary device?

Injure or kill first responders

Disaster victims presenting for medical care should be assessed for common short-term stress reactions which fall into all categories EXCEPT?

Intellectual

Disaster victims presenting for medical care should be assessed for common short-term stress reactions which fall into what categories EXCEPT?

Intellectual

How does cyanide cause cell death in the body?

Interferes with anaerobic metabolism of the cell

A patient suffering blast effect presents with dyspnea, some hearing loss, and tinnitus following an explosion. Which of the following is NOT a likely diagnosis?

Intestinal rupture

An explosion victim was admitted to your facility approximately 4 hours ago with chest pain, normal oxygenation and radial pulse. His condition continues to worsen with symptoms that include labored, rapid breathing, low blood pressure, and semi-consciousness. What emergency treatment would be appropriate?

Intubate and sedate.

What phase is characterized by improvement of symptoms but becomes shorter with increasing doses.

Latent

One of the five intervention principles in the management of the stress response is promoting the sense of safety. How can this be accomplished?

Leadership provide an accurate, organized voice to help circumvent threat

One of the five intervention principles in the management of the stress response is promoting the sense of safety. How can this be accomplished?

Leadership provides an accurate, organized voice to help circumvent the threat

What type of CBRNE agent acts by inhibiting a crucial enzyme called acetylcholinesterase (AChE)?

Nerve

________ damage brings death very quickly so that the consequences of exposure to other systems do not have time to express themselves.

Neurovascular

What is the most available explosive agent?

Nitroglycerin

A male, non-smoking chemical worker is accidentally exposed to phosgene. The chest radiograph taken 2 hours post-exposure is normal. Should you discharge him?

No, because pulmonary edema normally takes longer to develop, he should be closely watched

Experts anticipate that a ________ incident is the least likely to occur but would have a great impact upon the environment and people.

Nuclear

In a stress management briefing, a clinician attendee says this is the first disaster to which she has been called. She states her biggest frustration is that no one has really defined her role. What category of stressor is this responder experiencing?

Occupational factors

What type of care is a stress management component that fosters a mourning process and helps treat psychological stress reactions?

Pastoral care

Which phase of CBRN response synchronizes planning and execution efforts with the efforts of the supported civil authorities?

Phase III - Operate

A patient is suffering from painful, highly corrosive bums similar to acid, and wheals have begun to appear on the skin. Which vesicant (blister agent) is suspected?

Phosgene oxime

A patient is suffering from painful, highly corrosive burns similar to acid, and wheals have begun to appear on the skin. Which vesicant (blister agent) is suspected?

Phosgene oxime

What form of ionizing radiation can penetrate deeply into body tissue?

Photon

What directive establishes policies to strengthen the preparedness of the US to prevent and respond to threatened or actual domestic terrorist attack, major disasters and other emergencies by requiring a national domestic all-hazards preparedness goal?

Presidential Policy Directive-8

The majority of the injuries to gas-containing organs is usually attributed to which of the following?

Primary blast effect

The Disaster Mental Health Response Team can be called upon to assist victims and disaster responders. Which of the following is NOT a service that they may provide:

Provide professional psychological treatment

An all-hazards approach affects preparedness by allowing communities to:What bacterial infection requires confirmation through serological testing since it is difficult to culture the organism (causative agent)?

Q Fever

Which of the bacterial diseases produces a non-specific illness that may produce a prolonged disability but is rarely fatal?

Q Fever

Treatment of patients suffering from pulmonary agent exposure should focus on?

Recognizing which compartment(s) are damaged and minimizing that damage.

What color triage tag would be used for a patient that requires immediate treatment?

Red

All of the following are procedures for activating the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) EXCEPT:

Refer to your Job Action Sheet (JAS) for response duties

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is generally divided into two categories. They are:

Respiratory Protection & Chemical Protective Garments

When conducting a medical assessment, what status is checked first?

Respiratory Status

Over 20 people who worked together developed cough, excess fluid in their lungs, and difficulty breathing. Chest x-rays show bilateral infiltrates with bronchial aspirates rich in protein. Several died. What was the likely agent?

Ricin

What type of biological toxin is predominantly derived from the bean of the castor plant?

Ricin

Vesicant (blister) agents include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Sarin (GB)

__________ occurs outside of the incident area when people come in contact with a contaminated person or object.

Secondary Contamination

Penetrating trauma caused by shrapnel is usually attributed to which of the following?

Secondary blast effect

Definitive diagnosis of Viral Hemorrhagic Fever rests on _______________.

Specific virologic diagnosis

What type of explosive is widely used by the military, and is one of the least sensitive explosives.

TNT

Which of the following statements does NOT describe Brucellosis?

The brucellae are highly infectious via the aerosol route and brucellosis is associated with a high mortality rate.

ICS has been used to manage incidents such as fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, and acts of terrorism. Which of the following situations represents another viable application for the use of ICS?

The planning and operation of the Central City annual Labor Day celebration, including a parade and fair.

What treatment should be given to a patient exposed to T-2 mycotoxins via ingestion?

Therapy for poison ingestion including the administration of super-activated charcoal.

Type of decontamination that is carried out by a unit to reduce contamination equal to natural background or to the lowest level possible.

Thorough

Following a nuclear detonation, some of the casualties with survivable injuries are possibly contaminated with radiological material. Which of the below courses of action is most appropriate for the situation?

Treat all life-threatening injuries first.

A group of victims has been admitted to your triage unit. All victims have recently been in an area where canisters exploded spraying them with an amber colored liquid that smells like flowers and burns intensely. You suspect Lewisite. Which of the following is not a consideration during treatment of the victims?

Unroofing of blisters.

When washing with water, what procedures should be used when decontaminating a patient that has been exposed to a CBRNE agent?

Use high-flow, low-pressure water for 2-3 min. Gently scrub with soap and water using a soft b1istle brush.

Which nerve agent is the most persistent, is very oily, and will stay active in an area for several days?

VX

What types of CBRNE agents are man-made and act rapidly, burn and blister skin, mucous membranes, airways and gastrointestinal systems?

Vesicants

A patient presents to the hospital. He has been feeling ill since his return from safari in Africa a few days ago. He exhibits symptoms of fever, mild hypotension, flushing, conjunctival injection, and now a bad rash has appeared that is bleeding in spots. What type of viral infection do you suspect?

Viral Hemorrhagic Fever

One of the contributing factors to stress reactions is the physical factor. Which of the following is associated with this factor?

preexisting medical conditions

Experts anticipate that biological incidents are ________________.

the most likely to occur, and will have the greatest impact on the greatest number of people.