AWR-111-W

Mustard

A patient presenting with erythema, blisters, and a gritty feeling in their eyes should be considered to have been potentially exposed to:

NOT - Plague

A patient presenting with flu-like symptoms and characterized by myalgia and fatigue should be considered to potentially have:

NOT - Blister agent

A patient presents with red eyes and tearing. She is also having difficulty breathing. Breath sounds reveal pulmonary edema in all fields. This patient has been exposed to a:

NOT - narcotic drug overdose

A patient who is suffering from botulism intoxication may mimic signs and symptoms of what other disease process?

By contact with the bacteria By inhalation of the spores By ingesting the spores

Anthrax can be acquired by which of the following routes:

Biological agents

Anthrax, botulism, plague, and tularemia are all considered:

Quaternary blast injuries

Blast injuries that result in burns, inhalation injuries, or exacerbation of underlying medical conditions are called:

NOT - Incendiary weapons

Chlorine, cyanide, tabun, and lewisite are all considered:

Operations Section Chief

Conducts tactical operations, develops the tactical objectives and organization, and directs all tactical resources

NOT - Primary blast injuries

Considering blast injuries, _____________ are often subtle and slow to progress.

Blast wave impacting the body

Considering blast injuries, which of the following is the cause of primary blast injury?

NOT - The patient flying through the air and striking objects

Considering blast injuries, which of the following is the cause of secondary blast injury?

100 rem

Effects of exposure to ionizing radiation to the human body generally begin at approximately:

Appropriate rescuer self-protection Prevent further exposure Decontaminate when necessary

Essentials of patient care include:

Approach upwind Scene size up Secure the area

Guidelines for approaching a CBRNE incident include:

Recognize the incident as a CBRNE event Isolate and secure the scene Protect personnel and locate victims

Guidelines for patient care include:

Yersinia pestis

Plague is caused by the organism:

NOT - 100 rems or more

Radiation damage to the intestinal lining occurs when the victim's exposure is:

Mobilize Demobilize Identify requirements

Resources preparedness activities include:

Finance/Administration Section Chief

Responsible for all financial and administrative aspects of the incident

Logistics Section Chief

Responsible for providing facilities and material in support of the incident

Planning Section Chief

Responsible for the collection, evaluation, and dissemination about the development of the incident

Variola virus

Smallpox is caused by the:

Staging area

The ___________ is where personnel and equipment are waiting for assignment.

NOT - Blood

The clinical signs consisting of sweating, urination, salivation, and miosis are most probably associated with which agent?

NOT - Acetycholine

The enzyme inhibited by a nerve agent is:

Liaison Officer

The gatekeeper for the command staff is the:

inhalation

The most common and significant route of entry into the body is via:

Secondary injuries

The most common mechanism of injury associated with explosives are:

Alpha particles, Beta particles

The outer layer of clothing can act as an effective shield against both _________ and _________(choose both answers apply):

Red

The patient is soaked with blood. He is awake with respirations of 38. His pulse is weak and there is no palpable radial pulse. What is the triage category of this patient?

NOT -Respirations, perfusion, and Glasgow Coma Scale

The three assessment components of the START system are:

NOT - Chemical agents

The weapon of choice of terrorists has historically been:

False

True or False: A red triage tag is assigned to patients whose injuries are non-life threatening and who can wait until the more urgent patients have been transported.

False

True or False: Alpha particles can penetrate the outer dead layer of skin.

True

True or False: An explosion is the rapid expansion of matter into a greater volume.

True

True or False: Botulinum is more potent than most nerve agents.

False

True or False: Botulinum toxin inhibits the release of acetycholinesterase.

True

True or False: First responders may be targets in a CBRNE event

True

True or False: Gamma particles can penetrate thick shielding, but can be stopped by lead shielding.

False

True or False: In a CBRNE event, you are dealing with only fire/EMS issues.

True

True or False: Ionizing radiation primarily affects rapidly reproducing cells.

True

True or False: Lipid soluble compounds aid absorption through the skin.

False

True or False: Personnel performing triage provide treatment as needed to patients.

True

True or False: Protecting the crime scene includes restricting access to the scene.

False

True or False: Ricin works by preventing the cells of the body from utilizing oxygen.

False

True or False: Smallpox lesions develop first on the chest and abdomen of the patient.

True

True or False: The NFPA 704 diamond is a visual clue to the presence of hazardous materials.

False

True or False: The number one priority in a CBRNE event is evidence collection.

True

True or False: The principles used in handling a HazMat emergency will apply to CBRNE incidents.

False

True or False: The principles used in handling a HazMat incident will not apply to CBRNE incidents.

False

True or False: The staging area is for personnel to rest and eat.

True

True or False: Tularemia is transmitted to humans via ticks, deerflies, or mosquitoes.

Black

What color triage tag is assigned to patients who are dead or lack spontaneous respirations after an airway is opened?

Green

What color triage tag is assigned to patients who have minor injuries?

NOT - Primary Blast Injuries

What kind of blast injury is due to toxic materials absorbed by the body?

Primary blast injuries

What kind of injuries are unique to high explosive detonations?

Depends on the material involved

What level of PPE do CBRNE incidents require?

Emergency services

Which Branch is responsible for all services related to health care operations?

Command post

Which area serves as a central location for decision making for all responding agencies involved in the incident?

Triage

Which is the first EMS group that should be established at an MCI?

NOT - Level B

Which level of PPE is utilized when there is no respiratory hazard or chemical contact considerations?

Level D

Which level of PPE provides no respiratory protection and minimal skin protection?

NOT - Level B

Which level of PPE uses APR/PAPR and also includes a chemical/splash over garment, double gloves and chemical resistant boots?

Level B

Which levels of PPE require utilization of the SCBA for respiratory protection?

Phosgene

Which of the following is not a true vesicant, but an urticant?

Phosgene oxime

Which of the following is not a true vesicant, but an urticant?

Incident commander

the ___ is responsible for all aspects of the response.