EPRC 3 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
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A patient suffering blast effect presents with dyspnea, some hearing loss, and tinnitus following
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an explosion. Which of the following is NOT a likely diagnosis? - (ANSWERS)Intestinal rupture
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? - (ANSWERS)Treat all life-threatening injuries first.
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?
- (ANSWERS)Limit fluids.
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? - (ANSWERS)Phosgene
oxime
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? -
(ANSWERS)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
Wearing PPE can put the responder at considerable risk both physically and psychologically.
Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor? - (ANSWERS)Hyperactivity
What type of laboratory test(s) would NOT be conducted if you suspect a patient has contracted
plague? - (ANSWERS)Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
Which of these are fast-acting compounds that attack oxygen-dependent tissues known to be
particularly sensitive tothese compounds? - (ANSWERS)Cyanide Compounds
In industry, cyanide compounds are widely used during: - (ANSWERS)All of the Above
Plastic production
Gold and silver extraction
Hide tanning
Which post disaster phase is generally characterized by optimism due to an infusion of
resources? - (ANSWERS)Honeymoon phase
, EPRC 3 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
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Select the three components, in correct order of administration, utilized in the treatment for
cyanide exposure. - (ANSWERS)Amyl nitrite, sodium nitrite, sodium thiosulfate%%%%%%
Which of the following statements does NOT describe spores produced by Bacillus anthracis,
causative agent of
Anthrax? - (ANSWERS)Sensitive to UV light.
One of the contributing factors to stress reactions is the physical factor. Which of the following
is associated with this
Factor? - (ANSWERS)preexisting medical conditions
________ damage brings death very quickly so that the consequences of exposure to other
systems do not have time
To express themselves. - (ANSWERS)Neurovascular
When conducting a medical assessment, what status is checked first? -
(ANSWERS)Respiratory Status
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? -
(ANSWERS)Unroofing of blisters.
Disaster victims presenting for medical care should be assessed for common short-term stress
reactions which fall into
What categories EXCEPT? - (ANSWERS)Intellectual
All of the following are procedures for activating the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)
EXCEPT: - (ANSWERS)Refer to your Job Action Sheet (JAS) for response duties
What treatment should be given to a patient exposed to T-2 mycotoxins via ingestion? -
(ANSWERS)Therapy for poison ingestion including the administration of super-activated
charcoal.
Which of the following bacterial diseases is contagious person to person? -
(ANSWERS)Pneumonic plague
How is the victim of nerve agent exposure presenting with convulsions classified? -
(ANSWERS)Immediate
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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? - (ANSWERS)Intestinal rupture
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? - (ANSWERS)Treat all life-threatening injuries first.
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?
- (ANSWERS)Limit fluids.
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? - (ANSWERS)Phosgene
oxime
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? -
(ANSWERS)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
Wearing PPE can put the responder at considerable risk both physically and psychologically.
Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor? - (ANSWERS)Hyperactivity
What type of laboratory test(s) would NOT be conducted if you suspect a patient has contracted
plague? - (ANSWERS)Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
Which of these are fast-acting compounds that attack oxygen-dependent tissues known to be
particularly sensitive tothese compounds? - (ANSWERS)Cyanide Compounds
In industry, cyanide compounds are widely used during: - (ANSWERS)All of the Above
Plastic production
Gold and silver extraction
Hide tanning
Which post disaster phase is generally characterized by optimism due to an infusion of
resources? - (ANSWERS)Honeymoon phase
, EPRC 3 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
!@#$%%%%%
Select the three components, in correct order of administration, utilized in the treatment for
cyanide exposure. - (ANSWERS)Amyl nitrite, sodium nitrite, sodium thiosulfate%%%%%%
Which of the following statements does NOT describe spores produced by Bacillus anthracis,
causative agent of
Anthrax? - (ANSWERS)Sensitive to UV light.
One of the contributing factors to stress reactions is the physical factor. Which of the following
is associated with this
Factor? - (ANSWERS)preexisting medical conditions
________ damage brings death very quickly so that the consequences of exposure to other
systems do not have time
To express themselves. - (ANSWERS)Neurovascular
When conducting a medical assessment, what status is checked first? -
(ANSWERS)Respiratory Status
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? -
(ANSWERS)Unroofing of blisters.
Disaster victims presenting for medical care should be assessed for common short-term stress
reactions which fall into
What categories EXCEPT? - (ANSWERS)Intellectual
All of the following are procedures for activating the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)
EXCEPT: - (ANSWERS)Refer to your Job Action Sheet (JAS) for response duties
What treatment should be given to a patient exposed to T-2 mycotoxins via ingestion? -
(ANSWERS)Therapy for poison ingestion including the administration of super-activated
charcoal.
Which of the following bacterial diseases is contagious person to person? -
(ANSWERS)Pneumonic plague
How is the victim of nerve agent exposure presenting with convulsions classified? -
(ANSWERS)Immediate
