EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
RESPONSE COURSE (EPRC) -
CLINICIAN 8 HR
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? -
ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-
Hyperactivity
What type of laboratory test(s) would NOT be conducted if you suspect a patient
has contracted plague? - ANSWER-Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
Which of these are fast-acting compounds that attack oxygen-dependent tissues
known to be particularly sensitive tothese compounds? - ANSWER-Cyanide
Compounds
In industry, cyanide compounds are widely used during: - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Honeymoon phase
Select the three components, in correct order of administration, utilized in the
treatment for cyanide exposure. - ANSWER-Amyl nitrite, sodium nitrite, sodium
thiosulfate
Which of the following statements does NOT describe spores produced by Bacillus
anthracis, causative agent of
anthrax? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-worries about others (correct)
________ damage brings death very quickly so that the consequences of exposure
to other systems do not have time
to express themselves. - ANSWER-Neurovascular
When conducting a medical assessment, what status is checked first? - ANSWER-
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.
RESPONSE COURSE (EPRC) -
CLINICIAN 8 HR
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? -
ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-
Hyperactivity
What type of laboratory test(s) would NOT be conducted if you suspect a patient
has contracted plague? - ANSWER-Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
Which of these are fast-acting compounds that attack oxygen-dependent tissues
known to be particularly sensitive tothese compounds? - ANSWER-Cyanide
Compounds
In industry, cyanide compounds are widely used during: - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Honeymoon phase
Select the three components, in correct order of administration, utilized in the
treatment for cyanide exposure. - ANSWER-Amyl nitrite, sodium nitrite, sodium
thiosulfate
Which of the following statements does NOT describe spores produced by Bacillus
anthracis, causative agent of
anthrax? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-worries about others (correct)
________ damage brings death very quickly so that the consequences of exposure
to other systems do not have time
to express themselves. - ANSWER-Neurovascular
When conducting a medical assessment, what status is checked first? - ANSWER-
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.
