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? CORRECT 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? CORRECT 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? CORRECT 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? CORRECT 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? CORRECT 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? CORRECT ANSWER Hyperactivity What type of laboratory test(s) would NOT be conducted if you suspect a patient has contracted plague? CORRECT ANSWER Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Which of these are fast-acting compounds that attack oxygen-dependent tissues known to be particularly sensitive to these compounds? CORRECT ANSWER Cyanide Compounds In industry, cyanide compounds are widely used during: CORRECT ANSWER All of the Above Plastic production Gold and silver extraction Hide tanning