EPRC JKO (Emergency Preparedness
Response Course) - Operator Course
Exam Questions & Answers8
Homeland Security Presidential Directive-21 - ANSWERS-It is the policy of the United States to
plan and enable provision for the public health and medical needs of the American people in
the case of a catastrophic health event through continual and timely flow of information during
such an event and rapid public health and medical response that marshals all available national
capabilities and capacities in a rapid and coordinated manner.
It is the policy of the Department of Defense to support, upon request, the local, state, and
national authorities in the case of a catastrophic health event. DOD has the responsibility to
plan and provide for the health and medical needs on a DOD Installation.
National Response Framework - ANSWERS-The purpose of the National Response Framework is
to ensure that all response partners across the Nation understand domestic incident response
roles, responsibilities, and relationships in order to respond more effectively to any type of an
incident.
National Incident Management System - ANSWERS-NIMS provides a consistent nationwide
template to enable federal, state, tribal, and local governments, the private sector, and non-
governmental organizations to work together to prepare for, prevent, respond to, recover from,
and mitigate the effects of incidents regardless of cause, size, location or complexity in order to
reduce the loss of life, property damage, and harm to the environment
One benefit of National Incident Management System (NIMS). - ANSWERS-Establishment of
standardized organizational structures that improve integration among jurisdictions and
disciplines.
, What command system is a widely used and accepted tool for command, control, and
coordination of a response to a disaster? - ANSWERS-Incident Command System
The immediate concern of chlorine exposure is the effects on the ____? - ANSWERS-airways and
lungs
__________ triggers a powerful inflammatory response. - ANSWERS-Sulfur Mustard
Processed foods and temperature-abused foods are most commonly associated with ________
poisoning. - ANSWERS-Botulinum Neurotoxin
The first thing you should do for a sulfur mustard casualty is: - ANSWERS-Rapid
decontamination
What type of decontamination includes clothing removal and the use of a water and soap
solution? - ANSWERS-Chemical decontamination
Which of the follow symptoms of nerve agent should be treated first? - ANSWERS-Unconscious
or seizing
What is the role of the liaison officer within the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)? -
ANSWERS-Function as the incident contact person for representatives from other agencies
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
Smallpox can spread from one person to another by which of the following routes? - ANSWERS-
Aerosols generated by a patient sneezing or coughing.
Response Course) - Operator Course
Exam Questions & Answers8
Homeland Security Presidential Directive-21 - ANSWERS-It is the policy of the United States to
plan and enable provision for the public health and medical needs of the American people in
the case of a catastrophic health event through continual and timely flow of information during
such an event and rapid public health and medical response that marshals all available national
capabilities and capacities in a rapid and coordinated manner.
It is the policy of the Department of Defense to support, upon request, the local, state, and
national authorities in the case of a catastrophic health event. DOD has the responsibility to
plan and provide for the health and medical needs on a DOD Installation.
National Response Framework - ANSWERS-The purpose of the National Response Framework is
to ensure that all response partners across the Nation understand domestic incident response
roles, responsibilities, and relationships in order to respond more effectively to any type of an
incident.
National Incident Management System - ANSWERS-NIMS provides a consistent nationwide
template to enable federal, state, tribal, and local governments, the private sector, and non-
governmental organizations to work together to prepare for, prevent, respond to, recover from,
and mitigate the effects of incidents regardless of cause, size, location or complexity in order to
reduce the loss of life, property damage, and harm to the environment
One benefit of National Incident Management System (NIMS). - ANSWERS-Establishment of
standardized organizational structures that improve integration among jurisdictions and
disciplines.
, What command system is a widely used and accepted tool for command, control, and
coordination of a response to a disaster? - ANSWERS-Incident Command System
The immediate concern of chlorine exposure is the effects on the ____? - ANSWERS-airways and
lungs
__________ triggers a powerful inflammatory response. - ANSWERS-Sulfur Mustard
Processed foods and temperature-abused foods are most commonly associated with ________
poisoning. - ANSWERS-Botulinum Neurotoxin
The first thing you should do for a sulfur mustard casualty is: - ANSWERS-Rapid
decontamination
What type of decontamination includes clothing removal and the use of a water and soap
solution? - ANSWERS-Chemical decontamination
Which of the follow symptoms of nerve agent should be treated first? - ANSWERS-Unconscious
or seizing
What is the role of the liaison officer within the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)? -
ANSWERS-Function as the incident contact person for representatives from other agencies
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
Smallpox can spread from one person to another by which of the following routes? - ANSWERS-
Aerosols generated by a patient sneezing or coughing.
