EPRC JKO Emergency Preparedness
Response Course - Operator Course
[Corrected 11MAR16]9
Smallpox can spread from one person to another by which of the following routes? - ANSWERS-
Aerosols generated by a patient sneezing or coughing.
Droplets during face-to-face contact with a patient.
Direct contact with the patient's scabs.
Which of the follow symptoms of nerve agent should be treated first? - ANSWERS-Unconscious
or seizing
What type of decontamination includes clothing removal and the use of a water and soap
solution? - ANSWERS-Chemical decontamination
The first thing you should do for a sulfur mustard casualty is: - ANSWERS-Rapid
decontamination
__________ triggers a powerful inflammatory response. - ANSWERS-Sulfur Mustard
_______ may be thought of as a form of identification. - ANSWERS-Detection to protect or treat
Unusual or unscheduled insecticide spraying or an abandoned spraying devise, and several
people suffering food poisoning symptoms are all indicators for the most likely use of what type
of CBRNE agent? - ANSWERS-Biological
, A patient presents with the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, problems with eye
movement, dry mouth, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, no gag reflex, and extreme weakness.
Patient is alert and oriented during the exam. What toxin do you suspect and how do you treat
it? - ANSWERS-Botulinum toxin, supportive care and antitoxin. (correct)
A patient presented with the following symptoms for the past week: fever, chills and weakness,
very swollen tender lymph nodes of bubo, and skin ulcerations. He states the ulcerations are
exactly where very small insects bit him. Which type of plague is responsible for the patient's
symptoms? [Pre-test] - ANSWERS-Bubonic (correct)
What form of ionizing radiation can penetrate deeply into body tissue? [Pre-test] - ANSWERS-
Photon (correct)
This form of detection provides warning in sufficient time to implement protective and/or
treatment measures before exposure to agent. [Pre-test] - ANSWERS-Detection to warn
(correct)
When providing disaster mental health support, which of the following is NOT a challenge in
gaining access and acceptance? [Pre-test] - ANSWERS-Similar cultural values (correct)
When conducting a medical assessment, what status is checked first? [Pre-test] - ANSWERS-
Respiratory status (correct)
Processed foods and temperature-abused foods are most commonly associated with ________
poisoning. [Pre-test] - ANSWERS-Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B (SEB) (correct)
What is the role of the liaison officer within the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)?
[Pre-test] - ANSWERS-Function as the incident contact person for representatives from other
agencies (correct)
Response Course - Operator Course
[Corrected 11MAR16]9
Smallpox can spread from one person to another by which of the following routes? - ANSWERS-
Aerosols generated by a patient sneezing or coughing.
Droplets during face-to-face contact with a patient.
Direct contact with the patient's scabs.
Which of the follow symptoms of nerve agent should be treated first? - ANSWERS-Unconscious
or seizing
What type of decontamination includes clothing removal and the use of a water and soap
solution? - ANSWERS-Chemical decontamination
The first thing you should do for a sulfur mustard casualty is: - ANSWERS-Rapid
decontamination
__________ triggers a powerful inflammatory response. - ANSWERS-Sulfur Mustard
_______ may be thought of as a form of identification. - ANSWERS-Detection to protect or treat
Unusual or unscheduled insecticide spraying or an abandoned spraying devise, and several
people suffering food poisoning symptoms are all indicators for the most likely use of what type
of CBRNE agent? - ANSWERS-Biological
, A patient presents with the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, problems with eye
movement, dry mouth, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, no gag reflex, and extreme weakness.
Patient is alert and oriented during the exam. What toxin do you suspect and how do you treat
it? - ANSWERS-Botulinum toxin, supportive care and antitoxin. (correct)
A patient presented with the following symptoms for the past week: fever, chills and weakness,
very swollen tender lymph nodes of bubo, and skin ulcerations. He states the ulcerations are
exactly where very small insects bit him. Which type of plague is responsible for the patient's
symptoms? [Pre-test] - ANSWERS-Bubonic (correct)
What form of ionizing radiation can penetrate deeply into body tissue? [Pre-test] - ANSWERS-
Photon (correct)
This form of detection provides warning in sufficient time to implement protective and/or
treatment measures before exposure to agent. [Pre-test] - ANSWERS-Detection to warn
(correct)
When providing disaster mental health support, which of the following is NOT a challenge in
gaining access and acceptance? [Pre-test] - ANSWERS-Similar cultural values (correct)
When conducting a medical assessment, what status is checked first? [Pre-test] - ANSWERS-
Respiratory status (correct)
Processed foods and temperature-abused foods are most commonly associated with ________
poisoning. [Pre-test] - ANSWERS-Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B (SEB) (correct)
What is the role of the liaison officer within the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)?
[Pre-test] - ANSWERS-Function as the incident contact person for representatives from other
agencies (correct)
