Emergency Preparedness Response
Course (EPRC) - Clinician Course (8 hrs)
Prior disaster experience (correct) - questions and answersA nerve gas attack has
occurred in one of the city's underground subway stations. This is the second attack this
month. After arriving on the scene, a veteran responder, considered a "tough guy" by
his team, freezes up and is unable to continue. After talking to him, you determine he
responded to the previous attack. What personal situation stressor is this veteran
exhibiting?
Beta (correct) - questions and answersRadiation burns, which cause delayed,
irreversible changes of the skin, can be caused by high doses of what form of ionizing
radiation?
Incident Commander (correct) - questions and answersWho is responsible for directing
the command and control of all operations.
Pastoral care (correct) - questions and answersWhat type of care is a stress
management component that fosters a mourning process and helps treat psychological
stress reactions?
Ricin (correct) - questions and answersWhat type of biological toxin is predominantly
derived from the bean of the castor plant?
Tularemia (correct) - questions and answersWhich of the following bacterial diseases
typically produce ulcers on the skin?
Secondary Contamination (correct) - questions and answers__________ occurs outside
of the incident area when people come in contact with a contaminated person or object.
Lymphocytes count (correct) - questions and answersWhat blood test is available that
will give an accurate estimate of radiation dose?
Withdraw at least 50 yards from the scene and tell the Incident Commander (IC)
immediately. (correct) - questions and answersA secondary explosive device has been
spotted. Which of the following options describes how to proceed?
, Nerve (correct) - questions and answersWhat CBRNE agent inhibits the enzyme AChE
allowing ACh to accumulate affecting the way cells transmit signals to the body?
[Remediation Accessed :N]
Phase III - Operate (correct) - questions and answersWhich phase of CBRN response
synchronizes planning and execution efforts with the efforts of the supported civil
authorities?
Intubate and provide assisted ventilation with Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP).
(correct) - questions and answersAn explosion victim was admitted to your facility
approximately 4 hours ago with chest pain, normal oxygenation and radial pulse. His
condition continues to worsen with symptoms that include labored, rapid breathing, low
blood pressure, and semi-consciousness. What emergency treatment would be
appropriate?
Unroofing of blisters. (correct) - questions and answersA 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?
Admit patient for observation for 12 to 24 hours in case a hematoma develops. (correct)
- questions and answersA bomb blast victim presents with nausea and abdominal pain.
A Computed Tomography (CT) scan shows no hemorrhage. What treatment should be
recommended?
delayed until past the time of bone marrow suppression and delayed wound healing
(correct) - questions and answersPatients with concurrent surgical injuries and radiation
exposure should either be operated on expeditiously or
_____________________________.
Botulinum toxin, supportive care and antitoxin. (correct) - questions and answersA
patient presents to the emergency room all exhibiting 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?
A positive Tzank smear (correct) - questions and answersWhich of the following is NOT
relevant to a laboratory diagnosis of smallpox (variola)?
Course (EPRC) - Clinician Course (8 hrs)
Prior disaster experience (correct) - questions and answersA nerve gas attack has
occurred in one of the city's underground subway stations. This is the second attack this
month. After arriving on the scene, a veteran responder, considered a "tough guy" by
his team, freezes up and is unable to continue. After talking to him, you determine he
responded to the previous attack. What personal situation stressor is this veteran
exhibiting?
Beta (correct) - questions and answersRadiation burns, which cause delayed,
irreversible changes of the skin, can be caused by high doses of what form of ionizing
radiation?
Incident Commander (correct) - questions and answersWho is responsible for directing
the command and control of all operations.
Pastoral care (correct) - questions and answersWhat type of care is a stress
management component that fosters a mourning process and helps treat psychological
stress reactions?
Ricin (correct) - questions and answersWhat type of biological toxin is predominantly
derived from the bean of the castor plant?
Tularemia (correct) - questions and answersWhich of the following bacterial diseases
typically produce ulcers on the skin?
Secondary Contamination (correct) - questions and answers__________ occurs outside
of the incident area when people come in contact with a contaminated person or object.
Lymphocytes count (correct) - questions and answersWhat blood test is available that
will give an accurate estimate of radiation dose?
Withdraw at least 50 yards from the scene and tell the Incident Commander (IC)
immediately. (correct) - questions and answersA secondary explosive device has been
spotted. Which of the following options describes how to proceed?
, Nerve (correct) - questions and answersWhat CBRNE agent inhibits the enzyme AChE
allowing ACh to accumulate affecting the way cells transmit signals to the body?
[Remediation Accessed :N]
Phase III - Operate (correct) - questions and answersWhich phase of CBRN response
synchronizes planning and execution efforts with the efforts of the supported civil
authorities?
Intubate and provide assisted ventilation with Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP).
(correct) - questions and answersAn explosion victim was admitted to your facility
approximately 4 hours ago with chest pain, normal oxygenation and radial pulse. His
condition continues to worsen with symptoms that include labored, rapid breathing, low
blood pressure, and semi-consciousness. What emergency treatment would be
appropriate?
Unroofing of blisters. (correct) - questions and answersA 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?
Admit patient for observation for 12 to 24 hours in case a hematoma develops. (correct)
- questions and answersA bomb blast victim presents with nausea and abdominal pain.
A Computed Tomography (CT) scan shows no hemorrhage. What treatment should be
recommended?
delayed until past the time of bone marrow suppression and delayed wound healing
(correct) - questions and answersPatients with concurrent surgical injuries and radiation
exposure should either be operated on expeditiously or
_____________________________.
Botulinum toxin, supportive care and antitoxin. (correct) - questions and answersA
patient presents to the emergency room all exhibiting 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?
A positive Tzank smear (correct) - questions and answersWhich of the following is NOT
relevant to a laboratory diagnosis of smallpox (variola)?
