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Emergency preparedness and response course-
CBRN for medical personnel and first responders
Questions with Detailed Verified Answers
A patient who works at an insecticide manufacturing plant is admitted to the
emergency room. he states he was splashed with a loarge quantity of liquid and is now
exhibiting symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, body twitching and is
generally very weak. What is the preferred treatment to block the effects of excessive
ACh?
Ans: Administer additional 2-PAM Cl
What types of CBRNE agents are man-made and act rapidly, burn and blister skin,
mucous membranes, airways and gastrointestinal systems?
Ans: Vesicants
A group of people is presenting with a delayed onset of blisters and a dry productive
cough that later turns productive. What is the likely culprit?
Ans: Mustard
Which of the following decontamination method is NOT recommended for removing
vesicants from casualties?
Ans: Wash patient with their clothing still on
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. Which of the
following is not a consideration during treatment of the victims?
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Ans: Unroofing of blisters
In industry, cyanide compounds are widely used during
Ans: All of the Above
Which of these are fast-acting compounds that attack oxygen-dependent tissues
known to be particularly sensitive to these compounds?
Ans: Cyanide Compounds
How does cyanide cause cell death in the body?
Ans: Interferes with anaerobic metabolism of the cell
A metallic taste in the mouth, epigastric distress, and possible nausea and vomiting are
ingestion symptoms for which chemical agent?
Ans: Cyanide
You approach the scene of a terrorist incident that occurred 2 minutes prior in an
enclosed room. It is reported that the smell of bitter almonds is in the air. The door is
open; many victims are lying on the floor. What do you do first?
Ans: Don your mask before going into the room
Victims caught in a fire have inhaled toxic smoke from furnishings and plastics that
have released cyanide in the burning process. What precaution/side effects should you
be aware of when administering cyanide antidotes?
Ans: Sodium nitrite can increase methemoglobin levels, which will decrease blood
oxygenation
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Emergency preparedness and response course-
CBRN for medical personnel and first responders
Questions with Detailed Verified Answers
A patient who works at an insecticide manufacturing plant is admitted to the
emergency room. he states he was splashed with a loarge quantity of liquid and is now
exhibiting symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, body twitching and is
generally very weak. What is the preferred treatment to block the effects of excessive
ACh?
Ans: Administer additional 2-PAM Cl
What types of CBRNE agents are man-made and act rapidly, burn and blister skin,
mucous membranes, airways and gastrointestinal systems?
Ans: Vesicants
A group of people is presenting with a delayed onset of blisters and a dry productive
cough that later turns productive. What is the likely culprit?
Ans: Mustard
Which of the following decontamination method is NOT recommended for removing
vesicants from casualties?
Ans: Wash patient with their clothing still on
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. Which of the
following is not a consideration during treatment of the victims?
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Ans: Unroofing of blisters
In industry, cyanide compounds are widely used during
Ans: All of the Above
Which of these are fast-acting compounds that attack oxygen-dependent tissues
known to be particularly sensitive to these compounds?
Ans: Cyanide Compounds
How does cyanide cause cell death in the body?
Ans: Interferes with anaerobic metabolism of the cell
A metallic taste in the mouth, epigastric distress, and possible nausea and vomiting are
ingestion symptoms for which chemical agent?
Ans: Cyanide
You approach the scene of a terrorist incident that occurred 2 minutes prior in an
enclosed room. It is reported that the smell of bitter almonds is in the air. The door is
open; many victims are lying on the floor. What do you do first?
Ans: Don your mask before going into the room
Victims caught in a fire have inhaled toxic smoke from furnishings and plastics that
have released cyanide in the burning process. What precaution/side effects should you
be aware of when administering cyanide antidotes?
Ans: Sodium nitrite can increase methemoglobin levels, which will decrease blood
oxygenation
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