EPRC (Emergency Preparedness
Response Course) Exam Questions &
Answers8
What is the value of verification or confirmation of biological agents? - ANSWERS-Determination
of genetic differences in pathogens may allow determination of source laboratories
START stands for: - ANSWERS-Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment
The amount of radiation that an individual absorbs depends on ____________. - ANSWERS-All
of the above
A patient is exhibiting the following symptoms: fever, cough, dyspnea, prominent
gastrointestinal symptoms, absence of buboes. Which form of plague is responsible? -
ANSWERS-Pneumonic
What is the most available explosive agent? - ANSWERS-Nitroglycerin
One of the contributing factors to stress reactions is the physical factor. Which of the following
is associated with this factor? - ANSWERS-Preexisting medical conditions
Advantages of adopting a comprehensive all-hazards approach include the following EXCEPT: -
ANSWERS-Attention is directed towards a single hazard
What is the comprehensive preparedness required to manage the casualties resulting from the
host of possible hazards? - ANSWERS-All-hazard preparedness
, How is the victim of nerve agent exposure presenting with convulsions classified? - ANSWERS-
Immediate
Experts anticipate that biological incidents are___________. - ANSWERS-the most likely to
occur, and will have the greatest impact on the greatest number of people.
Which phase of CBRN response focuses on the prioritization of forces to deploy for mission
task? - ANSWERS-Phase II - Response
Which of the following is a way to organize chemical agents that manifest most of their
symptoms for several hours to days? - ANSWERS-Slow effect
What agent blocks enzymes resulting in a cholinergic crisis? - ANSWERS-Nerve agent
Which of the following statements does NOT describe spores produced by Bacillus anthracis,
causative agent of anthrax? - ANSWERS-Sensitive to UV light.
Which of the bacterial disease produces a non-specific illness that may produce a prolonged
disability but is rarely fatal? - ANSWERS-Q Fever
Smallpox can spread from one person to another by the following routes: - ANSWERS-All of the
above
Processed foods and temperature-abused foods are most commonly associated with
_____________ poisoning. - ANSWERS-Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B (SEB)
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.
Response Course) Exam Questions &
Answers8
What is the value of verification or confirmation of biological agents? - ANSWERS-Determination
of genetic differences in pathogens may allow determination of source laboratories
START stands for: - ANSWERS-Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment
The amount of radiation that an individual absorbs depends on ____________. - ANSWERS-All
of the above
A patient is exhibiting the following symptoms: fever, cough, dyspnea, prominent
gastrointestinal symptoms, absence of buboes. Which form of plague is responsible? -
ANSWERS-Pneumonic
What is the most available explosive agent? - ANSWERS-Nitroglycerin
One of the contributing factors to stress reactions is the physical factor. Which of the following
is associated with this factor? - ANSWERS-Preexisting medical conditions
Advantages of adopting a comprehensive all-hazards approach include the following EXCEPT: -
ANSWERS-Attention is directed towards a single hazard
What is the comprehensive preparedness required to manage the casualties resulting from the
host of possible hazards? - ANSWERS-All-hazard preparedness
, How is the victim of nerve agent exposure presenting with convulsions classified? - ANSWERS-
Immediate
Experts anticipate that biological incidents are___________. - ANSWERS-the most likely to
occur, and will have the greatest impact on the greatest number of people.
Which phase of CBRN response focuses on the prioritization of forces to deploy for mission
task? - ANSWERS-Phase II - Response
Which of the following is a way to organize chemical agents that manifest most of their
symptoms for several hours to days? - ANSWERS-Slow effect
What agent blocks enzymes resulting in a cholinergic crisis? - ANSWERS-Nerve agent
Which of the following statements does NOT describe spores produced by Bacillus anthracis,
causative agent of anthrax? - ANSWERS-Sensitive to UV light.
Which of the bacterial disease produces a non-specific illness that may produce a prolonged
disability but is rarely fatal? - ANSWERS-Q Fever
Smallpox can spread from one person to another by the following routes: - ANSWERS-All of the
above
Processed foods and temperature-abused foods are most commonly associated with
_____________ poisoning. - ANSWERS-Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B (SEB)
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.
