Emergency Preparedness Response
Course (EPRC) - Clinician Course (8 hrs)
(pre- test) Exam Questions And Answers
What form of ionizing radiation can penetrate deeply into body tissue? - ANS Photon
What is the role of the liaison officer within the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)? -
ANS Function as the incident contact person for representatives from other agencies.
The Disaster Mental Health Response Team can be called upon to assist victims and disaster
responders. Which of the following is NOT a service that they may provide: - ANS Provide
professional psychological treatment
Processed foods and temperature-abused foods are most commonly associated with ________
poisoning. - ANS Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B (SEB)
Which of the following bacterial diseases is contagious person to person? - ANS
Pneumonic plague
__________ occurs outside of the incident area when people come in contact with a
contaminated person or object. - ANS Secondary Contamination
What blood test is available that will give an accurate estimate of radiation dose? - ANS
Lymphocytes count
A secondary explosive device has been spotted. Which of the following options describes how
to proceed? - ANS Withdraw at least 50 yards from the scene and tell the Incident
Commander (IC) immediately.
How do nerve agents produce effects in the body? - ANS They inhibit the enzyme
Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) allowing Acetylcholine (ACh) to accumulate
Which phase of CBRN response focuses on the prioritization of forces to deploy for mission
task? - ANS Phase II - Response
, 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? -
ANS Limit fluids.
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? - ANS Unroofing of blisters.
A patient suffering blast effect presents with dyspnea, some hearing loss, and tinnitus following
an explosion. Which of the following is NOT a likely diagnosis? - ANS Intestinal rupture
Following a nuclear detonation, some of the casualties with survivable injuries are possibly
contaminated with radiological material. Which of the below courses of action is most
appropriate for the situation? - ANS Treat all life-threatening injuries first.
A 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? - ANS Botulinum toxin, supportive care and antitoxin.
hich of the following is NOT relevant to a laboratory diagnosis of smallpox (variola)? - ANS
A positive Tzank smear
ICS has been used to manage incidents such as fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, and acts of
terrorism. Which of the following situations represents another viable application for the use of
ICS? - ANS The planning and operation of the Central City annual Labor Day celebration,
including a parade and fair.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is generally divided into two categories. They are: - ANS
Respiratory Protection & Chemical Protective Garments
Pulmonary (choking) agents primarily enter the victim by what means? - ANS Inhalation
Which of the following cell types are least sensitive to ionizing radiation damage? - ANS
Cells that divide slowly
The decontamination site should NOT be located: - ANS Near waterways and drainage
systems
What bacterial infection requires confirmation through serological testing since it is difficult to
culture the organism (causative agent)? - ANS Q Fever
Course (EPRC) - Clinician Course (8 hrs)
(pre- test) Exam Questions And Answers
What form of ionizing radiation can penetrate deeply into body tissue? - ANS Photon
What is the role of the liaison officer within the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)? -
ANS Function as the incident contact person for representatives from other agencies.
The Disaster Mental Health Response Team can be called upon to assist victims and disaster
responders. Which of the following is NOT a service that they may provide: - ANS Provide
professional psychological treatment
Processed foods and temperature-abused foods are most commonly associated with ________
poisoning. - ANS Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B (SEB)
Which of the following bacterial diseases is contagious person to person? - ANS
Pneumonic plague
__________ occurs outside of the incident area when people come in contact with a
contaminated person or object. - ANS Secondary Contamination
What blood test is available that will give an accurate estimate of radiation dose? - ANS
Lymphocytes count
A secondary explosive device has been spotted. Which of the following options describes how
to proceed? - ANS Withdraw at least 50 yards from the scene and tell the Incident
Commander (IC) immediately.
How do nerve agents produce effects in the body? - ANS They inhibit the enzyme
Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) allowing Acetylcholine (ACh) to accumulate
Which phase of CBRN response focuses on the prioritization of forces to deploy for mission
task? - ANS Phase II - Response
, 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? -
ANS Limit fluids.
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? - ANS Unroofing of blisters.
A patient suffering blast effect presents with dyspnea, some hearing loss, and tinnitus following
an explosion. Which of the following is NOT a likely diagnosis? - ANS Intestinal rupture
Following a nuclear detonation, some of the casualties with survivable injuries are possibly
contaminated with radiological material. Which of the below courses of action is most
appropriate for the situation? - ANS Treat all life-threatening injuries first.
A 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? - ANS Botulinum toxin, supportive care and antitoxin.
hich of the following is NOT relevant to a laboratory diagnosis of smallpox (variola)? - ANS
A positive Tzank smear
ICS has been used to manage incidents such as fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, and acts of
terrorism. Which of the following situations represents another viable application for the use of
ICS? - ANS The planning and operation of the Central City annual Labor Day celebration,
including a parade and fair.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is generally divided into two categories. They are: - ANS
Respiratory Protection & Chemical Protective Garments
Pulmonary (choking) agents primarily enter the victim by what means? - ANS Inhalation
Which of the following cell types are least sensitive to ionizing radiation damage? - ANS
Cells that divide slowly
The decontamination site should NOT be located: - ANS Near waterways and drainage
systems
What bacterial infection requires confirmation through serological testing since it is difficult to
culture the organism (causative agent)? - ANS Q Fever
