EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS RESPONSE COURSE (EPRC) - CLINICIAN COURSE (8 HRS) QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

A 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? CORRECT ANSWER Prior disaster experience (correct) Radiation burns, which cause delayed, irreversible changes of the skin, can be caused by high doses of what form of ionizing radiation? CORRECT ANSWER Beta (correct) Who is responsible for directing the command and control of all operations. CORRECT ANSWER Incident Commander (correct) What type of care is a stress management component that fosters a mourning process and helps treat psychological stress reactions? CORRECT ANSWER Pastoral care (correct) What type of biological toxin is predominantly derived from the bean of the castor plant? CORRECT ANSWER Ricin (correct) Which of the following bacterial diseases typically produce ulcers on the skin? CORRECT ANSWER Tularemia (correct) __________ occurs outside of the incident area when people come in contact with a contaminated person or object. CORRECT ANSWER Secondary Contamination (correct) What blood test is available that will give an accurate estimate of radiation dose? CORRECT ANSWER Lymphocytes count (correct) A secondary explosive device has been spotted. Which of the following options describes how to proceed? CORRECT ANSWER Withdraw at least 50 yards from the scene and tell the Incident Commander (IC) immediately. (correct) What CBRNE agent inhibits the enzyme Ache allowing Ache to accumulate affecting the way cells transmit signals to the body? [Remediation Accessed: N] CORRECT ANSWER Nerve (correct)