Emergency Preparedness Response
Course (EPRC) Clinician Course (8
hrs) PRE TEST QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS7
Which of the following statements does NOT describe Brucellosis? - ANSWERS-The brucellae are
highly infectious via the aerosol route and brucellosis is associated with a high mortality rate.
A metallic taste in the mouth, epigastric distress, and possible nausea and vomiting are
ingestion symptoms for which chemical agent? - ANSWERS-Cyanide
Decontamination will be conducted in the __________ hazard zone. - ANSWERS-Warm
What form of ionizing radiation is the least penetrating? - ANSWERS-Alpha
The majority of the injuries to gas-containing organs is usually attributed to which of the
following? - ANSWERS-Primary blast effect
What treatment should be given to a patient exposed to T-2 mycotoxins via ingestion? -
ANSWERS-Therapy for poison ingestion including the administration of super-activated charcoal
Cyanide is historically found in the following EXCEPT: - ANSWERS-Teflon
What types of CBRNE agents are man-made and act rapidly, burn and blister skin, mucous
membranes, airways and gastrointestinal systems? - ANSWERS-Vesicants
, _________ occurs when people come in direct contact with a harmful agent at or near an
incident. - ANSWERS-Contamination
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: - ANSWERS-Provide
professional psychological treatment
Which of the following bacterial diseases is contagious person to person? - ANSWERS-
Pneumonic plague
Processed foods and temperature-abused foods are most commonly associated with ________
poisoning. - ANSWERS-Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B (SEB)
What blood test is available that will give an accurate estimate of radiation dose? - ANSWERS-
Lymphocytes count
A secondary explosive device has been spotted. Which of the following options describes how
to proceed? - ANSWERS-Withdraw at least 50 yards from the scene and tell the Incident
Commander (IC) immediately.
Wearing PPE can put the responder at considerable risk both physically and psychologically.
Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor? - ANSWERS-Hyperactivity
Treatment of patients suffering from pulmonary agent exposure should focus on? - ANSWERS-
Recognizing which compartment(s) are damaged and minimizing that damage.
How does cyanide cause cell death in the body? - ANSWERS-Interferes with anaerobic
metabolism of the cell
Course (EPRC) Clinician Course (8
hrs) PRE TEST QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS7
Which of the following statements does NOT describe Brucellosis? - ANSWERS-The brucellae are
highly infectious via the aerosol route and brucellosis is associated with a high mortality rate.
A metallic taste in the mouth, epigastric distress, and possible nausea and vomiting are
ingestion symptoms for which chemical agent? - ANSWERS-Cyanide
Decontamination will be conducted in the __________ hazard zone. - ANSWERS-Warm
What form of ionizing radiation is the least penetrating? - ANSWERS-Alpha
The majority of the injuries to gas-containing organs is usually attributed to which of the
following? - ANSWERS-Primary blast effect
What treatment should be given to a patient exposed to T-2 mycotoxins via ingestion? -
ANSWERS-Therapy for poison ingestion including the administration of super-activated charcoal
Cyanide is historically found in the following EXCEPT: - ANSWERS-Teflon
What types of CBRNE agents are man-made and act rapidly, burn and blister skin, mucous
membranes, airways and gastrointestinal systems? - ANSWERS-Vesicants
, _________ occurs when people come in direct contact with a harmful agent at or near an
incident. - ANSWERS-Contamination
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: - ANSWERS-Provide
professional psychological treatment
Which of the following bacterial diseases is contagious person to person? - ANSWERS-
Pneumonic plague
Processed foods and temperature-abused foods are most commonly associated with ________
poisoning. - ANSWERS-Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B (SEB)
What blood test is available that will give an accurate estimate of radiation dose? - ANSWERS-
Lymphocytes count
A secondary explosive device has been spotted. Which of the following options describes how
to proceed? - ANSWERS-Withdraw at least 50 yards from the scene and tell the Incident
Commander (IC) immediately.
Wearing PPE can put the responder at considerable risk both physically and psychologically.
Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor? - ANSWERS-Hyperactivity
Treatment of patients suffering from pulmonary agent exposure should focus on? - ANSWERS-
Recognizing which compartment(s) are damaged and minimizing that damage.
How does cyanide cause cell death in the body? - ANSWERS-Interferes with anaerobic
metabolism of the cell
