CBRN 1 Flashcards
What does CBRN stand for?
Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear
Once Issued, how many Combopens would you receive?
3
When is the Chemical Immediate Decontamination Drill carried out?
After completing the IA Drill
What colour does the three colour detector paper turn when in contact with blister agent?
Red
A casualty complains of the following symptoms; hoarseness of the throat, red eyes, red skin and eyes closed in pain. What agent has he/she been exposed to?
Blister Agent
What is the time interval between injecting each Combopen?
15 minutes
How long after a chemical attack must the local commander wait prior to ordering the starting of the unmasking procedure?
5 minutes
How long does a trained person have to don his/her respirator?
9 seconds
The Respirator will provide protection for and against what?
Nose, eyes, throat, lungs and face from Chemical and Biological Agents and Radioactive dust
What colour is a chemical warning sign?
Yellow with red lettering
How many NAPS are contained in each packet?
21
A person injects him/herself with a Combopen in the absence of Nerve Agent poisoning, what will he/she suffer from?
Atropine poisoning
How do you decontaminate yourself after a nucleur attack?
Brushing, wiping, dusting and shaking
What agents will 3-colour detector paper detect?
Nerve and Blister agents
What is the coloyr of a Nuclear Warning sign?
White with Black lettering
What substances will seriously affect the protective properties of a CBRN suit
POL
What occassions would you be ordered to change your PFC?
After 3 weeks in a chemical environment, 6 chemical attacks or 4 months wear
How can Nerve agents be disseminated?
Liquid and/or vapour
What is the colour of a Biological warning sign?
Blue with red lettering
How long is a combopen to be held against the leg before being removed?
10 seconds
How should you remove blister agent from the eyes?
Flush with water (only within the first 5 minutes)
Who is responsible for repairing your respirator?
A Defence CBRN instructor
How often should you check your respirator?
Weekly
What colour does one colour detector paper go when in contact with an agent?
Blue (now) Red (in future issue)
What does RVD stand for
Residual Vapor Detector
How long will a packet of NAPS tablets last for?
7 days
What is the dress state for a CBRN sentry and why?
4 Romeo
What shape is a CBRN warning sign?
Triangular
What form would a CBRN sentry fill in if they came under CBRN attack?
CBRN report form 1
Name 5 items that are stored in your Respirator haversack
DKP1, DKP 2, Spare PFC, Combopens, gloves, Respirator, Detector Paper
What colour does the three colour detector paper turn when in contact with nerve agent?
Orange or green
Radiation sickness is recognised by?
Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and general malaise
What is the correct method of using DKP1
Blot, Bang, Rub
What are the 4 ways a biological agent can enter the body?
Ingestion, Inhalation, Inoculation. Absorption
Name 3 of the 4 types of Nuclear explosions
Air Burst, Sub-Surface Burst, Surface Burst, Exo-Atmospheric Burst
What are the 3 Chemical Agents that are classed as lethal?
Nerve, Blood, Choking
What are the characteristics of a nuclear explosion?
Flash, Heat, Blast/Shock, Radiation, EMP, Cloud
Name the 3 categories of chemical agents according to their military use
Incapacitating, Damaging and Lethal
