Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

FMF sucka > Ch 112 Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) Defense Fundamentals > Flashcards

Ch 112 Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) Defense Fundamentals Flashcards

1
Q

What does NATO stand for?

A

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What does NBC stand for?

A

Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are the colors of the Chemical warning sign? And what info is on the sign?

A

Yellow background w/red lettering. Name of agent(if Known) Date and Time of detection.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are the colors of the Biological warning sign?

And what info is on the sign?

A

Blue background w/red lettering. Name of agent (if Known) Date and time of detection?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are the colors of the Radiological warning sign? And what info is on the sign?

A

White background w/black lettering. Dose rate, Date and Time of reading, Date and Time of Burst

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What colors are the Chemical Minefield (Unexploded mines) warning sign? And what info is on the sign?

A

Red background w/ yellow lettering and stripe. Chemical agent in mine, Date of Placement, and have front of sign facing away from minefield.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the M40 field protective mask?

A

To protect the wearer from field concentrations of chemical and biological agents.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What does the M40 mask consists of?

A

Faceblank, filter canister, dual voicemitter assemblies, inlet and oulet valves, and water drinking system

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are the NBC alarms? And what describe each?

A

Vocal (GAS-GAS-GAS) repeated x3
Visual - arms extended out straight out to the side and the hands made into a fist. Bend arms at the elbows so the fists are placed to the ears. and say GAS x3
Percussion (Metal on Metal) Sirens and intermittent horns, biological/chemical alarm system are used by units SOP’s

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

How do u properly don and clear a gas mask?

A

Upon receiving a contamination presence.

  • Stop breathing. Close mouth and eyes
  • Place rifle between legs.
  • Remove headgear and place on weapon.
  • Remove the mask from carrier
  • Allow hood to hang down in front of mask.
  • Put mask on and clear it by covering outlet valve w/palm.
  • Exhale so air escapes and cover air inlet valve w/palm and breathe in.
  • Facepiece will collapse
  • Tighten check straps first and then the rest
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

How long should it take it don mask?

A

Donned, cleared, and sealed in 9 seconds. W/hood 15 seconds

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What does MOPP stand for?

A

Mission Oriented Protective Posture

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

How many levels of MOPP are there?

A

6 - MOPP Ready thru MOPP 4

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is MOPP Ready?

A

When a Marine carries protective mask.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is MOPP 0?

A

When a Marine has all MOPP gear available but is not wearing it.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is MOPP 1?

A

Overgarment (worn open of closed)
Booties (carried)
Mask (carried)
Gloves (carried)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What is MOPP 2?

A

Overgarment (worn open of closed)
Booties (worn)
Mask (carried)
Gloves (carried

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What is MOPP 3?

A

Overgarments (worn open of closed)
Booties (worn)
Mask (Worn w/ hood open of closed)
Gloves (carried)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What is MOPP 4?

A

Overgarment (worn)
Booties (worn)
Mask (worn)
Gloves (worn)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What is M8 and M9 paper?

A

Used to detect chemical agents.

Takes only seconds to detect agents.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

How long does the M256A1 take to detect agents?

A

15 mins

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Disadvantages of M8 and M9 paper over M256A1 Kit?

A

Inability to test for vapor hazards and limited number of agents detected.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Describe M9 paper?

A
  • Issued 1 roll to squad or gun team
  • Worn around ankles,wrist, and biceps
  • to detect chemical agent, but will not identify the agent used
  • Blot do not rub, on suspected liquids
  • observe color change
  • light pink-reddish brown, or violet tint when contaminated
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Describe M8 paper?

A
  • Issued w/ field protective mask and M256A1 kit

- Used on suspected liquid forms like: puddles,small drops, or barley visible droplets

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

What agents will M8 paper detect and the colors for agents?

A
  • Nerve (Yellow,Gold) G
  • Nerve (Dark Green) V
  • Blister (Pink,Red) H
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

What are the 3 levels of decontamination?

A
  • Immediate Decon
  • Operational Decon
  • Thorough Decon
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

Describe Immediate Decon?

A
  • Skin Decon (before 1 min)
  • Personal wipe down/operator spray down (within 15 mins)
  • Individual or crew
  • Stops agents from pentrating
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

Describe Operational Decon?

A
  • MOPP gear exchange/Vehicle Wash down
  • Within 6 hrs
  • Unit, BN crew, decon PLT
  • Temp relief from MOPP 4, Limit liquid agent spread
29
Q

Describe Thorough Decon?

A
  • Detailed Aircraft/Equipment, and Troop Decon
  • Only when mission allows action
  • Decon PLT or Unit
  • Long term MOPP reduction w/ minimum risk
30
Q

Describe what to do when a nuclear attack happens without warning. (without weapon)

A
  • Drop face down w/ head towards blast (Helmet on)
  • Seek cover if possible
  • Close eyes
  • Protect or cover exposed skin
31
Q

Describe what to do when a nuclear attack happens without warning. (with weapon)

A
  • Drop face down w/ head towards blast (Helmet on)
  • Seek cover if possible
  • Close eyes
  • Protect or cover exposed skin
  • Place weapon under or near body (strap/sling wrapped tightly around arm
  • Muzzle away from face
32
Q

What is a Nerve agent?

A

-Cholinesterase inhibitors interfering with normal transmission of nerve impulses in the parasympathetic nervous system

33
Q

Describe Nerve agents?

A

-odorless, almost colorless liquids, varying greatly in viscosity and volatility.

34
Q

What are signs and symptoms of Nerve agents?

A
  • Pupils constrict (pinpoint)
  • muscular twitching
  • Rhinorrhea
  • Dyspnea
  • Diarrhea/Vomiting
  • Convulsions
  • Hypersalivation
  • Drowsiness
  • Coma
  • Unconsciousness
35
Q

What is the treatment of Nerve agents?

A

-2mg Atropine and 600 mg 2-PAM Cl
-give only when symptoms occur
-15 min intervals until Atropinization
(Tachycardia and Dry Mouth occurs)

36
Q

Describe Buddy Aid for mild symptoms during a Nerve agent attack?

A

-IMMEDIATELY hold breath and put on mask
-administer one set of atropine and 2-PAM Cl
in buttocks or thigh muscles
-Hold Atropine for 10 seconds
-Attack to clothing for accountability
-Wait 10-15 min between injection serious

37
Q

Describe Buddy Aid for severe symptoms during a Nerve agent attack?

A

-3 sets in rapid succession one after the other

38
Q

What is a Blister agent?

A

-Vesicants, produce large and painful blisters on the skin that are incapacitating

39
Q

What are common Blister agents?

A
  • Mustard (HD)
  • Nitrogen Mustard (HN)
  • Lewisite (L)
40
Q

Describe Mustard (HN) gas?

A

-HD and HN are oily, colorless or pale yellow liquids

41
Q

Signs and Symptoms of Of Blister agents?

A
  • Eyes are the most vulnerable part of the body
  • Pain and gritting feeling in eyes w/ spastic blinking of eyelids and photophobia
  • Armpits, groin, face and neck are sensitive
  • 12 to 48 hrs symptoms appear
  • Inhalation of gas: irritation of throat,hoarseness, and cough
  • Fever, moist rales, and dyspnea may develop
  • Brochopneumonia
  • Primary death occurs from massive edema or mechanical pulmonary obstruction
42
Q

What is the treatment for Blister agents?

A
  • Physically removing as much of the mustard as possible is only effective method before symptoms appear.
  • Other treatment is symptomatic (relief of itching, pain, and infection)
43
Q

What is a Lewisite?

A
  • Arsenical

- light to dark brown liquid that vaporizes slowly

44
Q

What are the signs of exposure of Lewisite?

A

-Intense pain upon contact

45
Q

What is the treatment for Lewisite?

A
  • Flush eyes w/ water to prevent serve burns
  • Sodium Sulfacetamide (30 percent solution)
  • BAL (British Anti-Lewisite) a peanut oil suspension used for systemic issues
46
Q

What is a Blood agent?

A
  • Block oxygen transfer in the blood steam
  • Can cause death in a short time after exposure
  • Almond like odor
47
Q

What are the 2 types of Blood agents?

A
  • Hydrocyanic acid (AC)

- Cyanogen chloride (CK)

48
Q

Signs and Symptoms of Blood agents?

A
  • After high exposure to gas, death or recovery takes place rapidly.
  • Forceful increase on the depth of respirations for a few seconds, violent convulsions after 20-30 seconds, respiratory failure w/ heart stopping within minutes.
49
Q

What is the treatment of Blood agents?

A
  • Crush 2 Amyl Nitrite in palm of hand and hold close to victims nose
  • Sodium Thiosulfate 100-200mg/kg intravenously for 9 mins
50
Q

What is a Choking agent?

A
  • Affects the alveolar tissue in the lungs resulting in severe pulmonary edema
  • Colorless gas w/ new-mown hay or fresh cut grass smell
51
Q

What are 2 examples of a Choking agent?

A
  • Phosgene (CG)

- Chlorine (Cl)

52
Q

Signs and Symptoms of Choking agents?

A
  • Initial: watering of the eyes, coughing, and tightness in the chest.
  • symptoms occur 2-6 hrs after exposure
  • Latent: rapid, shallow and labored breathing; painful cough; cyanosis, frothy sputum; clammy skin; rapid pulse; low blood pressure. Shock than death.
53
Q

What is the treatment of Choking agents?

A
  • Complete bed rest is mandatory
  • Keep PT warm
  • Give Oxygen
  • Treat symptomatic
54
Q

What is a Incapacitating agent?

A
  • Produce mental confession and inability to perform intelligent actions
  • Administered by contaminating food, water, or aerosols
  • High potency
55
Q

Signs and Symptoms of Incapacitating agents?

A
  • Symptoms appear 30 min to several hrs to several days
  • Sign of intoxication, delusions or hallucinations, dizziness, muscular incoordination, dry mouth,increase heart rate, pupil size, and skin temp
56
Q

What is the treatment of Incapacitating agents?

A
  • (BZ) and Glycolates

- Used after 4 hrs of exposure. Continue or relapse will develop.

57
Q

What are Riot Control/Harassing agents?

A

-Used to harass enemy personnel or to discourage riot actions.

58
Q

What are the 2 types of Riot Control/Harassing agents?

A
  • Lacrimators

- Vomiting agents

59
Q

What is a Lacrimators?

A
  • Tear Gases

- Irritate the respiratory tract and skin

60
Q

What are the 2 types of Lacrimators?

A
  • (CN) and (CS)
  • (CN) is used as a training agent
  • (CS) is used by the military
61
Q

Signs and Symptoms of Lacrimators?

A
  • Intense pain in the eyes w/ excessive tearing

- Last over 2 hrs to only a few mins

62
Q

What is the treatment of Lacrimators?

A
  • Exposure to fresh air
  • Change clothes
  • Hair can cause recontamination
63
Q

What are Vomiting agents?

A
  • (DCAM)

- (DM) Adamsite

64
Q

Signs and Symptoms of Vomiting agents?

A
  • Strong pepper like irritation in upper respiratory tract

- Uncontrollable sneezing, coughing,nausea and vomiting, feeling a malaise and rhinorrhea, w/ frontal headache

65
Q

What is the treatment of Vomiting agents?

A
  • KEEP mask on at all time
  • CARRY on duties as vigorously as possible
  • Recovery is usually spontaneous and complete in 1-3 hrs
66
Q

What is a Screen Smoker?

A
  • Used obscure vision and hide targets or areas
  • If used of long periods of time, it may cause death of illness
  • DO NOT use indoors or closed compartments
67
Q

What is White Phosphorus?

A
  • (WP)
  • Pale, waxy solid that ignites w/ air to give hot, dense white smoke.
  • Irritation to the eyes, nose, and throat
68
Q

What is the treatment to White Phosphorus?

A
  • NO treatment is necessary, just remove PT from WP source.

- If burning particles of WP embed skin, cover w/ water, wet cloth, or mud to air proof coating.

FMF sucka (27 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions