Ch. 39 Flashcards
Which of the following agents blocks the body’s ability to use oxygen and possesses an odor similar to almonds?
A. phosgene oxime B. hydrogen cyanide C. organophosphates D. carbon monoxide
B.
The type and severity of wounds sustained from incendiary and explosive devices primarily depend on the:
A. type of material used to manufacture the device. B. patient's distance from the epicenter of the explosion. C. pressure that is generated from the explosion itself. D. size of the structure that was involved in the explosion.
B.
Exposure to _________ would MOST likely result in immediate respiratory distress.
A. lewisite B. soman C. tabun D. chlorine
D.
When multiple patients present with an acute onset of difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and hoarseness or stridor, you should be MOST suspicious of exposure to:
A. a vesicant agent. B. phosgene or chlorine. C. sarin or soman. D. a nerve agent.
B.
As the first arriving emergency responder at the scene of a suspected terrorist or WMD incident, you should request additional resources as needed and then:
A. function as the incident commander until additional personnel arrive. B. direct your partner to begin triaging patients as you call medical control. C. carefully inspect the area for the presence of secondary explosive devices. D. remain where you are until additional ambulances arrive at the scene.
A.
The process performed to artificially maximize the target population’s exposure to a biologic agent, thereby exposing the greatest number of people and achieving the desired effect, is called:
A. alkalinization. B. potentiation. C. weaponization. D. dissemination.
C.
Signs and symptoms of exposure to a nerve agent include:
A. dry mouth, dilated pupils, and headache. B. salivation, pinpoint pupils, and diarrhea. C. tachycardia, flushed skin, and unequal pupils. D. hypertension and severe pulmonary edema.
B.
A severe risk of terrorist attacks is indicated by the color _____ by the Department of Homeland Security Security Advisory System.
A. red B. blue C. orange D. green
A.
The skin lesions associated with smallpox:
A. initially form on the lower trunk. B. develop early during the disease. C. are identical in their development. D. are of different shapes and sizes.
C.
To date, the preferred weapons of mass destruction for terrorists have been:
A. nuclear weapons. B. chemical weapons. C. biologic weapons. D. explosive weapons.
D.
Early signs and symptoms of smallpox include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. body aches. B. skin blisters. C. headaches. D. high fever.
B.
Botulinum is:
A. a disease of the leukocytes. B. an acute viral infection. C. rarely associated with death. D. a potent bacterial neurotoxin.
D.
After eating at a local restaurant, a 20-year-old male complains of blurred vision, difficulty speaking, and difficulty breathing. He is conscious; however, his respirations are profoundly labored and producing minimal tidal volume. You should:
A. apply oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask. B. request a paramedic to administer atropine. C. assist his ventilations with 100% oxygen. D. position him supine and elevate his legs.
C.
You are assessing a 30-year-old female who presents with respiratory distress and tachycardia after she opened a package that was delivered to her home. The patient tells you that there was a fine white powder on the package, but she did not think it was important. This patient has MOST likely been exposed to:
A. a neurotoxin. B. anthrax. C. botulinum. D. Ebola.
B.
Unlike viruses and bacteria, neurotoxins:
A. cause skin blistering. B. cause high fever. C. are not contagious. D. have a slow onset of symptoms.
C.
All of the following biologic agents or diseases can be transmitted from person to person, EXCEPT:
A. smallpox. B. ricin. C. pneumonic plague. D. inhalation anthrax.
B.
