Chemical, Biological And Radiological Warfare Flashcards
What are the four chemical agents?
Nerve
Blister
Blood
Choking
What is the M9 chemical Agent detector paper?
Detects liquid chemical agents by turning red or reddish color. Not vapors
What is Atropine/2- Pam chloride auto injector?
Nerve agent casualties
Issues for intramuscular injection, self aid or first aid
What is chemical warfare?
Intended to kill, seriously injure, or incapacitate personnel
What is biological warfare?
Intended to cause disease, sickness or death to reduce effectiveness
What is a toxin?
Organisms that produce them and the physiological affects toxins cause in humans
What are three examples of a pathogen?
Bacteria
Rickettsia
Viruses
What are two examples of toxins from its major group?
Animal venoms
Plant toxins
What are two examples of toxin from its primary group?
Neurotoxins
Cytotoxic
What is the IPE for C/B?
MCU-2P mask
Advanced chemical protective garment
Gloves and liner
Boots and laces
Skin decontamination kit
What is radiological warfare?
Use of radiological weapons to produce widespread injury and death of all life
What are five types of nuclear explosions?
High attitude Air burst Air burst Surface burst Shallow underwater burst Deep underwater burst
What is surface burst?
Worst !
Massive radioactive fallout
Reaches surface
What is ready shelter?
Minimum shielding from nuclear radiation
What is a deep shelter?
Maximum shielding from nuclear radiation