Chemical Materials and Hazards Flashcards

1
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Through which route of entry with symptoms of a chemical agent be displayed earliest?

A

Inhalation

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2
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What does vapor density determine for chem agents?

A

Whether the agent is lighter than air

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3
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What term describes how long a chemical agent will remain in an area

A

Persistency

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4
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What term describes the rate at which the body counteracts a chemical agent

A

Detoxification

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5
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What factor does weather play in the release of a chemical agent?

A

The persistency of the agent

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6
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When would be the optimum time for a terrorist to release a chem agent?

A

In the morning

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7
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What factor is important in determining the hazard of repeated exposures?

A

Rate of detoxification

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8
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What temperature gradient would be best for a terrorist to release a chem agent?

A

Inversion

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9
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What are two examples of a nerve agent?

A

GB Sarin and VX

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10
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What are the symptoms of a nerve agent?

A

Runny nose, salivation, tightness in chest, dimness of vision, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, and death

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11
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What odor is associated with G-series nerve agents?

A

A fruity odor

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12
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What odor is associated with V-series nerve agents?

A

Sulfur

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13
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What decon hazard should you consider when dealing with a person exposed to a nerve agent?

A

Off gassing of vapors off clothing

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14
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How can you decon skin that has been exposed to a nerve agent?

A

.5% bleach solution

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15
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Which chemical agents does the body detoxify quickly with oxygen?

A

Blood Agents (AC, CK)

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16
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What chemical agent is lighter than air?

A

Hydrogen Cyanide (AC)

17
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What is the primary route of entry for Blood Agents?

A

Respiratory tract

18
Q

What symptoms are associated with choking agents?

A

Persistent coughing, choking, gagging, shortness of breath

19
Q

What is the smell associated with Phosgene (CG, a choking agent) ?

A

Newly mown hay (fresh cut grass)

20
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What is the smell associated with Chlorine (CL, a choking agent)?

21
Q

What are two examples of a choking agent?

A

Phosgene (CG) and Chlorine (CL)

22
Q

What is an example of an Incapacitating Agent?

23
Q

What are incapacitating agents used for?

A

To cause physiological or mental effects that lead to TEMPORARY disability

24
Q

What are the symptoms of BZ?

A

Fast heartbeat, dizziness, stupor, random activity

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What are the first aid measures for BZ?
Medical management of the symptoms that appear
26
What mode of chemical shipment is at particular risk of terrorist attack or theft?
Tank cars shipped by rail or over the road
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How do most military chemical munitions disseminate an agent?
Integral explosives burster