Chemical Materials and Hazards Flashcards
Through which route of entry with symptoms of a chemical agent be displayed earliest?
Inhalation
What does vapor density determine for chem agents?
Whether the agent is lighter than air
What term describes how long a chemical agent will remain in an area
Persistency
What term describes the rate at which the body counteracts a chemical agent
Detoxification
What factor does weather play in the release of a chemical agent?
The persistency of the agent
When would be the optimum time for a terrorist to release a chem agent?
In the morning
What factor is important in determining the hazard of repeated exposures?
Rate of detoxification
What temperature gradient would be best for a terrorist to release a chem agent?
Inversion
What are two examples of a nerve agent?
GB Sarin and VX
What are the symptoms of a nerve agent?
Runny nose, salivation, tightness in chest, dimness of vision, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, and death
What odor is associated with G-series nerve agents?
A fruity odor
What odor is associated with V-series nerve agents?
Sulfur
What decon hazard should you consider when dealing with a person exposed to a nerve agent?
Off gassing of vapors off clothing
How can you decon skin that has been exposed to a nerve agent?
.5% bleach solution
Which chemical agents does the body detoxify quickly with oxygen?
Blood Agents (AC, CK)
What chemical agent is lighter than air?
Hydrogen Cyanide (AC)
What is the primary route of entry for Blood Agents?
Respiratory tract
What symptoms are associated with choking agents?
Persistent coughing, choking, gagging, shortness of breath
What is the smell associated with Phosgene (CG, a choking agent) ?
Newly mown hay (fresh cut grass)
What is the smell associated with Chlorine (CL, a choking agent)?
Bleach
What are two examples of a choking agent?
Phosgene (CG) and Chlorine (CL)
What is an example of an Incapacitating Agent?
BZ
What are incapacitating agents used for?
To cause physiological or mental effects that lead to TEMPORARY disability
What are the symptoms of BZ?
Fast heartbeat, dizziness, stupor, random activity
What are the first aid measures for BZ?
Medical management of the symptoms that appear
What mode of chemical shipment is at particular risk of terrorist attack or theft?
Tank cars shipped by rail or over the road
How do most military chemical munitions disseminate an agent?
Integral explosives burster
