ERP Add 1 Biological

Question 1

Choose incorrect
A. All Biological agent symptoms will not be apparent for hours, days, or longer
B. If incident involves a chemical attack the results will be immediate
C. FDNY does not have any devices that can detect presence of biological agent instantaneously
D. Presence of biological agents cannot be confirmed without laboratory tests
E. Victims exposed to same biological agents will have fairly consistent signs and symptoms

Answer 1

A E Exposure to biological toxins such as ricin or mycotoxins may present immediate symptoms that mimic exposure to a chemical agent.
Exp to biological agents, patients may exhibit differing signs/symptoms (ex nerve agents, victims will exhibit
neurological problems; biological one person may have a
mild respiratory reaction such as a cough, whereas another person may develop pneumonia or severe respiratory distress)

Question 2

How many are clues to intentional biological incident
A. Presence of abandoned spray device out of place
B. Containers from labs and cultures in hotel room
C. Unusual number of sick people/dying animals
D. IED explosion w/minimal damage

Answer 2

All

Question 3

Overt Biological release incorrect
A. Order all FFs to use respiratory protection
B. Est initial exclusion zone a min of 300’ in all directions from source
C. If leak indoors, evacuate and leave doors/windows open if possible to allow agent to settle
D. Avoid entry into area min of 30 min

Answer 3

C close doors and windows and use plastic to cover any openings.

Question 4

Biological dispersion correct
A. Bio agent released at dawn will have greater impact than same one release at dusk or afternoon
B. Sun’s UV rays will strengthen biological agents
C. Lower humidity is more conducive to dispersal of a dried biological agent
D. Higher humidity is detrimental to dissemination of a liquid agent

Answer 4

C
A biological agent released at dawn, dusk, or during the night will have a greater impact
Sun’s UV rays will destroy some biological agents.
Higher humidity will facilitate the dispersal of a liquid
agent

Question 5

T/F First responders should operate upwind of an aerosol release and evacuate civilians that are downwind to a safer locations

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Incorrect possible biological release
A. Since presumed to be a biological release, use of any metering devices is not necessary
B. Members may use an AV2000 respirator instead of SCBA
C. Suspicious objects should not be touched or moved
D. Shut down HVAC even though this may create more problems for people sheltering in place

Answer 6

A