Quiz 5 Flashcards
define the term chemical warfare
the use of chemical agents to produce fear, immobilisation or death
id examples of agents that could be used in a chemical attack
nerve agents cyanide pulmonary intoxicants vesicants (blister) irritants incapacitating agents vomiting agents
id the response considerations following a chemical attack
rapid onset of symptoms
personal protective equipment for response personnel
patient decontamination
rapid treatment
recognise the major public health consequences of a chemical attack
Injuries
high pubic concern for safety
behavioural issues
impact on PH infrastructure is limited to specific area contaminated
define the bioterrorism
the threat or use of biological agents by individuals, or groups motivated by political, religious, ecological or other ideological objectives
id class A agents
BOPASTELI BO: Botulinum toxin P: Plague A: Anthrax S: smallpox T: Tularemia E: Ebola/Marburg L: Lasse/Machupo I: Influenza
describe the common public health consequences of a biological attack
serious concerns related to number of deaths and illnesses as well as behavioural issues
Big impact on healthcare system as a result of the large number of patients
Increase effect of disease on patients who already have a chronic disease
id the 2 forms of ionising radiation
Waves and particles
list the 3 methods of radiation exposure reduction
Shielding
Distance
Time
list major Public health consequences of radiation exposure
Deaths injuries toxic exposures behavioural health issues high degree of public concern for safety can be loss of electricity associated impacts may be loss of shelter due to evacuation
define the term complex emergency
A crisis in a country, region or society where there is a total or near total breakdown of authority, usually as a result of conflict or war AND which requires large-sac;e international response beyond the mandate or capacity of any one agency
Usually a combo of war/civil strife, food shortages, epidemics and population displacement
id direct and indirect effects of conflict
Direct: injury, death, illness, human rights abuses, mental health stress
Indirect: disruption of food production, destruction of infrastructure and displacement of populations
id major public health consequences of complex emergencies
high number of deaths and injuries spread of disease food scarcity security issues loss of personal goods major movements of large numbers of people
