S. 112 NBC Flashcards
1
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What does NATO stand for
A
North Atlantic treaty organization
2
Q
what color is the nbc chemical marker
A
yellow background w red text
3
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what color is the nbc bio marker
A
blue background w red text
4
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what color is the nbc radiological marker
A
white background w black text “atom”
5
Q
what color is the nbc chemical minefield marker
A
red background w yellow text “gas mines” and stripe
6
Q
what shape are the nbc contamination markers?
A
right isosceles triangle 90/45/45 11x8”
7
Q
what does the m40 fpm consist of
A
- faceblank
- filter canister
- dual voicemitter assemblies
- inlet/outlet valves
- water drinking system
8
Q
how is an nbc attack expressed vocally
A
9
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how is an nbc attack expressed visually
A
10
Q
how is an nbc attack expressed be percussion
A
- metal on metal
- metal triangles
- sirens
- intermittent horns
11
Q
where should your rifle be placed when donning fpm?
A
12
Q
where should headgear be placed when donning fpm
A
on rifle
13
Q
what piece should be covered on the fpm to clear it
A
14
Q
the m40 fpm is designed to protect the wearer from what 2 things?
A
15
Q
the m40 fpm should be donned, cleared, and sealed within what time frame
A
9 seconds + 6 sec to put hood in place.
16
Q
what lead to the concept of MOPP
A
the need to balance protection with the threat, temp, and urgency of the mission
17
Q
commanders can adjust the mopp protection though how many levels
A
18
Q
what is mopp ready
A
when mask is carried
19
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what is mopp level 0
A
20
Q
how long does it take to use m256a1
A
approx 15min
21
Q
what advantage does the m256a1 have over the m8 and m9
A
22
Q
how many rolls of m9 tape are issued to a squad
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23
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where is m9 tape warn
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24
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what is the purpose of m9 tape
A
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what is m9 tape primarily used on
barely visible droplets
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what color will m9 tape turn once in contact with contamination
light pink, reddish brown or violet tint
27
what is m8 paper used on
suspected liquid forms
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how much m8 paper should be used to test liqued
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what can some decontaminan produce on m8 paper
false positives
30
What are 3 immediate decon techniques
Skin decon Personnel wipe down Operators spray down
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What are 2 operational decon techniques
Vehicle wash down Mopp gear exchange
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What are 3 thorough decon techniques
Detailed troop detailed equipment Detailed aircraft
33
During nuclear attack one should lay down w head in what direction
Toward blast
34
During nuclear attack one should lay face down for how long
90 sec or until debris stops falling
35
What are the physical characteristics of nerve agents
Odorless Almost colorless liquids Varying greatly in viscosity and volatility
36
Nerve agents can penetrate cloth in what form
Liquid or vapor
37
What material is resistant to nerve agents
Butyl rubber and synthetics eg. Polyester
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What do nerve agents inhibit
Normal transmission of nerve impulses in the parasympathetic autonomic nervous system
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Nerve agent reaction with cholinesterase tends to be...
Irreversible.
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When will nerve agents cause the pupils to constrict
When intoxicated by vapor
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When will nerve agents cause local muscular twitching
Exposure to skin
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Nerve agent antidotes should not be given for what purpose?
Preventative
43
Service members are issued how many 2mg atropine auto injectors
3
44
Service members are issued how many 600mg 2-pam cl auto injectors
3
45
Atropine should be administered how frequently
Every 15 min until atropinization occurs (noted by tachycardia and dry mouth)
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What will atropine alone not relieve
Respiratory muscle failure
47
Pralidoxime chloride is used to regenerate what
Blocked chol-in-ester-ase
48
Atropine should be held firmly at the injection site for at least how long
10 sec
49
Non medical personnel may give how many 2-pan cl
3 @ 15 min intervals PRN
50
What are the 3 common blister agents
Mustard (HD) Nitrogen Mustard (HN) Lewisite (L)
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When do mustards manifest sy
Several hours after exposure
52
What do mustards attack
Eyes Respiratory tract Skin
53
Treatment for mustard
None (supportive in nature)
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What are the physical characteristics of mustard (blister) agents
Oily Colorless Pale yellow liquids Sparingly soluble water (HN less volatile and more persistent then HD)
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Photophobia
Mustard (blister)
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Mustard causes blistering in what time frame
12-48 hours
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Lewisite is an....
Arsenical
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What are the physical characteristics of lewisite
Light to dark brown liquid that vaporizes quickly
59
When does a lewisite cause intense pain
Upon contact
60
A 30% solution of sodium sulfacetamide may be used within 24hr to combat what
Eye infection caused by lewisite
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When is British anti-lewisite indicated
Systemic involvement of lewisite
62
What is available in a peanut oil suspension for injection
Dim-er-cap-rol
63
Greater than 3mg of BAL will cause what
Severe sy
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What do blood agents interfere with
Enzyme functions i.e. Block of oxygen transfer
65
What is the blood agent AC
Hydro-cyanic acid
66
What is the blood agent CK
Cyan-ogen chloride
67
When are blood agents in a gaseous state
Normal temperatures and pressures
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When do violent convulsions occur after exposure to blood agents
20-30 seconds
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What are the 2 suggested antidotes for blood agents
Amyl nitrite Sodium thiosulfate
70
What odor is associated with blood agents
Almonds
71
How is amyl nitrate used
2 ampules crushed in hand and held at victims nose (repeated up to 8 ampules)
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How is sodium thiosulfate administered
100-200 mg/kg IV over 9 min (speed is key)
73
State 4 choking agents
Phos-gene (CG) - most common Di-phos-gene Chlorine (CL) Chloro-pic-rin
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What are the physical characteristics of choking agents
Colorless gas Smells like new mown lawn or cut grass
75
When exposed to a choking agent there may be no symptoms for up to how long
2-6 hr
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What is the treatment for choking agents
Complete bed rest
77
Incapacitating agents are mainly comprised of what
Psycho chemicals
78
How are incapacitating agents administered.
Contaminating food/water Released as aerosols.
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How soon do the first sy appear when exposed to incapacitating agents
30 min to several hours
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What is the standard incapacitant in the US
3-quin-ucli-dinyl benz-ilate (BZ)
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What is rhe drug of choice for incapacitating agents
Physo-stig-mine (results show in 4 hrbut must be cont.)
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What are 2 categories of harassing agents.
Lacrimators/vomiting agents.
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What are 2 types of tear gas
Chloracetophenone (CN) Orthochlorobenzilidine malanonitrile (CS) - more potent
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What are 3 principle vommiting agents
Adamsite (DM) Di-phenyl-chloro-ar-sine (DA) Di-phenyl-cyan-o-ar-sine (DC)
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How are vomiting agents released
Aerosols
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What are sy/sx of vomiting agents
Strong pepper-like irritation in upper respiratory tract Burning in nose/throat Hyper Salivation Headache
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Why do victims of vomiting agents tend to remove their mask
Sy increase for several min in spite of adequate protection.
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How should duties be carried out when exposed to vomiting agents
As vigorously as possible
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What first aid is given for vomiting agents
Wash and rinse w/water Mild analgesic may be given for headache (recov within 1-3 hr)
90
What are the characteristics of white phosphorus (WP)
Pale/Waxy solid Ignites on contact with o2 Gives off hot, dense smoke Composed of phosphorus pentoxide particles
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What treatment should be rendered when burning particles of (WP) embed in the skin
Covered with water Wet cloth or mud 0.5% solution of copper sulfate may be used as a rinse but not a dressing.
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What are 3 levels of decon
Immediate Operational Thorough
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