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S. 112 NBC Flashcards

1
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What does NATO stand for

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North Atlantic treaty organization

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2
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what color is the nbc chemical marker

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yellow background w red text

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3
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what color is the nbc bio marker

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blue background w red text

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4
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what color is the nbc radiological marker

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white background w black text “atom”

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5
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what color is the nbc chemical minefield marker

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red background w yellow text “gas mines” and stripe

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6
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what shape are the nbc contamination markers?

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right isosceles triangle 90/45/45 11x8”

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7
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what does the m40 fpm consist of

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  • faceblank
  • filter canister
  • dual voicemitter assemblies
  • inlet/outlet valves
  • water drinking system
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8
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how is an nbc attack expressed vocally

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9
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how is an nbc attack expressed visually

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10
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how is an nbc attack expressed be percussion

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  • metal on metal
  • metal triangles
  • sirens
  • intermittent horns
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11
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where should your rifle be placed when donning fpm?

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12
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where should headgear be placed when donning fpm

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on rifle

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13
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what piece should be covered on the fpm to clear it

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14
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the m40 fpm is designed to protect the wearer from what 2 things?

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15
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the m40 fpm should be donned, cleared, and sealed within what time frame

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9 seconds + 6 sec to put hood in place.

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16
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what lead to the concept of MOPP

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the need to balance protection with the threat, temp, and urgency of the mission

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17
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commanders can adjust the mopp protection though how many levels

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18
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what is mopp ready

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when mask is carried

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19
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what is mopp level 0

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20
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how long does it take to use m256a1

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approx 15min

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21
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what advantage does the m256a1 have over the m8 and m9

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22
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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

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25
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what is m9 tape primarily used on

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barely visible droplets

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26
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what color will m9 tape turn once in contact with contamination

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light pink, reddish brown or violet tint

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27
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what is m8 paper used on

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suspected liquid forms

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28
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how much m8 paper should be used to test liqued

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29
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what can some decontaminan produce on m8 paper

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false positives

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30
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What are 3 immediate decon techniques

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Skin decon Personnel wipe down Operators spray down

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31
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What are 2 operational decon techniques

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Vehicle wash down Mopp gear exchange

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32
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What are 3 thorough decon techniques

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Detailed troop detailed equipment Detailed aircraft

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33
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During nuclear attack one should lay down w head in what direction

A

Toward blast

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34
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During nuclear attack one should lay face down for how long

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90 sec or until debris stops falling

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35
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What are the physical characteristics of nerve agents

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Odorless Almost colorless liquids Varying greatly in viscosity and volatility

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36
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Nerve agents can penetrate cloth in what form

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Liquid or vapor

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37
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What material is resistant to nerve agents

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Butyl rubber and synthetics eg. Polyester

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38
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What do nerve agents inhibit

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Normal transmission of nerve impulses in the parasympathetic autonomic nervous system

39
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Nerve agent reaction with cholinesterase tends to be…

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Irreversible.

40
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When will nerve agents cause the pupils to constrict

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When intoxicated by vapor

41
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When will nerve agents cause local muscular twitching

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Exposure to skin

42
Q

Nerve agent antidotes should not be given for what purpose?

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Preventative

43
Q

Service members are issued how many 2mg atropine auto injectors

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3

44
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Service members are issued how many 600mg 2-pam cl auto injectors

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3

45
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Atropine should be administered how frequently

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Every 15 min until atropinization occurs (noted by tachycardia and dry mouth)

46
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What will atropine alone not relieve

A

Respiratory muscle failure

47
Q

Pralidoxime chloride is used to regenerate what

A

Blocked chol-in-ester-ase

48
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Atropine should be held firmly at the injection site for at least how long

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10 sec

49
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Non medical personnel may give how many 2-pan cl

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3 @ 15 min intervals PRN

50
Q

What are the 3 common blister agents

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Mustard (HD) Nitrogen Mustard (HN) Lewisite (L)

51
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When do mustards manifest sy

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Several hours after exposure

52
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What do mustards attack

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Eyes Respiratory tract Skin

53
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Treatment for mustard

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None (supportive in nature)

54
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What are the physical characteristics of mustard (blister) agents

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Oily Colorless Pale yellow liquids Sparingly soluble water (HN less volatile and more persistent then HD)

55
Q

Photophobia

A

Mustard (blister)

56
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Mustard causes blistering in what time frame

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12-48 hours

57
Q

Lewisite is an….

A

Arsenical

58
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What are the physical characteristics of lewisite

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Light to dark brown liquid that vaporizes quickly

59
Q

When does a lewisite cause intense pain

A

Upon contact

60
Q

A 30% solution of sodium sulfacetamide may be used within 24hr to combat what

A

Eye infection caused by lewisite

61
Q

When is British anti-lewisite indicated

A

Systemic involvement of lewisite

62
Q

What is available in a peanut oil suspension for injection

A

Dim-er-cap-rol

63
Q

Greater than 3mg of BAL will cause what

A

Severe sy

64
Q

What do blood agents interfere with

A

Enzyme functions i.e. Block of oxygen transfer

65
Q

What is the blood agent AC

A

Hydro-cyanic acid

66
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What is the blood agent CK

A

Cyan-ogen chloride

67
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When are blood agents in a gaseous state

A

Normal temperatures and pressures

68
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When do violent convulsions occur after exposure to blood agents

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20-30 seconds

69
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What are the 2 suggested antidotes for blood agents

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Amyl nitrite Sodium thiosulfate

70
Q

What odor is associated with blood agents

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Almonds

71
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How is amyl nitrate used

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2 ampules crushed in hand and held at victims nose (repeated up to 8 ampules)

72
Q

How is sodium thiosulfate administered

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100-200 mg/kg IV over 9 min (speed is key)

73
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State 4 choking agents

A

Phos-gene (CG) - most common Di-phos-gene Chlorine (CL) Chloro-pic-rin

74
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What are the physical characteristics of choking agents

A

Colorless gas Smells like new mown lawn or cut grass

75
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When exposed to a choking agent there may be no symptoms for up to how long

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2-6 hr

76
Q

What is the treatment for choking agents

A

Complete bed rest

77
Q

Incapacitating agents are mainly comprised of what

A

Psycho chemicals

78
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How are incapacitating agents administered.

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Contaminating food/water Released as aerosols.

79
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How soon do the first sy appear when exposed to incapacitating agents

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30 min to several hours

80
Q

What is the standard incapacitant in the US

A

3-quin-ucli-dinyl benz-ilate (BZ)

81
Q

What is rhe drug of choice for incapacitating agents

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Physo-stig-mine (results show in 4 hrbut must be cont.)

82
Q

What are 2 categories of harassing agents.

A

Lacrimators/vomiting agents.

83
Q

What are 2 types of tear gas

A

Chloracetophenone (CN) Orthochlorobenzilidine malanonitrile (CS) - more potent

84
Q

What are 3 principle vommiting agents

A

Adamsite (DM) Di-phenyl-chloro-ar-sine (DA) Di-phenyl-cyan-o-ar-sine (DC)

85
Q

How are vomiting agents released

A

Aerosols

86
Q

What are sy/sx of vomiting agents

A

Strong pepper-like irritation in upper respiratory tract Burning in nose/throat Hyper Salivation Headache

87
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Why do victims of vomiting agents tend to remove their mask

A

Sy increase for several min in spite of adequate protection.

88
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How should duties be carried out when exposed to vomiting agents

A

As vigorously as possible

89
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What first aid is given for vomiting agents

A

Wash and rinse w/water Mild analgesic may be given for headache (recov within 1-3 hr)

90
Q

What are the characteristics of white phosphorus (WP)

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Pale/Waxy solid Ignites on contact with o2 Gives off hot, dense smoke Composed of phosphorus pentoxide particles

91
Q

What treatment should be rendered when burning particles of (WP) embed in the skin

A

Covered with water Wet cloth or mud 0.5% solution of copper sulfate may be used as a rinse but not a dressing.

92
Q

What are 3 levels of decon

A

Immediate Operational Thorough

93
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FMF (19 decks)

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