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21 Cards in this Set
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Who is responsible for area decontamination of chemical agents aboard ship?
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Medical Officer
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What should be the first priority in the treatment of chemically contaminated casualties?
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Control bleeding or massive hemorrhage.
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Who is responsible for maintaining adequate supplies for decontamination and treatment of CBR casualties?
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Medical Officer
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TRUE or FALSE:
Nerve agents produced their effect by interfacing with normal transmission of nerve impulses. |
True
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The tendency of chemical agent to remain effective in a contaminated area is known as
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Persistency
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Inhalation of nerve gas characteristically results in what symptom?
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Pinpoint pupils
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In a definitive care facility, the indicated treatment of a nerve agent victim includes ____ of atropine every ___ minutes until the victim has ____ and mild ____.
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2mg; 15mins; dry mouth; tachycardia
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What part of the body is most sensitive to the effects of mustard gases?
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Eyes
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First aid treatment for blood agents is amyl nitrate ampules followed by ______.
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IV sodium thiosulfate
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Phosgene gas symbol
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CG
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Phosgene gas (CG) is colorless with distinctive odor similar to _______.
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Freshly or new-mown hay
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Chemical agent that primarily affects the higher regulatory functions of the CNS is _______.
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BZ
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What actions must be taken to minimize or inhibit the symptoms of exposure to Adamsite?
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Don a protective mask and continue duties as vigorously as possible
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Proper treatment for burning white phosphorus particles embedded in the skin.
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A copper sulfate rinse then surgical removal
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By what means biological agents can be detected?
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Laboratory exam of air samples or contaminated objects
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What is the appropriate procedure to follow when biological agents are known to have been placed in your drinking water?
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Boil the water before you drink any of it
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Presenting a serious internal radiation hazard, alpha particles can enter the body through _____, _____, and _____.
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digestive system; respiratory system; open wounds
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What type of radiation has the greatest penetrating power?
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Gamma rays
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In the event of a nuclear detonation, what is the best position to assume?
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Face down, with face covered
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What is the recommended dosage of antibiotic for victims of radiation injuries?
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3x the normal dosage
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AGENTS USED TO KILL:
Hint: No Body Cares But AGENTS USED FOR RIOT CONTROL: Very Thoughtful People |
- Nerve - Blood - Choking - Blister - Vomiting - Tear - Psychochemical |
