Emergency Preparedness Response Course
(EPRC) - Clinician Course (8 hrs)
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Radiation burns, which cause delayed, irreversible changes of the skin, can be caused by high
doses of what form of ionizing radiation? - CORRECT ANSWER- Beta
What is the rol...
Emergency Preparedness Response Course (EPRC) - Clinician Course (8 hrs) UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers Radiation burns, which cause delayed, irreversible changes of the skin, can be caused by high doses of what form of ionizing radiation? - CORRECT ANSWER - Beta What is the role of the liaison officer within the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)? - CORRECT ANSWER - Function as the incident contact person for representatives from other agencies The Disaster Mental Health Response Team can be called upon to assist victims and disaster responders. Which of the following is NOT a service that they may provide: - CORRECT ANSWER - Provide professional psychological treatment What type of biological toxin is predom inantly derived from the bean of the castor plant? - CORRECT ANSWER - Ricin Which of the following bacterial diseases is contagious person to person? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pneumonic plague __________ occurs when people come in direct contact with a harmful ag ent at or near an incident. - CORRECT ANSWER - Contamination What blood test is available that will give an accurate estimate of radiation dose? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lymphocytes count What is the purpose of a secondary device? - CORRECT ANSWER - Injure or kil l first responders What CBRNE agent inhibits the enzyme AChE allowing ACh to accumulate affecting the way cells transmit signals to the body? - CORRECT ANSWER - Nerve Which phase of CBRN response synchronizes planning and execution efforts with the effort s of the supported civil authorities? - CORRECT ANSWER - Phase III - Operate An explosion casualty suffering from crush injuries of the lower extremities has been admitted to your hospital with severe hyperkalemia. What emergency treatment is NOT recommend ed? - CORRECT ANSWER - Limit fluids A group of victims has been admitted to your triage unit. All victims have recently been in an area where canisters exploded spraying them with an amber colored liquid that smells like flowers and burns intensely. You su spect Lewisite. Which of the following is not a consideration during treatment of the victims? - CORRECT ANSWER - Unroofing of blisters A patient suffering blast effect presents with dyspnea, some hearing loss, and tinnitus following an explosion. Which of the following is NOT a likely diagnosis? - CORRECT ANSWER - Intestinal rupture Patients with concurrent surgical injuries and radiation exposure should either be operated on expeditiously or _____________________________. - CORRECT ANSWER - delayed until past the time of bone marrow suppression and delayed wound healing A patient presents to the emergency room all exhibiting the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, problems with eye movement, dry mouth, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, no gag reflex, and extreme weakness. Patient is alert and oriented during the exam. What toxin do you suspect and how do you treat it? - CORRECT ANSWER - Botulinum toxin, supportive care and antitoxin. Which of the following is NOT relevant to a laboratory diagnosis of smallpox (variola)? - CORRECT ANSWER - A positive Tzank smear ICS has been used to manage incidents such as fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, and acts of terrorism. Which of the following situations represents another viable application for the use of ICS? - CORRECT ANSWER - The planning and operation of the Central City annua l Labor Day celebration, including a parade and fair.
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