Treating Chemical and Biological Agent Casualties

Lesson 1: Chemical Agents and Protection From Chemical Agents

EXERCISES, LESSON 1

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the following exercises by marking the lettered response that best answers the exercise, by completing the incomplete statement, or by writing the answer in the space provided at the end of the exercise.

After you have completed all the exercises, turn to "Solutions to Exercises" at the end of the lesson and check your answers. For each exercise answered incorrectly, reread the material referenced with the solution.

1. An agent that is odorless and tasteless is probably a:

a. Blister agent.

 

b. Blood agent.

 

c. Choking agent.

 

d. Nerve agent.

2. A chemical agent that is colorless and smells like grass or hay is likely to be a:

a. Blister agent.

 

b. Blood agent.

 

c. Choking agent.

 

d. Nerve agent.

3. A chemical agent that is colorless and smells like bitter almonds is probably a:

a. Blister agent.

 

b. Blood agent.

 

c. Choking agent.

 

d. Nerve agent.

 

4. A chemical agent that is brown, oily, and smells like garlic is likely to be a:

a. Blister agent.

 

b. Blood agent.

 

c. Choking agent.

 

d. Nerve agent.

5. Which chemical agent reacts with enzymes that aid in the task of absorbing and

releasing oxygen and attacks the respiratory system?

a. Blister.

 

b. Blood.

 

c. Choking.

 

d. Nerve.

6. Which chemical agent damages lung tissue and blood vessels in the lungs that

results in fluid accumulation in the air spaces of the lungs (pulmonary edema)?

a. Blister.

 

b. Blood.

 

c. Choking.

 

d. Nerve.

7. The chemical agent that causes inflammation of the respiratory system is:

a. Blister.

 

b. Blood.

 

c. Choking.

 

d. Nerve.

8. Which chemical agent damages the air sacs of the lungs and causes dry-land

drowning?

a. Blister.

 

b. Blood.

 

c. Choking.

 

d. Nerve.

 

9. A chemical agent designed to reduce a soldier's military effectiveness by

temporarily depressing or stimulating his central nervous system without being

fatal is a(n):

a. Blister agent.

 

b. Blood agent.

 

c. Choking agent.

 

d. Incapacitating agent.

 

10. During an enemy attack, you observe a yellow smoke that becomes colorless

when diluted in air. Soldiers who were not wearing their protective masks have

sore throats, irritated eyes, and feel nauseous. The smoke was probably a(n):

a. Blister agent.

 

b. Blood agent.

 

c. Choking agent.

 

d. Vomiting agent.

11. When putting on your chemical protective footwear, you should:

a. Remove your combat boots before putting on the protective footwear.

 

b. Put the protective footwear on over your combat boots.

 

c. Blouse the trouser legs inside the overboots.

 

d. Replace the overboots if they are too large.

12. The combination avoidance and liquid protective suit consists of:

a. Jacket, trousers, and footwear covers.

 

b. Jacket, trousers, and gloves.

 

c. Jacket, trousers, and helmet cover.

 

13. The CANA auto injector is designed to hold ______ ml of diazepam.

a. One.

 

b. Two.

 

c. Three.

 

d. Four.

 

14. The ______ mil protective glove is used by soldiers such as medical, teletypist, and electronic repair personnel.

a. 7.

 

b. 14.

 

c. 25.

 

d. 30.

15. You should be able to go from MOPP level 0 to MOPP4 (put on all of your

protective gear) within ______ minutes.

a. Two.

 

b. Four.

 

c. Six.

 

d. Eight.

 

16. You should be able to go from MOPP level 1 to MOPP level 2, within ______

minutes.

a. Two.

 

b. Three to four.

 

c. Six.

 

d. Eight.

17. To go from MOPP 2 to MOPP 3, put on your:

a. Mask and overgarment.

 

b. Mask and hood.

 

c. Mask and gloves.

 

d. Mask and overboots.

 

18. To go from MOPP level 3 to MOPP level 4, you have to put on the protective:

a. Gloves.

 

b. Hood.

 

c. Helmet cover.

 

19. Soldiers may be told to use mask-only posture when they are:

a. Far enough from the enemy where immediate threat is not imminent.

 

b. Not exposed to direct sunlight.

 

c. In a protected environment, such as inside a tank or shelter.

 

d. Not in darkness where they cannot see droplets.

 

20. When you suspect the presence of a chemical or biological agent, you should first:

a. Give the alarm by verbally yelling "Gas!"

 

b. Put on your mask.

 

c. Stop breathing.

 

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