BCEN Disaster Preparedness 3

Question 1

Which PPE level provides the highest level of protection against unknown chemical agents during hazmat decontamination?

Accepted Answer

Level A — fully encapsulating suit with SCBA

Answer

Level A provides maximum protection with a vapor-tight suit and self-contained breathing apparatus for the highest-risk chemical environments.

Question 2

A patient presents after a suspected anthrax exposure via inhalation. Which antibiotic is the first-line post-exposure prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Ciprofloxacin

Answer

Ciprofloxacin (or doxycycline) is the recommended first-line post-exposure prophylaxis for inhalational anthrax.

Question 3

During a pandemic surge, a hospital implements crisis standards of care. This means:

Accepted Answer

Care delivery is adjusted based on available resources to provide best outcomes for the most patients

Answer

Crisis standards of care involve systematically adjusting practices to optimize outcomes across the patient population when resources are severely strained.

Question 4

In the SALT (Sort, Assess, Life-saving interventions, Treatment/Transport) triage system, which intervention is performed during the life-saving interventions phase?

Accepted Answer

Control of major hemorrhage and opening the airway

Answer

SALT's life-saving intervention phase includes hemorrhage control, airway repositioning, needle decompression, and auto-injector antidotes.

Question 5

A nurse is treating a patient exposed to chlorine gas. Which symptom pattern is MOST consistent with this exposure?

Accepted Answer

Burning eyes, coughing, and pulmonary edema after a latent period

Answer

Chlorine causes upper and lower respiratory irritation, and pulmonary edema may develop hours after exposure due to delayed cellular damage.

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BCEN Disaster Preparedness 3