*TB 107- Mark I Auto-injectors Flashcards

1
Q

Mark I auto-injectors:

What are the pre-measured amounts of Atropine and 2-PAM CI in the auto-injector?

A
  • atropine: 2 mg

* 2-PAM Cl: 600 mg

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Mark I auto-injectors:

The auto-injector is used to combat exposure to what?

A

Nerve agents

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Mark I auto-injectors:

Which antidote in the auto-injector stops the effect of the nerve agent by blocking the effects of over stimulation?

A

Atropine

This antidote relieves the smooth muscle construction in the lungs and gastrointestinal tract and dries up the respiratory tract secretions.

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Mark I auto-injectors:

Which antidote in the auto-injector is used to restore normal function by removing the nerve agent?

A

2-PAM Cl

This antidote is effective at re-establishing normal skeletal muscle contraction and relieves twitching and paralysis of respiratory muscles.

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5
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Mark I auto-injectors:

Which antidote in the auto-injector should always be given first to reverse the effects of the nerve agent on the respiratory system?

A

Atropine

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6
Q

Mark I auto-injectors:

Should the auto-injector be given to a member who has been exposed to a nerve agent but presents no symptoms?

A

No, only when symptoms are present

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Q

Mark I auto-injectors:

Who is able to administer the auto-injector to a civilian?

A

Paramedics

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8
Q

Mark I auto-injectors:

True or False?
All personnel have to remove themselves from the affected area and initiated emergency decontamination before administering the auto-injector.

A

True

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9
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Mark I auto-injectors:

True or False?
Do not administer the auto-injector for mild symptoms of nerve agent exposure

A

True

Mild symptoms are pinpoint pupils with eye pain and runny nose

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10
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Mark I auto-injectors:

Any patient sick enough to receive even one dose from the auto-injector should immediately be placed under medical observation for at least ___ hours

A

24

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11
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Mark I auto-injectors:

___ to ___ minutes after the intra-muscular injection of 2 PAM CI has been administered, mild to moderate pain may be experienced at the site of injection

A

40 to 60

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12
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Mark I auto-injectors:

When auto-injector use is indicated, the recommended procedure is to inject the contents of the auto-injector where on the body?

A

the anterolateral thigh (through the pocket).

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13
Q

Mark I auto-injectors:

The color of the safety cap for the atropine is ____.
The color of the safety cap for the 2-PAM Cl is ____.

A
  • yellow

* grey

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14
Q

Mark I auto-injectors:

What color is the end of the atropine side of the auto injector?
What color is the end of the 2-PAM Cl side of the auto injector?

A
  • green

* black

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15
Q

Mark I auto-injectors:

When applying the auto-injector, hold firmly in place for ___ seconds, then remove. Massage the area of injection.

A

10 sec

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16
Q

Mark I auto-injectors:

The Mark I auto-injector kit has a ___ year shelf life

A

5

17
Q

Mark I auto-injectors:

The auto-injector shall be stored where in the apparatus?

A

Store in marked bag in first aid compartment

18
Q

Mark I auto-injectors:

A Mark I kit damaged or unserviceable must be exchanged how?

A

One for one basis

19
Q

Mark I auto-injectors:

Replacement of lost or stolen kits shall be requested how?

A

F-225 to Bureau of Emergency Services with an F-80 Stores Requisition

20
Q

Mark I auto-injectors:

Can you inject yourself with more than one unit (if available), if symptoms continue to occur after an initial treatment?

A

Yes

21
Q

The Paramedic Disaster Cache Box consists of ___ Mark-I Auto Injectors for treating nerve agent exposures and ___ Amyl Nitrite Ampules (three boxes of ___ ampules each) for treating cyanide exposures.

A

30 mark I

36 amyl nitrite (12 in each box)

22
Q

What are the two antidotes contained in the Mark I auto-injectors?

A
  • Atropine

* 2-PAM Chloride