Biological Agents Add1 Chap1 Flashcards
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Biological agents.
Which would be immediate biological or chemical attack? 2.1.1.
Chemical will be immediate
ACRO my BIO will be DELAYED
Biological agents.
What would be the timeframe for a biological incident? 2.1.1.
Several hours, days or even weeks is suspected an even longer before outbreak or release can be confirmed.
Biological agents.
Exposure to biological toxins, such as Ricin or Mycotoxins may present ———- symptoms that mimic exposure to a ——- agent. 2.1.1.
Immediate symptoms
Chemical agent
Biological agents
Does the department have devices to detect the presence of biological agents instantaneously or in real time?
2.1.2
No devices
Biological agents.
A ——— incident may not occur as an obvious, overt attack or threat. 2.1.3.
Biological
Biological agents.
By weight ——— toxins are thousands of times more lethal than
———- agents.
2.1.5
Biological toxins
Chemical nerve agents
ACRO White Boys r Heavier
Biological agents.
With ——- agents, the presenting signs and symptoms do not constitute a definitive diagnosis.
2.1.6
Biological agents
Biological agents.
With exposure to ———- agents, the presenting signs and symptoms are fairly consistent between victims, and typical of the mode of action of the chemical.
However, with exposure to ———- agents, patients may exhibit, differing signs and symptoms.
2.1.7
Chemical agents
ACRO CC (chemical-consistent )
Biological agent
Biological agents.
An unusual number of sick or dead people, and or animals may indicate a ——— ———-.
3.2.6
Biological release
Biological agents can delivered in what forms?
3.2.8
Liquid or dried
ACRO
Biological are Delivered on the DL.
Biological agents in liquid form are ———-. They are thicker than.——— not as thick as ———.
3.2.8
Opaque
Water
Syrup
Weaponized anthrax may peer in what colors?
3.2.8
Grey or brown in color
Liquid biological agents are —— to produce
3.2.8
Easier
But more difficult to disseminate because they are less stable than dried biological agents.
Response to an observed biological release:
What must they ensure? 5.2.
Initial scene safety
Biological agents
Extended operations within or near the exclusion zone may require a ——— , which will be determined by hazmat group
Higher level of PPE
Biological agents
Established an initial exclusion zone at least —— feet in all directions from the source or points of release.
300 feet
Biological agents avoid entry to the site for at least —— to ——- to allow the agent to settle.
5.2.3
30 minutes to 1 hour
300ft distance
This will reduce exposure of the inhalation hazard. 
