Biological Materials and Hazards

Question 1

What are the four delivery methods for Bio Agents?

Answer 1

Aerosol, food/water, vector, injection

Question 2

What is a CDC Category “A” agent?

Answer 2

High priority due to national security, easily disseminated or transmitted, result in high mortality, public panic and social disruption

Question 3

What are some CDC Category “A” agents?

Answer 3

Anthrax, Botulism, Plague, Smallpox, Tularemia

Question 4

What can be used to decon Anthrax?

Answer 4

5% bleach solution

Question 5

What level of protection needed for cleanup of known anthrax release where agent was dispersed from letter?

Answer 5

Modified level C

Question 6

What level of protection needed if anthrax is dispersed via aerosol, OR dispersion method is unknown?

Answer 6

Level B