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Section 112 NBC Flashcards

1
Q

what does NATO stand for

A

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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2
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what color is the NBC chemical marker

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yellow background with red text

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3
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what color is the NBC biological marker

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blue background with red text

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4
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what color is the NBC radiological marker

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white background with black text “ATOM”

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5
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what color is the NBC chemical minefield marker

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red background with yellow texts “GAS MINE: and stripe

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6
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what shape are the NBC contamination markers

A

right isosceles triangle 90/45/45 11x8’’

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7
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what does the M40 FPM consist of

A

faceblank, filter canister, dual voicemitter assemblies, inlet/outlet valves and water drinking system

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8
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how is an NBC attack expressed vocally

A

GAS-GAS-GAS

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9
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how is an NBC attacked expressed visually

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arms extended, fist to ears 3 times as the word GAS is said

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10
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how is an NBC attack expressed by percussion

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metal on metal, metal triangles, sirens, intermittent horns

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11
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where should you rifle be placed when donning a FPM

A

between legs

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12
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where should headgear be placed when donning FPM

A

on rifle

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13
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what piece should be covered on the FPM to clear it

A

the outlet valve

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14
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the M40 FPM is designed to protect the wearer from what 2 things

A

field concentrations of chemical and biological agents

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15
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the FPM should be donned, cleared, and sealed with in what time frame

A

9 seconds + 6 sec to put hood in place

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16
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what lead to the concept of MOPP

A

the need to balance protection with the threat, temperature, and urgency of the mission

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17
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commander can adjust the MOPP protection through how many levels

A

6

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18
Q

what is “MOPP ready”

A

when mask is carried

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19
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what is MOPP level 0

A

MOPP gear available but not worn

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20
Q

how long does it take to use M256A1

A

approx. 15 mins

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21
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what advantage does M256A1 have over M8 and M9

A

can detect a greater number of agents to include vapor hazards

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22
Q

how many rolls of M9 tape are issued to a squad

A

1

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23
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where is M9 tape worn

A

ankles, wrists and biceps outside protective clothing

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24
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what is the purpose of M9 Tape

A

detect presence of chemical agents but not identify it

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25
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what is M9 tape primarily used on

A

barley visible droplets

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26
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what color will M9 tape turn once in contact with contamination

A

light pink, reddish brown or violet tint

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27
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what is M8 paper primarily used on

A

suspected liquid forms

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28
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how much M8 paper should be used to test liquid

A

half sheet if perforated

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29
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what can some decontaminants produce on M8 papers

A

false positives

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30
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what are the 3 levels of decontamination

A

immediate, operational, thorough

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31
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what are the 3 immediate decon techniques

A

skin decon, personnel wipe down, operators spray down

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32
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what are the 2 operational decon techniques

A

vehicle wash down, MOPP gear exchange

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33
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what are the 3 thorough decon techniques

A

detailed troop, detailed equipment, detailed aircraft

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34
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during nuclear attack one should lay down with the head in what direction

A

toward the blast

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35
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during a nuclear attack one should lay face down for how long

A

90 seconds or until debris has stopped falling

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36
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what are the physical characteristics of nerve agents

A

odorless, almost colorless liquids, varying greatly in viscosity and volatility

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37
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nerve agents can penetrate cloth in what form

A

liquid or vapor

38
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what material is resistant to nerve agents

A

butyl rubber and synthetics such as polyester

39
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what do nerve agents inhibit

A

normal transmission of nerve impulses in the parasympathetic autonomic nervous system

40
Q

nerve agent reaction with cholinesterase tends to be

A

irreversible

41
Q

when will nerve agents cause the pupils to constrict

A

when intoxicated by vapor

42
Q

when will nerve agents cause local muscular twitching

A

exposure to skin

43
Q

nerve agent antidotes should not be given for what purpose

A

preventative

44
Q

service members are issued how many 2mg atropine auto injectors

A

3

45
Q

service members are issued how many 600mg 2-PAM CL

A

3

46
Q

atropine should be administered how frequently

A

every 15 mins until atropinization occurs ( noted by tachycardia and dry mouth)

47
Q

what will atropine alone not relieve

A

respiratory muscle failure

48
Q

pralidoxime chloride is used to regenerate what

A

blocked cholinesterase

49
Q

atropine should be held firmly at the injection site for at least how long

A

10 seconds

50
Q

non medical personnel may give how many sets of 2-PAM CL

A

3 at 15 min intervals PRN

51
Q

what are the 3 common blister agents

A

mustard (HD), Nitrogen Mustard ( HN), Lewisite (L)

52
Q

when do mustards manifest symptoms

A

several hours after exposure

53
Q

what do mustards attack

A

eyes, respiratory tract, skin

54
Q

treatment for mustard

A

none (supportive in nature)

55
Q

what are the physical characteristics of mustard (blister) agents

A

oily, colorless, or pale yellow liquids, sparingly soluble in water. HN less volatile and more persistent than HD

56
Q

photophobia is caused by what agent

A

Mustard (blister)

57
Q

mustard causes blistering in what time frame

A

12-48 hours

58
Q

lewisite is an

A

arsenical

59
Q

what are the physical characteristics of lewisite

A

light to dark brown liquid that vaporizes quickly

60
Q

when does lewisite cause intense pain

A

upon contact

61
Q

a 30% solution of sodium sulfacetamide may be used within 24 hours to combat what

A

eye infection caused by lewisite

62
Q

when is British ant-lewisite indicated

A

systemic involvement of lewisite

63
Q

what is available in a peanut oil suspension for injection

A

dimercaprol

64
Q

greater than 3mg of BAL will cause what

A

severe symptoms

65
Q

what do blood agents interfere with

A

enzyme functions i.e. block oxygen transfer

66
Q

what is the blood agent AC

A

hydrocyanic acid

67
Q

what is the blood agent CK

A

cyanogen chloride

68
Q

when are blood agents in a gaseous state

A

normal temperatures and pressures

69
Q

when do violent convulsions occur after exposure to blood agents

A

20-30 seconds

70
Q

what are the 2 suggested antidotes for blood agents

A

amyl nitrite, sodium thiosulfate

71
Q

what odor is associated with blood agents

A

almonds

72
Q

how is amyl nitrite used

A

2 ampules crushed in hand and held at victims nose (repeated up to 8 ampules)

73
Q

how is sodium thiosulfate administered

A

100-200 mg.kg IV over 9 minutes (speed is key)

74
Q

state four choking agents

A

Phosgene (CG) - most common
Chlorine (CL)
Chloropicrin
Diphosgene

75
Q

what are the physical characteristics of choking agents

A

colorless gas, smells like new mown hay or cut grass

76
Q

when exposed to choking agent there may be no symptoms for up to how long

A

2-6 hours

77
Q

what is the treatment for choking agents

A

complete bed rest

78
Q

incapacitating agents are mainly comprised of what

A

psycho chemicals

79
Q

how are incapacitating agents administered

A

contaminating food/water, released as aerosols

80
Q

how soon do the first symptoms appear when exposed to incapacitating agents

A

30 mins to several hours

81
Q

what is the standard incapacitant in the US

A

3-quinuclidinyl benzilate (BZ)

82
Q

what is the drug of choice for incapacitating agents

A

physostigmine (results show in 4 hours but must be continued)

83
Q

what are 2 categories of harassing agents

A

lacrimators/ vomiting agents

84
Q

what are 2 types of tear gas

A 
chloracetophenone (CN)
orthochlorobenzilidine malanonitrile (CS) - more potent
85
Q

what are 3 principle vomiting agents

A

adamsite (DM)
diphenylchloroarsine (DA)
diphenylcyanoarsine (DC)

86
Q

how are vomiting agents released

A

aerosols

87
Q

what are S/S of vomiting agents

A

strong pepper-like irritation in upper respiratory tract, burning in nose/throat, hypersalivation, headache

88
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why do victims of vomiting agents tend to remove their mask

A

symptoms increase for several mins in spite of adequate protection

89
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how should duties be carried out when exposed to vomiting agents

A

as vigorously as possible

90
Q

what first aid is given for vomiting agents

A

wash and rinse with water, mild analgesic may be given for headache (recovery within 1-3 hours)

91
Q

what are the characteristics of white phosphorus (WP)

A

pale, waxy solid that ignites on contact with air which gives off a hot dense smoke composed of phosphorus pentoxide particles

92
Q

what treatment should be rendered when burning particles of (WP) embed in the skin

A

covered with water, a wet cloth or mud

A 0.5% solution of copper sulfate may be used as a rinse but not dressing

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