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1
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what does NATO stand for

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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what color is the NBC chemical marker

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yellow background with red text

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what color is the NBC biological marker

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blue background with red text

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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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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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what shape are the NBC contamination markers

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

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what does the M40 FPM consist of

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

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how is an NBC attack expressed vocally

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GAS-GAS-GAS

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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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how is an NBC attack expressed by percussion

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metal on metal, metal triangles, sirens, intermittent horns

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where should you rifle be placed when donning a FPM

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between legs

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where should headgear be placed when donning FPM

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on rifle

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what piece should be covered on the FPM to clear it

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the outlet valve

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

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field concentrations of chemical and biological agents

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

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9 seconds + 6 sec to put hood in place

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what lead to the concept of MOPP

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

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commander can adjust the MOPP protection through how many levels

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6

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18
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what is “MOPP ready”

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when mask is carried

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19
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what is MOPP level 0

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MOPP gear available but not worn

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20
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how long does it take to use M256A1

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approx. 15 mins

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21
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what advantage does M256A1 have over M8 and M9

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can detect a greater number of agents to include vapor hazards

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how many rolls of M9 tape are issued to a squad

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1

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23
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where is M9 tape worn

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ankles, wrists and biceps outside protective clothing

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what is the purpose of M9 Tape

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detect presence of chemical agents but not identify it

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what is M9 tape primarily used on
barley visible droplets
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what color will M9 tape turn once in contact with contamination
light pink, reddish brown or violet tint
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what is M8 paper primarily used on
suspected liquid forms
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how much M8 paper should be used to test liquid
half sheet if perforated
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what can some decontaminants produce on M8 papers
false positives
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what are the 3 levels of decontamination
immediate, operational, thorough
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what are the 3 immediate decon techniques
skin decon, personnel wipe down, operators spray down
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what are the 2 operational decon techniques
vehicle wash down, MOPP gear exchange
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what are the 3 thorough decon techniques
detailed troop, detailed equipment, detailed aircraft
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during nuclear attack one should lay down with the head in what direction
toward the blast
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during a nuclear attack one should lay face down for how long
90 seconds or until debris has stopped falling
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what are the physical characteristics of nerve agents
odorless, almost colorless liquids, varying greatly in viscosity and volatility
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nerve agents can penetrate cloth in what form
liquid or vapor
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what material is resistant to nerve agents
butyl rubber and synthetics such as polyester
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what do nerve agents inhibit
normal transmission of nerve impulses in the parasympathetic autonomic nervous system
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nerve agent reaction with cholinesterase tends to be
irreversible
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when will nerve agents cause the pupils to constrict
when intoxicated by vapor
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when will nerve agents cause local muscular twitching
exposure to skin
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nerve agent antidotes should not be given for what purpose
preventative
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service members are issued how many 2mg atropine auto injectors
3
45
service members are issued how many 600mg 2-PAM CL
3
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atropine should be administered how frequently
every 15 mins until atropinization occurs ( noted by tachycardia and dry mouth)
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what will atropine alone not relieve
respiratory muscle failure
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pralidoxime chloride is used to regenerate what
blocked cholinesterase
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atropine should be held firmly at the injection site for at least how long
10 seconds
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non medical personnel may give how many sets of 2-PAM CL
3 at 15 min intervals PRN
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what are the 3 common blister agents
mustard (HD), Nitrogen Mustard ( HN), Lewisite (L)
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when do mustards manifest symptoms
several hours after exposure
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what do mustards attack
eyes, respiratory tract, skin
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treatment for mustard
none (supportive in nature)
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what are the physical characteristics of mustard (blister) agents
oily, colorless, or pale yellow liquids, sparingly soluble in water. HN less volatile and more persistent than HD
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photophobia is caused by what agent
Mustard (blister)
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mustard causes blistering in what time frame
12-48 hours
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lewisite is an
arsenical
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what are the physical characteristics of lewisite
light to dark brown liquid that vaporizes quickly
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when does lewisite cause intense pain
upon contact
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a 30% solution of sodium sulfacetamide may be used within 24 hours to combat what
eye infection caused by lewisite
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when is British ant-lewisite indicated
systemic involvement of lewisite
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what is available in a peanut oil suspension for injection
dimercaprol
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greater than 3mg of BAL will cause what
severe symptoms
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what do blood agents interfere with
enzyme functions i.e. block oxygen transfer
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what is the blood agent AC
hydrocyanic acid
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what is the blood agent CK
cyanogen chloride
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when are blood agents in a gaseous state
normal temperatures and pressures
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when do violent convulsions occur after exposure to blood agents
20-30 seconds
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what are the 2 suggested antidotes for blood agents
amyl nitrite, sodium thiosulfate
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what odor is associated with blood agents
almonds
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how is amyl nitrite used
2 ampules crushed in hand and held at victims nose (repeated up to 8 ampules)
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how is sodium thiosulfate administered
100-200 mg.kg IV over 9 minutes (speed is key)
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state four choking agents
Phosgene (CG) - most common Chlorine (CL) Chloropicrin Diphosgene
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what are the physical characteristics of choking agents
colorless gas, smells like new mown hay or cut grass
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when exposed to choking agent there may be no symptoms for up to how long
2-6 hours
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what is the treatment for choking agents
complete bed rest
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incapacitating agents are mainly comprised of what
psycho chemicals
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how are incapacitating agents administered
contaminating food/water, released as aerosols
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how soon do the first symptoms appear when exposed to incapacitating agents
30 mins to several hours
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what is the standard incapacitant in the US
3-quinuclidinyl benzilate (BZ)
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what is the drug of choice for incapacitating agents
physostigmine (results show in 4 hours but must be continued)
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what are 2 categories of harassing agents
lacrimators/ vomiting agents
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what are 2 types of tear gas
``` chloracetophenone (CN) orthochlorobenzilidine malanonitrile (CS) - more potent ```
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what are 3 principle vomiting agents
adamsite (DM) diphenylchloroarsine (DA) diphenylcyanoarsine (DC)
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how are vomiting agents released
aerosols
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what are S/S of vomiting agents
strong pepper-like irritation in upper respiratory tract, burning in nose/throat, hypersalivation, headache
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why do victims of vomiting agents tend to remove their mask
symptoms increase for several mins in spite of adequate protection
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how should duties be carried out when exposed to vomiting agents
as vigorously as possible
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what first aid is given for vomiting agents
wash and rinse with water, mild analgesic may be given for headache (recovery within 1-3 hours)
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what are the characteristics of white phosphorus (WP)
pale, waxy solid that ignites on contact with air which gives off a hot dense smoke composed of phosphorus pentoxide particles
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what treatment should be rendered when burning particles of (WP) embed in the skin
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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