Exam 23: Bioterrorism

When monitoring a client for the first symptoms of radiation sickness,the nurse expects to note:

The community health nurse is presenting a teaching session about anthrax (Bacillus anthracis)and terrorism.The nurse includes which of the following as routes of transmission for anthrax (Bacillus anthracis)? (Select all that apply. )

Which of the following is NOT an example of nerve agents?

The priority intervention for a victim exposed to ricin is to:

The nurse suspects the client has had exposure to a chemical blood agent,such as cyanide.Which of the following symptoms of exposure would the nurse expect to note?

In an emergency situation,which interventions should the nurse take during initial care of a client suspected of exposure to anthrax? (Select all that apply)

The nurse providing community preparedness course would include the possible use of chemical warfare agents in the program.Which of the following would NOT be included in this course?

Which priority actions would the first responder take when suspecting a victim has had exposure to ricin? (Place in order,starting with the highest priority. ) ____ remove from exposed area or get outside ____ seek medical attention ____ do not remove clothing over head,cut off and double bag ____ wash the entire body with large amounts of soap and lukewarm water ____ remove contacts or glasses and rinse eyes

Each facility is required to have an emergency operations plan (EOP),which should include which of the following information? (Select all that apply. )

Which of the following are NOT nicotinic effects of sarin exposure?

One function of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)is:

At the scene of a terrorist attack,the nurse assists with triaging victims.Which victim should be seen as first priority or most urgent? (Select all that apply. )

Nerve agents are powerful acetylcholesterase inhibitors that affect the body by altering cholinergic synaptic transmission at all of the following places EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements about the bubonic plague is NOT true?

In the event of a terrorist attack,which individuals are identified as those who will be "first responders"? (Select all that apply. )

The nurse is aware that the Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response is one of the branches of which federal agency?

When teaching a client the most effective way to be pro-active against possible biological attacks,the nurse identifies:

A client has been ill for 4 days and was diagnosed with bubonic plague.The nurse expects to note which of the following symptoms in this client? (Select all that apply)

The nurse anticipates the client exposed to sarin through ingestion will be treated with which of the following known antidotes?

Which statement is TRUE regarding purpose of the Stafford Act?