Emergency Preparedness Response Course (EPRC) - Clinician 8
Hr Questions and Answers |Fall 2026/2027 Update
Question 1
A patient suffering blast effect presents with dyspnea, some hearing loss, and tinnitus following an explosion. Which of the
following is NOT a likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer
Intestinal rupture
Question 2
Following a nuclear detonation, some of the casualties with survivable injuries are possibly contaminated with
radiological material. Which of the below courses of action is most appropriate for the situation?
Correct Answer
Treat all life-threatening injuries first.
Question 3
An explosion casualty suffering from crush injuries of the lower extremities has been admitted to your hospital with severe
hyperkalemia. What emergency treatment is NOT recommended?
Correct Answer
Limit fluids.
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,Question 4
A patient is suffering from painful, highly corrosive burns similar to acid, and wheals have begun to appear on the skin.
Which vesicant (blister agent) is suspected?
Correct Answer
Phosgene oxime
Question 5
You are certain that your patient, who is now convulsing from nerve agent exposure, has already received three MARK
1/ATNAA kits and their diazepam. What else should be done?
Correct Answer
All of the Above
Provide ventilator assistance, oxygen, and IV fluids
Administer more atropine to reduce secretions and relax the airway
Give more diazepam to prevent seizures
Question 6
Wearing PPE can put the responder at considerable risk both physically and psychologically. Which of the following is NOT
considered a risk factor?
Correct Answer
Hyperactivity
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,Question 7
What type of laboratory test(s) would NOT be conducted if you suspect a patient has contracted plague?
Correct Answer
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
Question 8
Which of these are fast-acting compounds that attack oxygen-dependent tissues known to be particularly sensitive tothese
compounds?
Correct Answer
Cyanide Compounds
Question 9
In industry, cyanide compounds are widely used during:
Correct Answer
All of the Above
Plastic production
Gold and silver extraction
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, Question 10
Which post disaster phase is generally characterized by optimism due to an infusion of resources?
Correct Answer
Honeymoon phase
Question 11
Select the three components, in correct order of administration, utilized in the treatment for cyanide exposure.
Correct Answer
Amyl nitrite, sodium nitrite, sodium thiosulfate
Question 12
Which of the following statements does NOT describe spores produced by Bacillus anthracis, causative agent of
anthrax?
Correct Answer
Sensitive to UV light.
Question 13
One of the contributing factors to stress reactions is the physical factor. Which of the following is associated with this
factor?
Correct Answer
worries about others (correct)
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Hr Questions and Answers |Fall 2026/2027 Update
Question 1
A patient suffering blast effect presents with dyspnea, some hearing loss, and tinnitus following an explosion. Which of the
following is NOT a likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer
Intestinal rupture
Question 2
Following a nuclear detonation, some of the casualties with survivable injuries are possibly contaminated with
radiological material. Which of the below courses of action is most appropriate for the situation?
Correct Answer
Treat all life-threatening injuries first.
Question 3
An explosion casualty suffering from crush injuries of the lower extremities has been admitted to your hospital with severe
hyperkalemia. What emergency treatment is NOT recommended?
Correct Answer
Limit fluids.
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,Question 4
A patient is suffering from painful, highly corrosive burns similar to acid, and wheals have begun to appear on the skin.
Which vesicant (blister agent) is suspected?
Correct Answer
Phosgene oxime
Question 5
You are certain that your patient, who is now convulsing from nerve agent exposure, has already received three MARK
1/ATNAA kits and their diazepam. What else should be done?
Correct Answer
All of the Above
Provide ventilator assistance, oxygen, and IV fluids
Administer more atropine to reduce secretions and relax the airway
Give more diazepam to prevent seizures
Question 6
Wearing PPE can put the responder at considerable risk both physically and psychologically. Which of the following is NOT
considered a risk factor?
Correct Answer
Hyperactivity
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,Question 7
What type of laboratory test(s) would NOT be conducted if you suspect a patient has contracted plague?
Correct Answer
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
Question 8
Which of these are fast-acting compounds that attack oxygen-dependent tissues known to be particularly sensitive tothese
compounds?
Correct Answer
Cyanide Compounds
Question 9
In industry, cyanide compounds are widely used during:
Correct Answer
All of the Above
Plastic production
Gold and silver extraction
Hide tanning
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, Question 10
Which post disaster phase is generally characterized by optimism due to an infusion of resources?
Correct Answer
Honeymoon phase
Question 11
Select the three components, in correct order of administration, utilized in the treatment for cyanide exposure.
Correct Answer
Amyl nitrite, sodium nitrite, sodium thiosulfate
Question 12
Which of the following statements does NOT describe spores produced by Bacillus anthracis, causative agent of
anthrax?
Correct Answer
Sensitive to UV light.
Question 13
One of the contributing factors to stress reactions is the physical factor. Which of the following is associated with this
factor?
Correct Answer
worries about others (correct)
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