PHT 2162 Bioterrorism Exam Accurate 2023-24 Exam
Updated
Bioterrorism: - ANSWER: -A deliberate release of viruses, bacteria, or other germs
(agents) used to cause illness or death in people, animals or plants.
How can Biologic Agents be spread? (3) - ANSWER: -Air
-Water
-Food
Why do terrorists use biologic agents? (2) - ANSWER: -These agents can be extremely
difficult to detect.
-The agents do not cause illness for several hours to several days.
Bioterrorism Preparedness for Nurses: - ANSWER: The continual process of nurses
becoming better prepared to recognize and respond to a bio-terrorism attack.
Bioterrorism: Nursing Role in Surveillance
(3) - ANSWER: -Early recognition & detection of infectious diseases is important;
-Early recognition allows providers to administer effective prophylactic treatment in
a timely manner
-And minimizes the opportunity for transmission of the agent.
Why is early diagnosis of patients infected with biologic agents complicated?
(2) - ANSWER: -Symptoms of many biological agents resemble those of the flu.
-Many providers in the U.S. lack clinical experience with most of the agents that
could be used as weapons.
How are Nurses involved with Bioterrorism surveillance: (2) - ANSWER: -Nurses are
frequently the first contact a patient has with the health care system.
-Nurses may find themselves identifying the presence of infectious diseases, tracking
& identifying cases, notifying proper authorities & implementing disease
containment programs
What is CBRINE: - ANSWER: -Chemical
-Biological
-Radiological
-Nuclear
-Energetic/Explosive
What is a weapon of mass destruction? - ANSWER: -A device or material specifically
designed to produce casualties or terror.
, Anxiety in Emergency Event: - ANSWER: -Anxiety caused by emergency and disaster
events may lead to the misinterpretation of anxiety symptoms as signs of a medical
condition.
Psychological Casualties of Emergency Event: Fear of (6) - ANSWER: -Self-isolation
and self-quarantine
-Death
-Grotesque disease symptoms
-Contagion with family and in community
-Not being able to be treated or the uncertainty about the effectiveness of
prescribed treatment
-Loss of limbs
In a Bioterrorism Event How do we maintain evidence: (2) - ANSWER: -Collect:
Clothing, Embedded foreign bodies, Lab Specimens.
-Chain of custody must be maintained. A form will account for all persons handling
the sample and is considered confidential. It must be kept in a secure location. Those
signing the form may be called to testify in a criminal proceeding.
Evidence collection: (2)
TO READ: - ANSWER: -In order to prevent the degradation of biological fluid stains
and the loss of hairs, fibers, or other trace evidence, clothing and other evidence
specimens must be air dried and then sealed in paper or cardboard containers.
-Package each item in the designated envelopes provided. If the containers are
plastic, moisture remaining in the evidence items will be sealed in, making it possible
for bacteria to quickly destroy biological evidence. Unlike plastic, paper 'breathes',
and allows moisture to escape.
-Each envelop should be taped closed. The examiner's initials should be written on
the envelope along with the contents, date, and time of the evidence collected. Seal
the envelope / package and secure it.
PPE: - ANSWER: -Personal Protective Equipment.
-Provides a shield between you and contaminant.
What is needed for PPE to be effective: - ANSWER: -The equipment must prevent
you from being contaminated by airborne or surface agents.
PPE Level A: - ANSWER: -Highest level of protection.
-SCBA (Self-contained Breathing Apparatus) or supplied-air respirator with fully
encapsulating chemical protective suit capable of maintaining a positive air pressure
within the suit.
PPE Level B: - ANSWER: -SCBA or supplied-air respirator with chemical-resistant
clothing. Does not include a positive-pressure suit.
Updated
Bioterrorism: - ANSWER: -A deliberate release of viruses, bacteria, or other germs
(agents) used to cause illness or death in people, animals or plants.
How can Biologic Agents be spread? (3) - ANSWER: -Air
-Water
-Food
Why do terrorists use biologic agents? (2) - ANSWER: -These agents can be extremely
difficult to detect.
-The agents do not cause illness for several hours to several days.
Bioterrorism Preparedness for Nurses: - ANSWER: The continual process of nurses
becoming better prepared to recognize and respond to a bio-terrorism attack.
Bioterrorism: Nursing Role in Surveillance
(3) - ANSWER: -Early recognition & detection of infectious diseases is important;
-Early recognition allows providers to administer effective prophylactic treatment in
a timely manner
-And minimizes the opportunity for transmission of the agent.
Why is early diagnosis of patients infected with biologic agents complicated?
(2) - ANSWER: -Symptoms of many biological agents resemble those of the flu.
-Many providers in the U.S. lack clinical experience with most of the agents that
could be used as weapons.
How are Nurses involved with Bioterrorism surveillance: (2) - ANSWER: -Nurses are
frequently the first contact a patient has with the health care system.
-Nurses may find themselves identifying the presence of infectious diseases, tracking
& identifying cases, notifying proper authorities & implementing disease
containment programs
What is CBRINE: - ANSWER: -Chemical
-Biological
-Radiological
-Nuclear
-Energetic/Explosive
What is a weapon of mass destruction? - ANSWER: -A device or material specifically
designed to produce casualties or terror.
, Anxiety in Emergency Event: - ANSWER: -Anxiety caused by emergency and disaster
events may lead to the misinterpretation of anxiety symptoms as signs of a medical
condition.
Psychological Casualties of Emergency Event: Fear of (6) - ANSWER: -Self-isolation
and self-quarantine
-Death
-Grotesque disease symptoms
-Contagion with family and in community
-Not being able to be treated or the uncertainty about the effectiveness of
prescribed treatment
-Loss of limbs
In a Bioterrorism Event How do we maintain evidence: (2) - ANSWER: -Collect:
Clothing, Embedded foreign bodies, Lab Specimens.
-Chain of custody must be maintained. A form will account for all persons handling
the sample and is considered confidential. It must be kept in a secure location. Those
signing the form may be called to testify in a criminal proceeding.
Evidence collection: (2)
TO READ: - ANSWER: -In order to prevent the degradation of biological fluid stains
and the loss of hairs, fibers, or other trace evidence, clothing and other evidence
specimens must be air dried and then sealed in paper or cardboard containers.
-Package each item in the designated envelopes provided. If the containers are
plastic, moisture remaining in the evidence items will be sealed in, making it possible
for bacteria to quickly destroy biological evidence. Unlike plastic, paper 'breathes',
and allows moisture to escape.
-Each envelop should be taped closed. The examiner's initials should be written on
the envelope along with the contents, date, and time of the evidence collected. Seal
the envelope / package and secure it.
PPE: - ANSWER: -Personal Protective Equipment.
-Provides a shield between you and contaminant.
What is needed for PPE to be effective: - ANSWER: -The equipment must prevent
you from being contaminated by airborne or surface agents.
PPE Level A: - ANSWER: -Highest level of protection.
-SCBA (Self-contained Breathing Apparatus) or supplied-air respirator with fully
encapsulating chemical protective suit capable of maintaining a positive air pressure
within the suit.
PPE Level B: - ANSWER: -SCBA or supplied-air respirator with chemical-resistant
clothing. Does not include a positive-pressure suit.
