Basic Level Pre-Course Reading

Annex A: Answers to Review Questions
2. What actions can you take to practice agent avoidance techniques?
Avoid contact and exposure to the contaminant. Do not touch exposed or potentially
exposed people without wearing correct PPE. Evaluate risk at the scene and
employ the correct equipment. (See Section 4.1 for more information.)
Chapter 5 - Control the Situation
1. Explain why an Emergency Washdown process should be implemented.
The intent of Emergency Washdown is to deal with potentially contaminated
casualties using the resources on hand until additional resources arrive to set up the
Decontamination process. The immediate implementation of an Emergency
Washdown in cases where exposed casualties are displaying severe signs and
symptoms of contamination will be critical in saving lives.
2. Why is it important to understand the Decontamination process?
First responders with Basic level CBRN training may be assisting with
decontamination procedures. Proper decontamination can limit the impact of a
CBRN incident and ultimately save lives.
Chapter 6 - Casualty Management
1. The main objective of mass casualty triage is to:
a) Provide optimal care for all
b) Treat those that are most seriously injured first
c) Treat the greatest number for the greatest good
d) To transport as may victims as possible away from the incident site
2. “Bull-horn first aid” is:
a) Only used when treating patients suffering from the effects of radiation
b) Used when you cannot go near or safely touch casualties
c) Used to direct victims to the nearest hospitals
d) Used for crowd control
3. The most important thing to remember when transporting patients is:
a) Transport decontaminated patients if necessary
b) Transport the most critically injured first
c) Transport the casualties to hospitals as quickly as possible
d) Ideally transport only decontaminated patients
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