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A-List Agents Review

You must answer all 5 questions correctly to receive 30 minutes continuing education. Choose the best answer. 

1. All of the following are considered "A List Agents" and are extremely dangerous - EXCEPT:
a. OC Spray
b. Small Pox
c. Anthrax
d. Plague
2. They are considered "A List Agents" because..
a. They can be easily disseminated or transmitted from person to person.
b. They have high mortality rates and potential for a major public health impact.
c. They could potentially cause public panic and social disruption.
a. a, b, and c are all correct.
b. a, b, and c are all incorrect
c. a and c are correct
d. b and c are correct.

 

3. Patients who are exposed to a suspected bio agent should be completely decon'ed on scene using a solution of...
a. Bio-a-gento a-go-go
b. Peroxide
c. Bleach
d. Betadine

 

4. Proper PPE for pre-hospital health care workers caring for these suspected patients would include all of the following EXCEPT...
a. Air packs supplied from the fire department
b. N-95 HEPPA masks
c. Protective gowns
d. Patton's favorite gloves of the week

 

5. Proper treatment for the patient would include...
a. Placing a N-95 HEPPA mask on the patient
b. Emergent RSI protocol for all patients
c. Placing a conventional surgical mask on the patient
d. Emergent IV access for all patients