In the preparedness phase for disasters, the community plans for a possible terrorist attack using anthrax as the weapon of destruction. What treatments and/or preparations would be needed?
a. Vaccines and Level B Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
b. Treatment for burns, decontamination, and Level A PPE
c. Social distance determination, decontamination for radioactive fallout
d. Identify and detect incendiary devices, treatment for burns and propellants
ANS: A
Correct: Anthrax is a biologic weapon and requires Level B protection since it is a known agent and can be carried in wind or surfaces. Timing of treatment is critical and vaccines are available.
Incorrect:
b. Treatment for burns, decontamination, and Level A PPE would be appropriate for radiologic rather than biologic method of attack.
c Nuclear attacks involve radioactive fallout with risk for contamination to the water supply.
d. Explosive attacks are the most common means of attack such as suicide bombers. Treatments for burns and injuries from propellants from bombs are needed.
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