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A localized terrorist attack involves pepper spray being released at a high school dance. As you respond, the incident commander reports approximately 50 people have been exposed and are calling for the county disaster plan to be implemented. Given the nature of the weapon, which one of the following should you anticipate doing on scene?
 
  A) Irrigating eyes with saline
  B) Administering an aerosolized antidote
  C) Providing positive pressure ventilation
  D) Decontaminating patients with diluted bleach

Question 2

For the patient exposed to a nerve agent, which one of the following signs should the AEMT expect?
 
  A) Dilated pupils
  B) Decreased body temperature
  C) Elevated blood pressure
  D) Increased salivation



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D





 

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