EXERCISES, LESSON 3
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the following exercises by marking the lettered response that
best answers the exercise, by completing the incomplete statement, or by writing the
answer in the space provided at the end of the exercise.
After you have completed all the exercises, turn to "Solutions to Exercises" at the
end of the lesson and check your answers. For each exercise answered incorrectly,
reread the material referenced with the solution.
1.
The basic treatment for a blood agent casualty is to make sure he is properly
______________ and evacuated.
a. Masked.
b. Dressed.
c.
Informed.
d. Secured.
2.
In the field, a masked soldier is showing late signs and symptoms of exposure to a
choking agent. What should you do to help the soldier?
a. Administer atropine until his pulse rate returns to normal.
b. Decontaminate the soldier's face using his M258A1 decontamination kit.
c.
Have the casualty sit down, keep him warm, and evacuate.
d. Nothing. Stay away from him until the symptoms subside.
3.
A soldier was masked in a chemically contaminated area, but accidentally lost one
of his gloves. His exposed hand is red, itches, and hurts. Small blisters are beginning
to form. This soldier was probably exposed to a:
a. Blister agent.
b. Blood agent.
c.
Choking agent.
d. Nerve agent.
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