Pm3110 Quiz 2
* Q: Do's and dont's in biological disaster? * Answer Part 1 of 11
Dos & Don'ts in a Biological DisasterBeforeChildren and older adults are particularly vulnerable to biological agents. Ensure from a doctor/the nearest hospital that all the required or suggested * Answer Part 2 of 11 immunizations are up to date.DuringIn the event of a biological attack, public health officials may not immediately be able to provide information on what you should do. It will take time to determine * Answer Part 3 of 11 what the illness is, how it should be treated, and who is in danger. Close the doors and windows when a biological attack is imminent.Watch television, listen to radio, or check the Internet for * Answer Part 4 of 11
official
news and information including signs and symptoms of the disease, areas in danger, if medications or vaccinations are being distributed, and where you should seek medical attention if you * Answer Part 5 of 11 become ill.The first evidence of an attack may be when you notice symptoms of the disease caused by exposure to an agent. Be suspicious of any symptoms you notice, but do not assume that any illness * Answer Part 6 of 11 is a result of the attack.Use common sense and practice good hygiene.However, if you notice of an unusual and suspicious substance nearby:Move away quickly.Cover your head and noseWash with soap and * Answer Part 7 of 11 water.Listen to the media for official instructions.Seek medical attention if you become sick.If you are exposed to a biological agent:Ultra efficient filter masks can be usedFollow official * Answer Part 8 of 11 instructions for disposal of contaminated items such as bag and cloths.Take bath with soap and put on clean clothes.Seek medical assistance. If required and advised, stay away from others or even * Answer Part 9 of 11 quarantined.AfterPay close attention to all official warnings and instructions on how to proceed. The delivery of medical services for a biological event may be handled differently to respond to * Answer Part 10 of 11 increased demand. The basic public health procedures and medical protocols for handling exposure to biological agents are the same as for any infectious disease. It is important for you to pay * Answer Part 11 of 11 attention to official instructions via radio, television, and emergency alert systems. *
Dos & Don'ts in a Biological DisasterBeforeChildren and older adults are particularly vulnerable to biological agents. Ensure from a doctor/the nearest hospital that all the required or suggested * Answer Part 2 of 11 immunizations are up to date.DuringIn the event of a biological attack, public health officials may not immediately be able to provide information on what you should do. It will take time to determine * Answer Part 3 of 11 what the illness is, how it should be treated, and who is in danger. Close the doors and windows when a biological attack is imminent.Watch television, listen to radio, or check the Internet for * Answer Part 4 of 11
official
news and information including signs and symptoms of the disease, areas in danger, if medications or vaccinations are being distributed, and where you should seek medical attention if you * Answer Part 5 of 11 become ill.The first evidence of an attack may be when you notice symptoms of the disease caused by exposure to an agent. Be suspicious of any symptoms you notice, but do not assume that any illness * Answer Part 6 of 11 is a result of the attack.Use common sense and practice good hygiene.However, if you notice of an unusual and suspicious substance nearby:Move away quickly.Cover your head and noseWash with soap and * Answer Part 7 of 11 water.Listen to the media for official instructions.Seek medical attention if you become sick.If you are exposed to a biological agent:Ultra efficient filter masks can be usedFollow official * Answer Part 8 of 11 instructions for disposal of contaminated items such as bag and cloths.Take bath with soap and put on clean clothes.Seek medical assistance. If required and advised, stay away from others or even * Answer Part 9 of 11 quarantined.AfterPay close attention to all official warnings and instructions on how to proceed. The delivery of medical services for a biological event may be handled differently to respond to * Answer Part 10 of 11 increased demand. The basic public health procedures and medical protocols for handling exposure to biological agents are the same as for any infectious disease. It is important for you to pay * Answer Part 11 of 11 attention to official instructions via radio, television, and emergency alert systems. *