Evaluation of Individual Learning Objectives

Bioterrorism


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Please indicate your responses next to each learning objective and submit it as part of the course assignment.



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Chapter 3: The Prospect of Domestic Bioterrorism

1.
Discuss the prospect of domestic terrorism and describe the motivational, technical and organizational factors that may help or hamper the perpetrators. A B C D

Chapter 5: Epidemiology of Bioterrorism

2.
Define indication of intentional release of biologic agent. A B C D
3.
Describe the precautions laboratory personnel should take when collecting or handling clinical specimens. A B C D
4.
Discuss the epidemiology of bioterrorism and differentiate between a natural outbreak an intentional attack. A B C D
5.
List 10 clues that together may constitute proof of intentional use of biological agent. A B C D

Chapter 7: Anthrax

6.
Describe the side effects of taking ciprofloxacin and doxycycline. A B C D
7.
Describe recommendations made by the CDC for worker safety under engineering controls, administrative controls, housekeeping controls, and personal protective equipment. A B C D
8.
Implement anthrax worker safety guidelines issued by the CDC. A B C D
9.
Describe the epidemiology of naturally occurring anthrax. A B C D
10.
Discuss the diagnosis of inhalational anthrax. A B C D
11.
Discuss the therapeutic options of anthrax infection. A B C D
12.
Discuss infection control and decontamination protocols for anthrax. A B C D
13.
Describe the procedure for handling suspicious packages or envelopes. A B C D
14.
Provide medication information to patients about ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, penicillin, and amoxicillin. A B C D
15.
Discuss clinical issues in the prophylaxis, diagnosis, and treatment of anthrax. A B C D

Chapter 8: Smallpox

16.
Describe various phases of the smallpox disease, symptoms, and degree of infectiousness. A B C D
17.
Answer questions about the smallpox disease and the vaccine. A B C D
18. List the categories of people who should not get vaccine. A B C D
19. List the steps that one should take after vaccination to minimize the risk of spreading vaccinia. A B C D

Chapter 9: Botulism

20. Describe three main kinds of botulism and their mode of transmission. A B C D
21.
Answer frequently asked questions about botulism. A B C D
22.
List symptoms of botulism. A B C D
23.
Describe infant botulism, its epidemiology, source of C. botulinum, and prevention and control. A B C D
24.
Describe the clinical syndrome of botulism and provide a diagnosis of the disease. A B C D
25.
Put the use of botulinum toxin as a bioweapon in historical perspective. A B C D
26.
Describe the effects of three vitamins that some persons take in large amounts and explain the risks involved in such mega doses. A B C D
27.
List typical symptoms and signs of foodborne botulism. A B C D
28. Identify features of an outbreak that would indicate a bioterrorist attack with botulinum toxin. A B C D
29. Describe the therapy, prophylaxis and decontamination for botulinum toxin. A B C D

Chapter 10: Plague

30. Answer frequently asked questions about pneumonic and bubonic plague, their signs and symptoms, and treatment. A B C D
31. Describe the role fleas play in the spread of plague to humans. A B C D
32. Explain the epidemiology of plague. A B C D
33. Describe clinical manifestations of bubonic, septicemic, pneumonic, and pharyngeal plague. A B C D
34. Discuss signs and symptoms and laboratory confirmation that can establish the diagnosis of plague. A B C D
35. Describe the treatment for plague. A B C D
36. Outline the strategies for the prevention of plague. A B C D

Chapter 11: Tularemia

37. Answer frequently asked questions about tularemia. A B C D
38. Describe the signs and symptoms of tularemia. A B C D
39. Identify epidemiological indicators that would suggest a bioterrorism act of inhalational tularemia. A B C D
40.
List six nutrients that are required in larger amounts during pregnancy. Describe their special roles, and identify four food sources of each. A B C D
41.
Describe the pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of F. tularensis. A B C D
42.
Describe the treatment of tularemia in adults and children. A B C D
43.
Make recommendations for post exposure antibiotic prophylactic treatment in the event of F. tularensis biological attack. A B C D

Chapter 12: Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers

44.
Answer frequently asked questions about the etiology and epidemiology of viral hemorrhagic fevers. A B C D
45.
Describe various ways of preventing and controlling viral hemorrhagic fevers. A B C D
46.
Describe the history and potential of HFVs as biological weapons. A B C D
47. Describe the clinical manifestations of diseases caused by hemorrhagic fever viruses. A B C D
48. 48. Provide a diagnosis of viral hemorrhagic fevers and treatment options including drug therapy. A B C D

Chapter 13: Ricin

49.
Answer frequently asked questions about ricin, its signs and symptoms, and its potential for bioterrorism. A B C D

Chapter 14: Nerve Agents

50.
Answer frequently asked questions about nerve agents, GA, GB, GD and VX. A B C D
51.
Describe the signs and symptoms of nerve agents GA, GB, GD and VX, and their effects on health. A B C D
52.
List the things people can do to protect themselves against VX and things they should do if they are exposed to VX. A B C D
53.
Describe the health effects of nerve agents, GA, GB, GD, and VX. A B C D
54.
Describe the prehospital management of victims of nerve agent attack. A B C D

Chapter 15: Blister Agents

55.
Describe the health effects of sulfur mustard on various body systems. A B C D
56. Describe prehospital management of victims exposed to sulfur mustard. A B C D
57. List general principles of triage for chemical exposures. A B C D
58. Describe triage for mustard agent casualties. A B C D

Chapter 16: Foodborne Illness

59. Describe some of the most common foodborne diseases. A B C D
60. Identify instances when a doctor should be consulted for a diarrheal illness. A B C D
61. Describe how outbreaks of foodborne disease are detected and investigated.
A B C D
62.
Describe the ways food can become contaminated. A B C D
63.
List foods that are most associated with foodborne illness. A B C D
64.
State five simple precautions one can take to reduce the risk of foodborne diseases. A B C D
65.
Identify persons who are at particularly high risk to contract a foodborne illness.
A B C D

Chapter 17: Escherichia coli O157:H7

66.
List various ways Escherichia coli O157:H7 is spread. A B C D
67.
Describe the illness caused by Escherichia coli O157:H7. A B C D

Chapter 18: Salmonellosis

68.
Answer frequently asked questions about salmonellosis, including how people can catch Salmonella, its health consequences and treatment. A B C D
69. List eight things one can do to prevent salmonellosis. A B C D

Chapter 19: Cholera

70. List six things a traveler can do to avoid getting cholera. A B C D

Chapter 20: Shigellosis


71. Answer frequently asked questions about shigellosis. A B C D
72. List eight tips for preventing the spread of shigellosis. A B C D

Chapter 21: Brucellosis

73. Answer frequently asked questions about brucellosis, such as how it is transmitted to humans, ways to prevent infection, and its treatment. A B C D

Chapter 22: Typhoid Fever

74. Answer frequently asked questions about typhoid fever. A B C D
75. List steps one can take to avoid typhoid fever. A B C D

Chapter 24: Injuries and Mass Trauma Events

76. Describe symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder. A B C D
77. Identify the kind of injuries that occur in mass trauma events. A B C D
78. List the things health departments should do to prepare for and subsequent to mass trauma events. A B C D
79. Identify various steps one should plan to escape from home, workplace or hotel. A B C D
80 Describe 3 types of burns, their symptoms and early treatment. A B C D
81 List signs and symptoms after a mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI). A B C D
82 Describe the procedure for personal cleaning and disposal of contaminated clothing. A B C D
83 Describe the evacuation procedure in the event of a chemical accident or attack. A B C D
84 Describe how to prepare to shelter in place in case of a chemical accident or attack. A B C D
85 Allay general public’s concerns about the safety of drinking water. A B C D
86 Describe emergency room procedures in chemical hazard emergencies. A B C D

Chapter 25: Bioterrorism Readiness Plan: A Template for Healthcare Facilities

87 Develop and implement a bioterrorism readiness plan appropriate for a particular healthcare facility. A B C D
88 Identify 6 features that should alert healthcare providers to the possibility of a bioterrorism-related outbreak.
A B C D
89 Describe clinical features of anthrax infection, infection control practices for patient management, and post-exposure management. A B C D
90 Describe clinical features of botulism infection, infection control practices for patient management and post-exposure management.
A B C D
91 Describe clinical features of pneumonic plague, infection control practices for patient management, and post-exposure management. A B C D
 




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