Chapter
3: The Prospect of Domestic Bioterrorism
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Discuss the prospect of domestic terrorism and describe the motivational,
technical and organizational factors that may help or hamper the
perpetrators. |
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Chapter
5: Epidemiology of Bioterrorism
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Define indication of intentional release of biologic agent. |
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Describe the precautions laboratory personnel should take when collecting
or handling clinical specimens. |
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Discuss the epidemiology of bioterrorism and differentiate between
a natural outbreak an intentional attack. |
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5. |
List 10 clues that together may constitute proof of intentional
use of biological agent. |
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Chapter
7: Anthrax
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Describe the side effects of taking ciprofloxacin and doxycycline.
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7. |
Describe recommendations made by the CDC for worker safety under
engineering controls, administrative controls, housekeeping controls,
and personal protective equipment. |
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8. |
Implement anthrax worker safety guidelines issued by the CDC. |
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9. |
Describe the epidemiology of naturally occurring anthrax. |
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10. |
Discuss the diagnosis of inhalational anthrax. |
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11. |
Discuss the therapeutic options of anthrax infection. |
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12. |
Discuss infection control and decontamination protocols for anthrax.
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13. |
Describe the procedure for handling suspicious packages or envelopes.
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14. |
Provide medication information to patients about ciprofloxacin,
doxycycline, penicillin, and amoxicillin. |
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15. |
Discuss clinical issues in the prophylaxis, diagnosis, and treatment
of anthrax. |
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Chapter
8: Smallpox
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16. |
Describe various phases of the smallpox disease, symptoms, and degree
of infectiousness. |
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17. |
Answer questions about the smallpox disease and the vaccine. |
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| 18. |
List the categories of people who should not get vaccine. |
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| 19. |
List the steps that one should take after vaccination to minimize
the risk of spreading vaccinia. |
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Chapter 9: Botulism
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Describe three main kinds of botulism and their mode of transmission. |
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21. |
Answer frequently asked questions about botulism. |
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22. |
List symptoms of botulism. |
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23. |
Describe infant botulism, its epidemiology, source of C. botulinum,
and prevention and control. |
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24. |
Describe the clinical syndrome of botulism and provide a diagnosis
of the disease. |
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25. |
Put the use of botulinum toxin as a bioweapon in historical perspective.
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26. |
Describe
the effects of three vitamins that some persons take in large amounts
and explain the risks involved in such mega doses. |
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27. |
List typical symptoms and signs of foodborne botulism. |
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| 28. |
Identify
features of an outbreak that would indicate a bioterrorist attack
with botulinum toxin. |
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| 29. |
Describe the therapy, prophylaxis and decontamination for botulinum
toxin. |
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Chapter
10: Plague
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| 30. |
Answer frequently asked questions about pneumonic and bubonic plague,
their signs and symptoms, and treatment. |
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| 31. |
Describe the role fleas play in the spread of plague to humans.
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| 32. |
Explain the epidemiology of plague. |
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| 33. |
Describe clinical manifestations of bubonic, septicemic, pneumonic,
and pharyngeal plague. |
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| 34. |
Discuss signs and symptoms and laboratory confirmation that can
establish the diagnosis of plague. |
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| 35. |
Describe the treatment for plague. |
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| 36. |
Outline the strategies for the prevention of plague. |
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Chapter
11: Tularemia
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| 37. |
Answer frequently asked questions about tularemia. |
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| 38. |
Describe the signs and symptoms of tularemia. |
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| 39. |
Identify epidemiological indicators that would suggest a bioterrorism
act of inhalational tularemia. |
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40. |
List
six nutrients that are required in larger amounts during pregnancy.
Describe their special roles, and identify four food sources of
each. |
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41. |
Describe the pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of F. tularensis.
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42. |
Describe the treatment of tularemia in adults and children. |
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43. |
Make recommendations for post exposure antibiotic prophylactic treatment
in the event of F. tularensis biological attack. |
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Chapter
12: Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
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44. |
Answer frequently asked questions about the etiology and epidemiology
of viral hemorrhagic fevers. |
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45. |
Describe various ways of preventing and controlling viral hemorrhagic
fevers. |
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46. |
Describe the history and potential of HFVs as biological weapons.
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| 47. |
Describe the clinical manifestations of diseases caused by hemorrhagic
fever viruses. |
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Provide a diagnosis of viral hemorrhagic fevers and treatment options
including drug therapy. |
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Chapter
13: Ricin
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49. |
Answer frequently asked questions about ricin, its signs and symptoms,
and its potential for bioterrorism. |
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Chapter
14: Nerve Agents
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50. |
Answer frequently asked questions about nerve agents, GA, GB, GD
and VX. |
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51. |
Describe the signs and symptoms of nerve agents GA, GB, GD and VX,
and their effects on health. |
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52. |
List the things people can do to protect themselves against VX and
things they should do if they are exposed to VX. |
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53. |
Describe the health effects of nerve agents, GA, GB, GD, and VX.
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54. |
Describe the prehospital management of victims of nerve agent attack.
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Chapter
15: Blister Agents
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55. |
Describe the health effects of sulfur mustard on various body systems. |
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| 56. |
Describe prehospital management of victims exposed to sulfur mustard.
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| 57. |
List general principles of triage for chemical exposures. |
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| 58. |
Describe triage for mustard agent casualties. |
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Chapter
16: Foodborne Illness
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| 59. |
Describe some of the most common foodborne diseases. |
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| 60. |
Identify instances when a doctor should be consulted for a diarrheal
illness. |
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| 61. |
Describe how outbreaks of foodborne disease are detected and investigated.
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62. |
Describe the ways food can become contaminated. |
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63. |
List foods that are most associated with foodborne illness. |
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64. |
State five simple precautions one can take to reduce the risk of
foodborne diseases. |
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65. |
Identify persons who are at particularly high risk to contract a
foodborne illness.
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Chapter
17: Escherichia coli O157:H7
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66. |
List various ways Escherichia coli O157:H7 is spread. |
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67. |
Describe the illness caused by Escherichia coli O157:H7. |
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Chapter 18: Salmonellosis
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68. |
Answer frequently asked questions about salmonellosis, including
how people can catch Salmonella, its health consequences and treatment.
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| 69. |
List eight things one can do to prevent salmonellosis. |
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Chapter
19: Cholera
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| 70. |
List six things a traveler can do to avoid getting cholera. |
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Chapter
20: Shigellosis
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| 71. |
Answer frequently asked questions about shigellosis. |
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| 72. |
List eight tips for preventing the spread of shigellosis. |
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Chapter
21: Brucellosis
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| 73. |
Answer frequently asked questions about brucellosis, such as how
it is transmitted to humans, ways to prevent infection, and its
treatment. |
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Chapter
22: Typhoid Fever
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| 74. |
Answer frequently asked questions about typhoid fever. |
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| 75. |
List steps one can take to avoid typhoid fever. |
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Chapter
24: Injuries and Mass Trauma Events
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| 76. |
Describe symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder. |
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| 77. |
Identify the kind of injuries that occur in mass trauma events.
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| 78. |
List the things health departments should do to prepare for and
subsequent to mass trauma events. |
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| 79. |
Identify various steps one should plan to escape from home, workplace
or hotel. |
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| 80 |
Describe 3 types of burns, their symptoms and early treatment. |
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| 81 |
List signs and symptoms after a mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI).
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| 82 |
Describe the procedure for personal cleaning and disposal of contaminated
clothing. |
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| 83 |
Describe the evacuation procedure in the event of a chemical accident
or attack. |
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| 84 |
Describe how to prepare to shelter in place in case of a chemical
accident or attack. |
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| 85 |
Allay general public’s concerns about the safety of drinking
water. |
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| 86 |
Describe emergency room procedures in chemical hazard emergencies.
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Chapter
25: Bioterrorism Readiness Plan: A Template for Healthcare Facilities
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Develop and implement a bioterrorism readiness plan appropriate
for a particular healthcare facility. |
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| 88 |
Identify 6 features that should alert healthcare providers to the
possibility of a bioterrorism-related outbreak.
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| 89 |
Describe clinical features of anthrax infection, infection control
practices for patient management, and post-exposure management.
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| 90 |
Describe clinical features of botulism infection, infection control
practices for patient management and post-exposure management.
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| 91 |
Describe clinical features of pneumonic plague, infection control
practices for patient management, and post-exposure management.
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