Table 1 Distribution of correct responses to the questionnaire items before (pre) and after (post) training (n = 34)

1

One of the following is an example of chemical removal of contaminant

18

46.15%

31

86.11%

72.22%

2

Checklist of communication with clinical toxicology include:

31

79.49%

33

91.67%

6.45%

3

Which statement is true regarding the reactivity of hazardous materials with water?

6

15.38%

16

44.44%

166.67%

4

During a HAZMAT incident, when do patients need to be decontaminated?

11

28.21%

13

36.11%

18.18%

5

Persistence of Chemical agent cause effects long after release. Which of these agents has the most persistency:

3

7.69%

24

66.67%

700.00%

6

Nerve agent poisoning may be rapidly fatal. Beside appropriate decontamination, which of the following should be administered?

6

15.38%

19

52.78%

216.67%

7

All of the following agents are blistering agents except?

16

41.03%

30

83.33%

87.50%

8

Which the following clinical effects would be least likely to occur from exposure from sulfur mustard?

14

35.90%

14

38.89%

0.00%

9

What is the primary objective at any hazardous materials` release?

18

46.15%

24

66.67%

33.33%

10

Which of the following statements about a spill in which wind is blowing from north is correct?

8

20.51%

23

63.89%

187.50%

11

When you should call the Poison Control Center:

8

20.51%

14

38.89%

75.00%

12

Regarding Chemical Protective clothing which of the following is incorrect:

12

30.77%

14

38.89%

16.67%

13

The Clinical Toxicologist of the 24 h information /consultation services of the PCC will provide the specialist on duty with further instructions and advice about the following, all are true except one:

9

23.08%

2

5.56%

−77.78%

14

Which the following chemical agents caused the greatest number of fatalities in World war1?

7

17.95%

30

83.33%

328.57%

15

During the decontamination of critical ill victims, which body area requires particular attention?

20

51.28%

22

61.11%

10.00%

16

What are the roles of Poison Control Center in CWI?

29

74.36%

32

88.89%

10.34%

17

Which of the following is not a source of secondary contamination (cross-contamination);

10

25.64%

20

55.56%

100.00%

18

Mustard is considered a:

7

17.95%

26

72.22%

271.43%

19

A 37-year-old man arrives at the emergency department (ED) after exposure to an organophosphate. He is severely symptomatic, and atropine is given. When should atropine treatment be discontinued?

7

17.95%

16

44.44%

128.57%

20

In a simple Asphyxiant agent. What main organ system is affected?

25

64.10%

25

69.44%

0.00%

21

You suspect a patient has a cholinergic syndrome. Which of the following, if found, would make you question your diagnosis?

14

35.90%

17

47.22%

21.43%

22

Which the following chemical warfare agents is the most potent?

8

20.51%

24

66.67%

200.00%

23

Which the following HAZMAT scene control zones requires the highest level of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

12

30.77%

30

83.33%

150.00%

24

Antidote type, dose, and preparation should be known by:

26

66.67%

25

69.44%

−3.85%

25

Before at least primary decontamination, the most urgent lifesaving procedure/s that should be carried out is:

13

33.33%

16

44.44%

23.08%