Practice question

What is the primary hazard of a blood agent such as hydrogen cyanide (AC)?

  1. Severe burns and blistering of the skin
  2. It inhibits the cells' ability to use oxygen, causing cellular asphyxiation
  3. It causes uncontrollable muscle spasms
  4. It produces severe pulmonary edema after a delayed onset

Answer: B — It inhibits the cells' ability to use oxygen, causing cellular asphyxiation

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