Munitions Firefighting Practice Exam

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Which are symptoms of prolonged skin exposure to JP-10?

Burning sensation and blistering
Dryness and skin cracking
Redness and swelling
Rash and itchiness

The correct answer is: Dryness and skin cracking

Prolonged skin exposure to JP-10 can lead to dryness and skin cracking as the primary symptoms. This happens because JP-10 acts as a solvent that can strip away natural oils from the skin, leading to a loss of moisture. As the skin becomes drier, it can start to crack, which can expose deeper layers of skin and potentially lead to secondary infections or further irritation. While burning sensations, blistering, redness, swelling, rashes, and itchiness might occur in different contexts or with other substances, they aren’t specifically indicative of the effects of JP-10 exposure on the skin over an extended period. The key issue with JP-10 is the drying effect it has, making the symptoms of dryness and skin cracking the most relevant and pronounced after sustained contact.