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Ch 23 Fire Department Roles In terrorism and Homeland Security Flashcards

1
Q

Is a deadly chemical weapon, first used during World War 1 and still being used in terror attacks today? Pg 583

A

Chlorine Gas

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What does SLUDGEM stand for? Pg 589

A

•Salivation: drooling and sweating
•Lacrimation: watery and teary eyes
•Urination: involuntary and uncontrollable.
•Defecation: involuntary, uncontrollable, dimmed vision (ocular miosis).
•Gastrointestinal: distress (cramps)
•Emesis: (vomiting)
•Muscle: twitching (convulsions)

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Unless properly treated, nerve agents are likely to result in what? Pg 589

A

Rapid respiratory arrest, which is fatal.

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If vaporized or aerosolized, the onset of symptoms can be observe when? Pg 589

A

Seconds

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5
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If a liquid, onset of symptoms can be observed in what? Pg 589

A

Minutes

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Vesicants (blister) agents (mustard gas, (H,HD,HN), Lewisite (L), phosgene oxide (CX), HL, and HT) signs and symptoms? Pg 589

A

•immediate pain followed by blisters, or onset may be delayed 4-48 hours.
•Burning, itching, or red skin.
• Prominent tearing and burning and redness of eyes.
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea and vomiting
• Death

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Choking agents-phosgene (CG), chlorine (CL) signs and symptoms? Pg 589

A

•Eye, nose, and throat irritation
•coughing
•wheezing
•difficulty breathing
•death

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Blood (pulmonary) agents-hydrogen cyanide (AC), cyanogen chloride (CK) signs and symptoms? Pg 589

A

•Extreme difficulty breathing (patients may appear to be gasping for air)
•Altered mental status
•Nausea, vomiting
•Seizures
•Cardiac arrest
•death in 1-3 minutes

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Incapacitating agents (teargas; CS, CN) signs and symptoms? Pg 589

A

•Self-limiting, self-correcting, symptoms usually clear up in 15-20 minutes from onset.
•Burning pain of skin and eyes
•Irregular respiration

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Depending on the conditions found upon arrival and the resources available, the IC can initiate on of the following two modes of operation? Pg 592

A
  1. Rescue operation
  2. Defensive operation
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With 45 minute bottles, you can allow what? Pg 595-596

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20 minute time frame for operations and 5 minutes for decon.

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With 30 minute bottles you can allow what? Pg 596

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10 minute time frame for operations and 5 minutes for decon.

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13
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The first due engine company should stage the apparatus and equipment where? Pg 596

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Upwind and away from any potential sources of contamination such as exhaust fan discharges.

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14
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What does force protection mean? Pg 599

A

Protecting the troops from situations where they face insurmountable odds and risk being wiped out, so that they can fight on in another situation where they can win.

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Are living organisms that cause disease. Some of these agents, such as anthrax and clostridium botulinum are natural substances that exist in sour or animals are called what? Pg 600

A

Biological agents

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What are considered toxins? Pg 600

A

Botulism, ricin, and staphylococcus enterotoxin

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What are considered bacteria and rickettsia? Pg 600

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Anthrax, bubonic plague, tularemia, and brucellosis.

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What are considered viruses? Pg 600

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Hemorrhagic fevers (Ebola, Marburg, and machupo), dengue fever, smallpox, and encephalitis yellow fever.

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19
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Known as dirty bombs or RDDs, use conventional explosives to disperse dangerous, but not fissionable, radioactive material? Pg 605

A

Radiological dispersal devices

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20
Q

To protect yourself against the effects of radioactive materials, maximize the following three protection factors? Pg 607

A

•Time
•Distance
•Shielding

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21
Q

Is a unit of measure of ionizing radiation in air? Pg 608

A

Roentgen

22
Q

Do not use the portable radio or cell phone within how many feet? Pg 614

A

300 ft

23
Q

What should be done with victims who do not respond to painful stimulus during a chemical attack triage operation? p. 598

A

Leave them in place

24
Q

How much operation time should be allowed during the chemical attack incident with 45-minute bottles?
p. 595

A

20 minutes

25
Q

What should be completed before handing the incident over to law enforcement if it is determined that it is the result of a criminal or terrorist act when responding to a bombing or explosion? p. 611

A

Lifesaving efforts

26
Q

Which biological weapon made from the castor bean plant has been used in numerous letter-based attacks in the United States in 1955, 1996, 2003, and 2013? p. 602

A

Ricin

27
Q

Which is often not required at bus bombings? p. 612

A

Extrication

28
Q

In which situation would a defensive operation NOT be initiated during a chemical attack? p. 599

A

There is a limited number of walking wounded present

29
Q

What can be donned to help prevent the responder from touching the outside of their gear with bare skin?
p. 594

A

Latex gloves

30
Q

What is the mortality rate of inhalation anthrax when it has developed to the point where patient shows symptoms of the disease? p. 602

A

85%

31
Q

Which is the greater threat in the event of a bomb blast containing radioactive material? p. 605

A

Physical Damage

32
Q

With what frequency does the FDNY practice actual large-scale vaccine administration? p. 604

A

Annually

33
Q

What should NOT be done if dispersal device is still dispersing agent when fire department units arrive in bunker gear? p. 594

A

Stop the dispersion quickly

34
Q

What is the cause of most injuries at a bombing? p. 612

A

Shrapnel

35
Q

Which is an indicator that only a defensive operation should be considered during a chemical attack incident? p. 599

A

Secondary attacks have occurred

36
Q

What must be clearly identified to be able to organize and coordinate outside resources during a bombing incident? p. 615

A

Command post

37
Q

What should responders be prepared to concentrate on when access to the victims is secured during an active shooter incident? p. 586

A

Hemorrhage and airway control

38
Q

Who is primarily responsible for threat suppression during a terrorist incident? p. 585

A

Law enforcement

39
Q

What should be used to perform gross decon for ambulatory victims during a chemical attack incident? p. 596

A

Large caliber fog streams

40
Q

Where should the engines during a bombing incident? p. 613

A

On hydrants

41
Q

After what minimum amount of time has elapsed since an agent has been released would a rescue operation become practical at the chemical attack incident? p. 597

A

10 minutes

42
Q

Where should uncommitted companies remain during a chemical attack incident? p. 593

A

At their apparatus

43
Q

Who should be responsible for securing the corridor for the entry of rescuers at a bombing response?
p. 612

A

Law enforcement

44
Q

What should be used to determine the viability of a patient who is laying down and does not respond to your
verbal commands during an explosion incident? p. 616

A

Nudge them with your foot

45
Q

Which is the first objective at a chemical attack for fire personnel?
p. 589

A

Remove trapped live persons

46
Q

Up to what amount of time after the detonation of a nuclear device will radiation levels make it too dangerous
for firefighters to enter the most damaged areas? p. 610

A

72 hours

47
Q

Who should be responsible for interviewing witnesses and victims about what they saw before and during the radiological event? p. 609

A

Police officers

48
Q

Which should NOT be done if you discover a bomb or explosive device?
p. 615

A

Use the radio

49
Q

Which is NOT a correct statement about the detection of a biological attack? p. 605

A

Symptoms at the scene are most often flu-like

50
Q

What is the most critical element in the new NFPA 3000? p. 585

A

Implementation of a joint command

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