Question 1

``` H-1) Packaging or producing a​ material, such as a​ chemical, biological, or radiological​ agent, so it can be used as a weapon​ is: A. weaponization. B. contamination. C. permeation. D. dissemination. ```

Accepted Answer

A. weaponization. Weaponization is packaging or producing a​ material, such as a​ chemical, biological, or radiological​ agent, so it can be used as a weapon.

Question 2

``` H-2) In addition to​ biological, nuclear,​ radiological, and​ explosive, which of the following is a recognized category of weapons of mass​ destruction? A. Chemical B. Physical C. Flammable D. Microscopic ```

Accepted Answer

A. Chemical The mnemonic CBRNE is used to remember the following types of weapons of mass​ destruction: chemical,​ biological, radiological,​ nuclear, and explosive.

Question 3

H-3) Staying current on vaccinations​ is: A. a means of achieving distance from contaminated areas. B. a type of shielding. C. a way of reducing time of exposure to a biological agent. D. a way to identify an etiological agent.

Accepted Answer

B. a type of shielding. Staying current on vaccinations provides shielding in the event of exposure to a biological agent.

Question 4

``` H-4) The CBRNE agents are​ all: A. explosive. B. chemical. C. hazardous. D. biological. ```

Accepted Answer

C. hazardous. The CBRNE agents are considered to be technological hazardous agents a broad​ field, of which HAZMATs are a subcategory.

Question 5

H-5) Determining the lethal air blast range of an explosive is a factor involved in​ determining: A. a safe amount of time to spend on scene. B. an appropriate type of shielding to use. C. a safe distance from exposure to harm. D. what type of explosive is involved.

Accepted Answer

C. a safe distance from exposure to harm. Determining the lethal air blast range of an explosive is a factor involved in determining a safe distance from exposure to harm.

Question 6

``` H-6) Emergency Medical Responders are targets of a terrorist​ attack: A. often. B. rarely. C. always. D. never. ```

Accepted Answer

A. often.

Question 7

``` H-7) A secondary device is designed​ to: A. go off if the first device fails. B. go off at the same time as the first device. C. go off at a second location. D. target emergency responders. ```

Accepted Answer

D. target emergency responders. A secondary device is designed to target emergency responders who respond to the scene of the primary device.

Question 8

H-8) Which of the following should make you suspect a possible terrorism​ event? A. A multivehicle crash B. A non-trauma​ mass-casualty incident C. Multiple environmental emergencies at a concert event D. A plane crash

Accepted Answer

B. A non-trauma​ mass-casualty incident

Question 9

``` H-9) You are dispatched to an incident where multiple victims have been exposed to a nerve agent. This​ is: A. an explosive event. B. a biological event. C. a radiological event. D. a chemical event. ```

Accepted Answer

D. a chemical event. Nerve agents are chemical agents

Question 10

``` H-10) The most effective and most common means of dissemination is to enable the material to enter through​ the: A. eyes. B. respiratory tract. C. digestive system. D. skin. ```

Accepted Answer

B. respiratory tract. The most effective and most common means of dissemination is to enable the material to enter through the respiratory tract.

Question 11

``` H-11) Numerous patients in the same area have all contracted a particularly virulent form of anthrax. This​ is: A. radiological harm. B. etiological harm. C. chemical harm. D. thermal harm. ```

Accepted Answer

B. etiological harm. Etiology concerns the causes of disease - whether it comes from​ disease-causing organisms such as bacteria and​ viruses, or toxins derived from living organisms.

Question 12

``` H-12) Which of the following types of radiation is the most penetrating type of​ radiation, able to travel very long​ distances, and against which an effective shielding is​ lead? A. Neutron B. Alpha C. Gamma D. Beta ```

Accepted Answer

C. Gamma Gamma​ radiation, or​ X-ray radiation, is the most penetrating type of​ radiation, and can travel very long​ distances, although lead can shield against it.

Question 13

``` H-13) The primary harm from a nuclear explosion​ is: A. thermal. B. chemical. C. radiological. D. psychological. ```

Accepted Answer

A. thermal. Nuclear explosions cause thermal and mechanical primary harm.

Question 14

``` H-14) The primary harm from radiological materials​ is: A. chemical. B. radiological. C. thermal. D. mechanical. ```

Accepted Answer

B. radiological.

Question 15

``` H-15) What chemical agent considerations are affected by genetic factors of the​ target? A. Physical considerations B. Volatility considerations C. Toxicologic considerations D. Chemical considerations ```

Accepted Answer

C. Toxicologic considerations Not all individuals of a species react in the same way to a given amount of agent. Some are more or less sensitive as a result of various​ factors, including genetic​ background, race, and age.​ Therefore, some agents may be more or less toxic to a certain group of people.​ Physical, volatile, and chemical considerations are all dependent on the characteristics of the​ chemical, not the target.

Question 16

``` H-16) Which of the following signs and symptoms of nerve agent poisoning are related to a body system other than the GI​ tract? A. Salivation B. Miosis C. Emesis D. Defecation ```

Accepted Answer

B. Miosis Miosis is abnormal contraction of the​ pupils, which is unrelated to the GI tract. Defecation​ (relaxation of the anal​ sphincter), emesis​ (vomiting), and salivation​ (stimulation of the salivary​ glands) are all effects of a nerve agent on the GI tract.

Question 17

H-17) Which of the following scenarios would be most suggestive of the use of a biological weapon of mass​ destruction? A. Immediate onset of signs and symptoms following exposure B. Increased rates of cancer and birth defects beginning months after​ exposure, lasting for years C. Increasing numbers of people over a period of several days complaining of​ fever, weakness, and diarrhea D. Several people in a single location with a sudden onset of​ coughing, wheezing, and​ burning, watering eyes

Accepted Answer

C. Increasing numbers of people over a period of several days complaining of​ fever, weakness, and diarrhea Biological​ agents, once​ introduced, tend to spread from one person to​ another, accounting for the increasing number of patients over time. Fever is an indication of infection.

Question 18

``` H-18) Weaponized agents that spread through​ human-to-human contact are​ likely: A. biologic agents. B. thermal agents. C. radiological agents. D. explosive agents. ```

Accepted Answer

A. biologic agents.

Question 19

``` H-19) Which of the following is a measure of radiation​ dosage? A. Rem B. Milliliter C. Watt D. Milligram ```

Accepted Answer

A. Rem Roentgen equivalent​ (in) man, or​ rem, is a measure of radiation dosage.

Question 20

``` H-20) The radioactive material in an Radiologic Dispersal Device is least likely to be sourced​ from: A. radiological cameras. B. industrial processes. C. medical waste. D. the military. ```

Accepted Answer

D. the military. Medical​ waste, radiological​ cameras, and sources from industrial processes such as food sterilization are all common sources for radiological materials that can cause injury. The military is an unlikely source for such material.

Question 21

``` H-21) Robots are used to do what with incendiary​ devices? A. Photograph them B. Transport them C. Detonate them D. Deactivate them ```

Accepted Answer

D. Deactivate them A specialized truck contains equipment for handling​ explosives, including a robot that can be rolled out to deactivate an explosive​ device, allowing crew members to remain at a safe distance.

Question 22

``` H-22) A person exposed to an explosion is vomiting​ blood, which makes you​ suspect: A. brain injury. B. lung injury. C. abdominal injury. D. ear injury. ```

Accepted Answer

C. abdominal injury. Blast abdominal injury should be suspected in anyone exposed to an explosion who has abdominal​ pain, nausea, vomiting of​ blood, testicular​ pain, unexplained​ hypovolemia, or any findings suggestive of an acute abdomen.

Question 23

``` H-23) A patient presents with breathing​ difficulty, a​ cough, and chest pain following a blast exposure. You​ suspect: A. ear injury. B. lung injury. C. abdominal injury. D. brain lung. ```

Accepted Answer

B. lung injury. Blast lung should be suspected for anyone with breathing​ difficulty, cough, or chest​ pain, or who is coughing up​ blood, following blast exposure.

Question 24

``` H-24) Which of the following is NOT a​ TRACEM-P harm? A. Thermal B. Chemical C. Radiological D. Exposure ```

Accepted Answer

D. Exposure ​Etiological, not​ exposure, is the​ "E" in​ TRACEM-P. Understand what kind of harm is most likely to result from any given type of terrorist weapon or​ agent, and focus your​ self-protective measures accordingly.

Question 25

H-25) The role of the EMT in notifying support agencies of a potential terrorism event​ is: A. an initial radio transmission reporting your suspicions. B. contacting support agencies at the local level. C. telling medical direction that a bomb has been located. D. contacting support agencies at the federal level.

Accepted Answer

A. an initial radio transmission reporting your suspicions. It is not the​ on-scene EMT's responsibility to perform notification functions of a terrorism event. Notification is usually done by a dispatch center or emergency operations center.​ However, an initial radio report by an EMT is often the​ "trigger event" that starts the notification process.

Question 26

PT-1) Executing rapid entries into a danger zone to perform rescues is an example​ of: A. maximizing distance from the hazard area. B. limiting time of exposure. C. identifying the scope of a hazard. D. using appropriate shielding.

Accepted Answer

B. limiting time of exposure.

Question 27

PT-2) Signs of blast lung usually​ present: A. at the time of secondary assessment or triage. B. at the time of primary assessment or triage. C. hours after the blast. D. days after the blast.

Accepted Answer

B. at the time of primary assessment or triage.

Question 28

``` PT-3) A secondary device​ targets: A. the military. B. politicians. C. responders. D. communications structures. ```

Accepted Answer

C. responders.

Question 29

``` PT-4) The relative ease with which the microorganisms involved in a biological agent establish themselves in a host species is that​ agent's: A. virulence. B. infectivity. C. incubation period. D. toxicity. ```

Accepted Answer

B. infectivity.

Question 30

``` PT-5) If a terrorist wanted to sabotage a nuclear​ facility, they would most likely target a facility at​ a: A. nuclear power plant. B. hospital. C. military base. D. university. ```

Accepted Answer

D. university.

Question 31

``` PT-6) The most effective way to disseminate most CBRNE materials is​ through: A. absorption. B. injection. C. ingestion. D. inhalation. ```

Accepted Answer

D. inhalation.

Question 32

``` PT-7) You are told that a number of victims at a terrorism event have suffered severe physical​ trauma, including soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries. In addition to this mechanical​ harm, you also​ suspect: A. radiological harm. B. psychological harm. C. chemical harm. D. etiological harm. ```

Accepted Answer

B. psychological harm.

Question 33

PT-8) The more volatile a chemical agent​ is, the greater​ the: A. explosive potential. B. time it will remain on a surface area. C. airborne concentration that will be released. D. thermal and mechanical harm.

Accepted Answer

C. airborne concentration that will be released.

Question 34

PT-9) A powerful deterrent for using a military nuclear device​ is: A. the difficulty constructing the device. B. the potential exposure of the person constructing the device to lethal doses of radiation. C. retaliation by the United States. D. security at nuclear facilities.

Accepted Answer

C. retaliation by the United States.

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