Chapter 40 Quiz Flashcards
An attack on an abortion clinic would MOST likely be carried out by a(n):
A. single-issue group.
B. doomsday cult.
C. extremist political group.
D. violent religious group.
A. single-issue group.
Chapter 40, page 1452, What is Terrorism?
Continual reassessment of the scene at a suspected terrorist or weapon of mass destruction incident is MOST important because:
A. weather conditions may change quickly.
B. terrorists are often at the scene after an attack.
C. bystanders may destroy the evidence.
D. a secondary explosive device may detonate.
D. a secondary explosive device may detonate.
Chapter 40, page 1455, EMT Response to Terrorism
Most cases of anthrax begin with:
A. signs of shock.
B. pulmonary edema.
C. flulike symptoms.
D. respiratory distress.
C. flulike symptoms.
Chapter 40, page 1467, Biologic Agents
You and your partner arrive at the scene of a fire at a large office complex. Witnesses tell you that they heard a loud explosion shortly before the building caught fire. You should:
A. ensure that your ambulance is parked upwind and uphill from the building.
B. take standard precautions and begin searching for critically injured patients.
C. carefully document the witnesses’ statements and report them immediately.
D. tell the witnesses that you suspect that the explosion was the work of a terrorist.
A. ensure that your ambulance is parked upwind and uphill from the building.
Chapter 40, page 1455, EMT Response to Terrorism
After eating at a local restaurant, a 20-year-old male complains of blurred vision, difficulty speaking, and difficulty breathing. He is conscious; however, his respirations are profoundly labored and producing minimal tidal volume. You should:
A. assist his ventilations with high-flow oxygen.
B. position him supine and elevate his legs.
C. apply oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask.
D. request a paramedic to administer atropine.
A. assist his ventilations with high-flow oxygen.
Chapter 40, pages 1467–1468, Biologic Agents
Unlike viral agents, bacterial agents:
A. are usually not treatable.
B. respond to antibiotics.
C. are far less infectious.
D. do not replicate in the body.
B. respond to antibiotics.
Chapter 40, page 1464, Biologic Agents
The incubation period for Ebola can be up to:
A. 1 week.
B. 72 hours.
C. 21 days.
D. 6 months.
C. 21 days.
Chapter 40, page 1470, Biologic Agents
At present, the likelihood of a nuclear attack against the United States is very low because:
A. terrorist nations do not have the ability to deliver a nuclear weapon via missile or bomb.
B. all nuclear devices or weapons that different countries are in possession of are currently accounted for.
C. the United States has an effective early warning system to detect an incoming nuclear missile.
D. other than the United States, no other countries are currently in possession of nuclear weapons.
A. terrorist nations do not have the ability to deliver a nuclear weapon via missile or bomb.
Chapter 40, page 1472, Radiologic/Nuclear Devices
The EMT should expect that a patient who was exposed to cyanide will have:
A. a normal pulse oximetry reading.
B. an abnormally slow pulse rate.
C. an abnormally slow respiratory rate.
D. skin that is cherry red and hot.
A. a normal pulse oximetry reading.
Chapter 40, page 1463, Chemical Agents
Points of distribution (PODs) are strategically placed facilities where:
A. chemical weapons are manufactured and distributed.
B. chemical and biologic weapons are stockpiled.
C. weapons of mass destruction are distributed.
D. antidotes, antibiotics, and vaccines are distributed.
D. antidotes, antibiotics, and vaccines are distributed.
Chapter 40, page 1470, Biologic Agents
