Chapter 40: Terrorism Response and Disaster Management Flashcards
The process by which the temporary bond between the organophosphate and acetylcholinesterase undergoes hydrolysis, resulting in a permanent covalent bond.
Aging
A type of energy that is emitted from a strong radiologic source; it is the least harmful penetrating type of radiation and cannot travel fast or through most objects.
Alpha
A disease caused by deadly bacteria (Bacillus anthracis) that lay dormant in a spore (protective shell); the germ is released from the spore when exposed to the optimal temperature and moisture. The routes of entry are inhalation, cutaneous, and gastrointestinal (from consuming food that contains spores).
Anthrax
A memory device to recall the types of weapons of mass destruction: biologic, nuclear, incendiary, chemical, and explosive.
B-NICE
Microorganisms that reproduce by binary fission. These single-cell creatures reproduce rapidly. Some can form spores (encysted variants) when environmental conditions are harsh.
Bacteria
A type of energy that is emitted from a strong radiologic source; is slightly more penetrating than alpha and requires a layer of clothing to stop it.
Beta
Produced by bacteria, this is a very potent neurotoxin. When introduced into the body, this neurotoxin affects the nervous system’s ability to function and causes botulism.
botulinum
Enlarged lymph nodes (up to the size of a tennis ball) that were characteristic in people infected with the bubonic plague.
Buboes
An epidemic that spread throughout Europe in the Middle Ages, causing more than 25 million deaths, also called the Black Death; transmitted by infected fleas and characterized by acute malaise, fever, and the formation of tender, enlarged, inflamed lymph nodes that appear as lesions, called buboes
Bubonic plague
The first chemical agent ever used in warfare. It has a distinct odor of bleach and creates a green haze when released as a gas. Initially it produces upper airway irritation and a chocking sensation.
Chlorine (CI)
