Chapter 41 - [additional] Terrorism Response and Disaster Management

Question 1

As the first arriving emergency responder at the scene of a suspected terrorist or weapon of mass destruction incident, you should request additional resources as needed and then:
Select one:
A.
direct your partner to begin triaging patients as you call medical control.
B.
carefully inspect the area for the presence of secondary explosive devices.
C.
function as the incident commander until additional personnel arrive.
D.
remain where you are until additional ambulances arrive at the scene.

Answer 1

C.
function as the incident commander until additional personnel arrive.

Question 2

The process performed to artificially maximize the target population’s exposure to a biologic agent, thereby exposing the greatest number of people and achieving the desired result, is called:
Select one:
A.
alkalization.
B.
weaponization.
C.
potentiation.
D.
dissemination.

Answer 2

B.
weaponization.