Chapter 41: Terrorism Response and Disaster Management Flashcards
Define international terrorism and domestic
terrorism; include examples of incidents that
have been caused by each one. (p 1528)
Name four different types of goals that
commonly motivate terrorist groups to carry
out terrorist attacks. (p 1529)
Define weapon of mass destruction (WMD)
and weapon of mass casualty (WMC); include
examples of weapons considered WMDs.
(p 1531)
Explain how the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) National Terrorism Advisory
System (NTAS) relates to the actions and
precautions EMTs must take while performing
their daily activities. (pp 1532–1533)
Name the key observations EMTs must make
on every call to determine the potential of a
terrorist attack. (pp 1532–1533)
Explain the critical response actions related
to establishing and reassessing scene safety,
personnel protection, notification procedures, and establishing command that EMTs must
perform at a suspected terrorist event.
(pp 1532–1535)
Discuss the history of chemical agents, their four
main classifications, routes of exposure, and the
effects on patient care. (pp 1535–1542)
List three categories of biologic agents, their
routes of exposure, effects on the patient, and
patient care. (pp 1542–1548)
Explain the role of EMS in relation to syndromic
surveillance and points of distribution (PODs)
during a biologic event. (pp 1548–1549)
Discuss the history of nuclear/radiologic
devices, sources of radiologic materials and
dispersal devices, medical management of
patients, and protective measures EMTs must
take during a nuclear/radiologic incident.
(pp 1549–1552)
Describe the mechanisms of injury caused by
incendiary and explosive devices; include the
types and severity of wounds. (pp 1552–1553)
What do B-NICE and CBRNE stand for?
Weapons of mass destruction:
B-NICE stands for Biologic, Nuclear, Incendiary, Chemical, and Explosive weapons.
CBRNE stands for Chemical, Biologic, Radiologic, Nuclear, and Explosive weapons.
