terrorist acts

Question 1

While caring for victims exposed to radiation, which of the following devices do rescuers wear to monitor the doses of radiation the victims are receiving?
Question 1 options:

A)

Mark I kit

B)

Dosimeter

C)

Geiger counter

D)

CS canister

Answer 1

Dosimeter

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes incendiary agents?
Question 2 options:

A)

Any substance or material that is highly flammable

B)

Terrorist operatives implanted in civilian society who intend to carry out acts of terror

C)

A special subset of explosives with less explosive power and greater heat and burn potential

D)

Chemical weapons designed to paralyze the central nervous system

Answer 2

a special subset of explosives with less explosive power and greater heat and burn potential

Question 3

The main objective of terrorist acts is to:
Question 3 options:

A)

demonstrate a group’s power and abilities.

B)

cause a mass casualty incident.

C)

draw attention to a group’s political agenda.

D)

incite fear in the public.

Answer 3

incite fear in the public

Question 4

Terrorist attacks are most likely to be targeted toward which of the following?
Question 4 options:

A)

Individuals

B)

Colleges

C)

Government buildings

D)

Children

Answer 4

government buildings

Question 5

You respond to an airport for a report of several people with upper respiratory problems. As you enter the airport, you notice that there are multiple people coughing and vomiting throughout the ticketing area. This may indicate which of the following types of terrorist attack?
Question 5 options:

A)

Dirty bomb

B)

Conventional

C)

Chemical

D)

Biological

Answer 5

chemical

Question 6

Which of the following scenarios is most likely to be a potential terrorist incident?
Question 6 options:

A)

Multiple people sick in a restaurant

B)

A fire in an office building

C)

A derailed commuter train

D)

Multiple explosions in an urban subway system

Answer 6

multiple explosions in an urban subway system

Question 7

Which of the following is the weapon of choice for terrorists worldwide?
Question 7 options:

A)

Biological weapons

B)

Nuclear weapons

C)

Chemical weapons

D)

Conventional explosives

Answer 7

conventional explosives

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of an incendiary agent or device?
Question 8 options:

A)

Tularemia

B)

White phosphorus

C)

A mixture of diesel fuel and nitrogen-based fertilizer

D)

Sarin gas

Answer 8

white phosphorous

Question 9

Which of the following is the most common mechanism of action in nerve agents?
Question 9 options:

A)

Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase

B)

Inhibit degradation of acetylcholine

C)

Central nervous system depression

D)

Unopposed adrenergic stimulation

Answer 9

inhibit degradation of acetycholine

Question 10

Which of the following is the cardinal sign of a toxic chemical release?
Question 10 options:

A)

Puddles of an evaporating liquid

B)

A low-hanging vapor cloud

C)

Similar signs and symptoms occurring rapidly in a group of individuals

D)

An odor similar to rotten eggs

Answer 10

similar signs and symptoms occurring rapidly in a group of individuals

Question 11

You and your partner are responding to an explosion at a large office building that appears to be a terrorist incident. When searching the area for victims, you should be aware of:
Question 11 options:

A)

the likelihood of secondary explosions.

B)

any sensitive documents that may be lying around.

C)

the probability that nerve agents will be deployed.

D)

terrorists hiding in the building.

Answer 11

the likelihood of secondary explosions

Question 12

Which of the following injuries would be the result of a pressure wave associated with the detonation of an explosive device?
Question 12 options:

A)

Penetrating trauma

B)

Burns

C)

Splenic hemorrhage

D)

Ruptured eardrums

Answer 12

ruptured eardrums

Question 13

You are involved in the initial response to a nuclear detonation. Which of the following will likely be an early priority in managing this incident?
Question 13 options:

A)

Administering medications designed to mitigate the effects of radiation

B)

Moving survivors into structures to protect them from fallout

C)

Keeping responders away from the area to prevent radiation poisoning

D)

Determining who is responsible for the attack

Answer 13

moving survivors into structures to protect them from fallout

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a typical indication of exposure to a chemical nerve agent?
Question 14 options:

A)

Fasciculations

B)

Hot, dry skin

C)

Blurry vision

D)

Rhinorrhea

Answer 14

hot dry skin

Question 15

The contents of a Mark I kit are most effective when they are:
Question 15 options:

A)

inhaled.

B)

administered intravenously.

C)

injected subcutaneously or intramuscularly.

D)

ingested.

Answer 15

administered intravenously

Question 16

A group of railway passengers presents with vomiting, diarrhea, watery eyes, and salivation. Which of the following is the likely cause of their symptoms?
Question 16 options:

A)

Biologic agent

B)

Synthetic agent

C)

Radiation agent

D)

Chemical agent

Answer 16

chemical agent

Question 17

Which of the following is the most effective way for EMS personnel to protect themselves against exposure to biological agents of terrorism?
Question 17 options:

A)

Wear gloves.

B)

Use a HEPA mask.

C)

Get immunized.

D)

Disinfect the ambulance.

Answer 17

use a hepa mask

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a chemical nerve agent?
Question 18 options:

A)

VX

B)

GB

C)

Lewisite

D)

Tabun

Answer 18

lewisite

Question 19

You are caring for a patient who has been exposed to a nerve agent. Appropriate treatment of this patient would include:
Question 19 options:

A)

adenosine.

B)

pralidoxime chloride.

C)

albuterol.

D)

epinephrine.

Answer 19

pralidoxime chloride

Question 20

Which of the following statements regarding biological weapons is TRUE?
Question 20 options:

A)

Biological weapons are a commonly used terrorist tactic.

B)

Only governments have access to biological weapons.

C)

Biological weapons are difficult to detect right away.

D)

Biological weapons are easily recognized.

Answer 20

biological weapons are difficult to detect right away