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WMD 2016 Flashcards

1
Q

4 main categories of WMD

A

CBRNE-
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive

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2
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What does SLUDGEM stand for?

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Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation, Gastrointestinal upset, Emesis, Miosis

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3
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What are ideal targets for secondary devices?

A

Decontamination corridors

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4
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What are the 2 types of decon that are available to first responders?

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Emergency Gross Decon and Mass Decon

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5
Q

If possible what should happen before victims are transported after an explosion?

A

They should be decontaminated

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6
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You should not use two-way radios, cellular phones, or mobile data terminals within _____ of potential explosive devices.

A

300 feet

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7
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PPE and SCBA should be donned prior to arrival after explosion incident until when?

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The involvement of CBRNE is ruled out

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8
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First arriving units should consider staging a minimum of ____ from the site or where debris/damage is first encountered

A

500 feet

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9
Q

Vehicle radios and MDT’s should be what within 300’ from the scene.

A

shut down

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10
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Portable radios can be left on but should not make any transmissions within___ of the suspected IED

A

50’

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11
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Entry into a post blast area should be limited to what?

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Life safety purposes and exit the hot zone immediately for treatment

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12
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What are some secondary hazards after an explosive incident?

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Unstable structures, Damaged utilities, Secondary devices, Patients/ Perpetrators, Bloodborne pathogens

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13
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What are 2 categories of explosives?

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High order and Low order. Low order does not have over-pressurization

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14
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What are the basic mechanisms of blast injuries?

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primary, secondary, tertiary, Quaternary

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15
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What is another type of blast injury?

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Blast wind which is force of superheated airflow.

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16
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Biological agents will present in one of what 2 ways?

A

Focused response or public health emergency

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17
Q

The most important route of exposure to biological agents is through…

A

inhalation

18
Q

For WMD event, response priorities are what?

A

Life safety, incident stabilization, and property and environmental concerns

19
Q

During a Biological event harm can occur in what 2 ways?

A

Primary is etiological. Secondary harm is chemical and mechanical

20
Q

What is the main goal to follow for a biological event for all first responders?

A

Self-protection

21
Q

Chemical agents are divided into what 2 groups?

A

Toxic industrial chemicals (TIC), and chemical warfare

22
Q

Generally chemicals tend to affect people at the same time except for what agents?

A

Mustard

23
Q

What is the key factor to an overall successful response for a chemical incident?

A

removing patients and early mass decontamination

24
Q

Where should you stage for chemical incidents?

A

Uphill and upwind at least 300’ away

25
Q

All decon must be performed in what gear?

A

SCBA and PPE on air

26
Q

In a purely chemical event what system of triage is not applicabke?

A

START

27
Q

What 5 types of chemical agents?

A

Nerve, Blister, Choke, Blood, Irritant

28
Q

Ionization radiation can be classified as emissions of what?

A

Alpha, Beta particles and Gamma rays

29
Q

The standard measurement used for radiation is?

A

Roentgen

30
Q

Exposure rate of radiation is measured by how?

A

By how much radiation is present per hour

31
Q

Radiation in the natural background ranges from what?

A

5-20 micro-roentgen

32
Q

Lethal dose of radiation for 50% of the population is what without medical aid and with?

A

300-400 roentgen, 600R

33
Q

What is ALARA stand for?

A

As Low As Reasonably Achievable

34
Q

What are the basic principles of ALARA?

A

Maximize distance
Minimize exposure time
Maximize Shielding

35
Q

What is the most dangerous type of exposure to the body and most difficult to treat?

A

Inhalation of radiological materials

36
Q

If FD personnel are not equipped with a radiological dosimeter they may conduct life saving operations for a maximum of how long?

A

15minutes

37
Q

What are the dose limits for FD operating in a radiological event?

A

5R- All activities
10R- Protecting property
25R-Life saving or protection of large populations
>25R- -Life saving or protection of large populations only by volunteers

38
Q

What are the maximum Zone limits for RDD with Life Safety?

A

Cold Zone = 2mR/hr
Warm Zone = 12mR-10R/hr
Hot Zone = over 10R

39
Q

What is the most dangerous type of exposure to the body and most difficult to treat?

A

Inhalation of radiological materials

40
Q

What 2 types of clandestine labs?

A

illicit/illegal drugs and homemade explosives

41
Q

LQC is used for determining if a situation is suspicious. What does it stand for?

A

Location, Quantity, Combination

42
Q

What gas is the most effective gas for a quick and painless death?

A

Hydrogen Sulfide H2S

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