WMD & Clandestine incidents Flashcards
The four general categories of WMD are
Chemical
Biological
Radiological/nuclear
Explosive
CBRNE stands for
Chemical
Biological
Radiological
Nuclear
Explosive
SLUDGEM stands for
Salivation
Lacrimation
Urination
Defication
Gastrointestinal upset
Emisis
Miosis
Two types of decontamination that are available to first responders are
Emergency Gross Decontamination
Mass Decontamination
DO not use two-way radios, radar, or television transmitting devices within ______ feet of potentially explosive devices
300 feet
When approaching the scene first arriving units should stage a minimum of ______ feet from the site or where debris/damage is first encountered
500 feet
If multiple threats are received from the same general location units should do what
Avoid using a preplanned staging area or predictable staging location
The four basic mechanisms of blast injuries with explosive devices are
- primary
- secondary
- tertiary
- quandary
The most important route of exposure to biological agents is through what
inhalation
Biological agents include the following
Anthrax
Ricin
Smallpox
Plague
Botulism
The delay between exposure and onset of illness is known as the
Incubation period
Ionizing radiation can be classified as emissions of
Alpha particles
Beta particles
Gamma rays
The standard measurement used for radiation is the
Roentgen
ALARA stands for
As
low
as
reasonably
achievable
The basic principles of ALARA are
- maximize distance
- minimize exposure time
- maximize shielding
