Question 1

An outbreak of which of the following illnesses would be LEAST likely to occur naturally?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anthrax 
B)  Venezuelan encephalitis 
C)  Smallpox 
D)  Botulism 
A)  Anthrax 
B)  Venezuelan encephalitis 
C)  Smallpox 
D)  Botulism A

Question 2

Terrorist incidents typically involve all of the following agents except:

Accepted Answer

A)  explosives. 
B)  biological agents. 
C)  allergens. 
D)  nuclear agents. 
A)  explosives. 
B)  biological agents. 
C)  allergens. 
D)  nuclear agents. C

Question 3

Which of the following is a consideration when responding to a terrorist incident?

Accepted Answer

A)  Presence of mass casualties 
B)  Crime scene considerations 
C)  Presence of booby traps such as secondary explosive devices 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Presence of mass casualties 
B)  Crime scene considerations 
C)  Presence of booby traps such as secondary explosive devices 
D)  All of the above D

Question 4

Someone who has more hair than average on his body is at a higher risk than someone with less hair to be exposed to a toxin by which of the following routes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ingestion 
B)  Injection 
C)  Inhalation 
D)  Absorption 
A)  Ingestion 
B)  Injection 
C)  Inhalation 
D)  Absorption

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a consideration in the general protection against agents used in terrorist attacks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Immunization 
B)  Distance from event 
C)  Shielding from the agent 
D)  Duration of exposure 
A)  Immunization 
B)  Distance from event 
C)  Shielding from the agent 
D)  Duration of exposure

Question 6

A terrorist incident may have features in common with which of the following types of incidents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infectious disease 
B)  Mass casualty 
C)  Hazardous materials 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Infectious disease 
B)  Mass casualty 
C)  Hazardous materials 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following may be a clue that an incident is the result of terrorist violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Function of the target 
B)  Number of people present 
C)  Occurrence on the anniversary of a significant or symbolic historical event 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Function of the target 
B)  Number of people present 
C)  Occurrence on the anniversary of a significant or symbolic historical event 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

The best way for a terrorist to weaponize and disseminate a chemical nerve agent exposing a large number of people would be to:

Accepted Answer

A)  put it in a paper bag in a crowded mall and puncture the bag with a stick. 
B)  throw a paper bag loaded with nerve agent onto a busy subway train. 
C)  steal a truck that sprays for mosquitos and aerosolize the nerve agent into a crowded subdivision. 
D)  throw a Molotov cocktail loaded with nerve agent into a windshield of a passenger bus. 
A)  put it in a paper bag in a crowded mall and puncture the bag with a stick. 
B)  throw a paper bag loaded with nerve agent onto a busy subway train. 
C)  steal a truck that sprays for mosquitos and aerosolize the nerve agent into a crowded subdivision. 
D)  throw a Molotov cocktail loaded with nerve agent into a windshield of a passenger bus.

Question 9

Standard management of chemical burn caused by a terrorist incident includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  rinsing the area with ice water. 
B)  using a neutralizing agent. 
C)  leaving any corrosive materials on the skin. 
D)  irrigating vigorously with cool water. 
A)  rinsing the area with ice water. 
B)  using a neutralizing agent. 
C)  leaving any corrosive materials on the skin. 
D)  irrigating vigorously with cool water.

Question 10

Tertiary injuries from a blast include:

Accepted Answer

A)  extremity fractures. 
B)  bowel perforations. 
C)  lung injuries. 
D)  impaled objects. 
A)  extremity fractures. 
B)  bowel perforations. 
C)  lung injuries. 
D)  impaled objects.

Question 11

Which of the following types of radiation emits the most powerful rays?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alpha 
B)  Beta 
C)  Delta 
D)  Gamma 
A)  Alpha 
B)  Beta 
C)  Delta 
D)  Gamma

Question 12

Three methods for minimizing exposure to harmful incidents are:

Accepted Answer

A)  time, decontamination, and shielding. 
B)  technique, distance, and serum. 
C)  time, distance, and shielding. 
D)  time, decontamination, and serum. 
A)  time, decontamination, and shielding. 
B)  technique, distance, and serum. 
C)  time, distance, and shielding. 
D)  time, decontamination, and serum.

Question 13

Dangerous organisms that can grow in a variety of environments and are capable of producing toxic substances are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  viruses. 
B)  bacteria. 
C)  toxins. 
D)  biologicals. 
A)  viruses. 
B)  bacteria. 
C)  toxins. 
D)  biologicals.

Question 14

Secondary injuries from a blast include:

Accepted Answer

A)  extremity fractures. 
B)  liver lacerations. 
C)  lung injuries. 
D)  impaled objects. 
A)  extremity fractures. 
B)  liver lacerations. 
C)  lung injuries. 
D)  impaled objects.

Question 15

Which two types of terrorism does the Federal Bureau of Investigation define as occurring in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychological and economic 
B)  Chemical and biological 
C)  Domestic and international 
D)  Violent and intimidation 
A)  Psychological and economic 
B)  Chemical and biological 
C)  Domestic and international 
D)  Violent and intimidation

Question 16

Which of the following methods of decontamination is NOT usually a prehospital activity during a terrorism incident?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dilution 
B)  Absorption 
C)  Neutralization 
D)  Isolation 
A)  Dilution 
B)  Absorption 
C)  Neutralization 
D)  Isolation

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT traditionally a responsibility of an EMT on the scene of a hazardous materials incident caused by terrorism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scene size-up 
B)  Containment and control 
C)  Assessment of the toxicological risk 
D)  Activation of the incident management system (IMS) 
A)  Scene size-up 
B)  Containment and control 
C)  Assessment of the toxicological risk 
D)  Activation of the incident management system (IMS)

Question 18

The extent of radiation depends on which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Duration of exposure 
B)  Distance from the source 
C)  Shielding from the source 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Duration of exposure 
B)  Distance from the source 
C)  Shielding from the source 
D)  All of the above

Question 19

An oxygen level of ________ is required for normal breathing.

Accepted Answer

A)  10.5% 
B)  16.5% 
C)  25.5% 
D)  19.5% 
A)  10.5% 
B)  16.5% 
C)  25.5% 
D)  19.5%

Question 20

You arrive on the scene of an unknown emergency.As you scan the surrounding area,you notice a large number of people wearing unique armbands and shouting anti-government comments though you are not aware of any public gathering scheduled for today.Your suspicions of a potential terrorist incident are the result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the location of the call. 
B)  the type of event. 
C)  the timing of the event. 
D)  on-scene warning signs. 
A)  the location of the call. 
B)  the type of event. 
C)  the timing of the event. 
D)  on-scene warning signs.

Exam 39: Ems Response to Terrorism

An outbreak of which of the following illnesses would be LEAST likely to occur naturally?

Terrorist incidents typically involve all of the following agents except:

Which of the following is a consideration when responding to a terrorist incident?

Someone who has more hair than average on his body is at a higher risk than someone with less hair to be exposed to a toxin by which of the following routes?

Which of the following is NOT a consideration in the general protection against agents used in terrorist attacks?

A terrorist incident may have features in common with which of the following types of incidents?

Which of the following may be a clue that an incident is the result of terrorist violence?

The best way for a terrorist to weaponize and disseminate a chemical nerve agent exposing a large number of people would be to:

Standard management of chemical burn caused by a terrorist incident includes:

Tertiary injuries from a blast include:

Which of the following types of radiation emits the most powerful rays?

Three methods for minimizing exposure to harmful incidents are:

Dangerous organisms that can grow in a variety of environments and are capable of producing toxic substances are known as:

Secondary injuries from a blast include:

Which two types of terrorism does the Federal Bureau of Investigation define as occurring in the United States?

Which of the following methods of decontamination is NOT usually a prehospital activity during a terrorism incident?

Which of the following is NOT traditionally a responsibility of an EMT on the scene of a hazardous materials incident caused by terrorism?

The extent of radiation depends on which of the following factors?

An oxygen level of ________ is required for normal breathing.

Introduction to Emergency Medical Care

The Well-Being of the Emt

Lifting and Moving Patients

Medicallegal and Ethical Issues

Medical Terminology

Anatomy and Physiology

Ventilation, perfusion, and Shock: Understanding Pathophysiology

Life Span Development

Airway Management

Respiration and Artificial Ventilation

Scene Size-Up

The Primary Assessment

Vital Signs and Monitoring Devices

The Secondary Assessment

Communication and Documentation

General Pharmacology

Respiratory Emergencies

Cardiac Emergencies

Diabetic Emergencies and Altered Mental Status

Allergic Reaction

Poisoning and Overdose Emergencies

Abdominal Emergencies

Behavioral and Psychiatric Emergencies and Suicide

Hematologic and Renal Emergencies

Bleeding and Shock

Soft-Tissue Trauma

Chest and Abdominal Trauma

Musculoskeletal Trauma

Trauma to the Head, neck, and Spine

Multisystem Trauma

Environmental Emergencies

Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies

Pediatric Emergencies

Geriatric Emergencies

Emergencies for Patients With Special Challenges

Ems Operations

Hazardous Materials, multiple-Casualty Incidents,

Highway Safety and Vehicle Extrication

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