Exam 46: Ems Response to Terrorism Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction

For the patient exposed to a nerve agent, which of the following signs would the EMT expect?

In a terrorist attack involving the use of biological toxins, which of the following is true?

In planning for a response to an attack by a weapon of mass destruction involving an incendiary device, the EMT should be prepared to handle what types of injuries?

Which type of radiation will travel the farthest and penetrate the human body with the greatest ease?

A patient has an injury to his arm caused by an unknown vesicant. After assessing the airway, breathing, and circulation, you should:

At a community meeting about the preparation for a biological terror attack, another member asks you how anthrax acquired naturally differs from anthrax caused by terrorism. Which of the following is your best response?

Which of the following statements concerning biological agents used in terrorist attacks is true?

You are teaching an EMT class about the role of an EMS response to a terror attack involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD). A student asks you what constitutes a WMD. You would inform him that a WMD is any:

Nerve agents typically cause death by what type of organ or system failure?

For the EMT, what is the best means of protection against acquiring a disease such as smallpox prior to any sort of exposure?

A patient has inhaled cyanide gas. He is alert and complaining of shortness of breath. His airway is patent, his breathing is adequate, and his radial pulse is strong. His skin is warm and dry, and his breath sounds are clear. Given these assessment findings, what should the EMT do first?

In a nuclear explosion, the EMT should expect the majority of patients to be complaining of:

Beta radiation represents the greatest threat to a person's well-being when the:

Which item best describes use of a weapon of mass destruction?

Which one of the following chemical agents will kill a person most quickly?

A chemical agent used by terrorists is described as having a high volatility. You should recognize this as meaning that the chemical is:

The goal of an attack using a "dirty bomb" most likely is:

An alert and oriented patient has been exposed to the biological toxin ricin. He presents with a fever, cough, and generalized weakness. His airway is patent and his breathing is adequate. His skin is warm and dry, and his radial pulse is weak. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate when caring for this patient?

Your service has acquired the antidote for a nerve agent attack. As such, you realize that it will be given by what route?

Why would iodine tablets be a benefit to administer to the general public following a nuclear bomb detonation?