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Ch. 39
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| In addition to biological, nuclear, incendiary, and explosive, which of the following is a recognized category of weapons of mass destruction? | chemical |
| Which of the following BEST defines domestic terrorism? | Small group of people directing violent acts at the population or government without foreign influence |
| Which of the following scenarios would be MOST suggestive of the use of a biological weapon of mass destruction? | Increasing numbers of people over a period of several days complaining of fever, weakness, and diarrhea. |
| Primary injuries from a blast include: | lung injuries |
| Which of the following is an explosive device that is intended to be detonated after rescuers have entered the scene? | secondary device |
| Three methods for minimizing exposure to harmful incidents are: | time, distance, and shielding |
| A type of harm that you may be exposed to as an EMT responding to a terrorist incident that is characterized by a resulting post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD) is typically called a(n): | psychological harm |
| Biological warfare is MOST effective when the agent can gain access through which of the following routes? | respiratory tract |
| Concerning the threat of nuclear devices used in terrorist attacks, which of the following is MOST likely to be used in such an attack? | sabotage of facilities for nuclear research |
| What is the EMT's FIRST priority during a terrorist event? | personal safety |