Hazmat Chapter 8

What is a dirty bomb?

A weapon that releases radiological materials

Universal precautions are meant to protect against:

biological agents.

Mustard agents and arsenical vesicants:

burn and blister the skin or any other part of the body they contact.

An act of terrorism is intended to:

cause damage, inflict harm, and/or kill.

Unexplained patterns or sudden onset of similar, nontraumatic and non-infectious illnesses or death may indicate a possible _____ attack.

chemical

An infectious disease that can spread rapidly from person to person is:

contagious

High explosives:

detonate faster than the speed of sound.

Illicit labs are generally:

extremely hazardous.

When identifying IEDs, responders should be cautious of any:

item that is out of context or seems unusual.

Indicators of a package or letter bomb include:

mail showing oily stains or discoloration.

At biologic attack incidents, isolation and containment issues will primarily involve:

managing infected victims.

Aged chemicals:

may become unstable.

The greatest threat of mass-produced WMD agents most likely comes from:

nations or organizations with the infrastructure, finances, and scientific knowledge to produce them.

Orphaned hazardous materials may be an issue during terrorist attacks and:

natural disasters.

Sarin (GB) and Soman (GD) are examples of _____ agents.

nerve

If terrorist activity is suspected at an incident, first responders must immediately:

notify law enforcement.

An electromagnetic pulse may indicate a:

nuclear attack.

If you smell freshly cut hay in an urban setting, you should suspect the presence of:

phosgene, a choking agent.

The most common type of IED found in the United States is a:

pipe bomb.

Any device (other than a nuclear explosive device), specifically designed to disseminate radioactive material to cause destruction, damage, or injury, is called a:

radiological-dispersal device (RRD).

An explosion results when a material undergoes a physical or chemical reaction and:

rapidly expanding gases compress the surrounding atmosphere into a shock front

An industrial chemical that is toxic at a certain concentration and is produced in quantities exceeding 30 tons (30.5 tonnes) per year at one facility is called a(an):

toxic industrial material (TIM).

What types of explosives commonly take the form of a white crystal or powder that must be mixed with a fuel source?

Chlorate-based

If you suspect a suicide bomber, what is the first priority?

Clear and isolate the area.

What should you do if you spot or suspect a booby trap or secondary device?

Contact bomb squad personnel.

What type of terrorism presents a threat to computer/network security?

Cyberterrorism

What type of explosives are nonmilitary first responders MOST likely to encounter?

Improvised Explosive Materials

Which type of concept differentiates between nontargeted emergencies and a targeted attack?

Intent

Who should move, defuse, or handle explosive devices?

Only a certified, trained bomb technician

What kind of explosives are usually used as detonators because they are easily initiated and highly sensitive to heat?

Primary

Which category of chemical agents may be sold legally as personal defense devices?

Riot control agents

Which mode of disease transmission has the potential to infect a large number of people quickly?

Airborne

What type of occupancy is MOST likely to be targeted by terrorists?

An airport

Which of the following might suggest an illicit lab?

Unusual odors in unexpected places such as hotel rooms

Where should apparatus be positioned in a radiological or nuclear incident?

Upwind of the incident

Which type of biological agent can only replicate inside a host's living cells and does not respond to antibiotics?

Viruses

Which phase of a blast-pressure wave can cause damage?

Both phases

What is an indicator of a biological attack?

Casualty distribution aligned with wind direction

What organization heads U.S. government agencies in investigating and attempting to prevent terrorist attacks on U.S. soil?

FBI

What separates terrorist tactics from legitimate activities?

The decision to engage in criminal, intimidating activities

Why is it so difficult to trace the source of a biological attack?

There may be a delay of weeks before someone becomes ill.

How do blood agents cause harm?

They interfere with the body's ability to use oxygen.

Which of the following is MOST likely to be a hazard at an illegal hazmat dump?

Unlabeled and/or mixed chemicals

Unusually colored smoke or flames combined with unusually fast burning fires may indicate:

an explosive device.

Nerve agents:

are liquids at ambient temperatures.