Chapter 39 PostTest

2. Which of the following types of radiation has greater penetrating power than alpha radiation but is stopped by clothing or skin? A. Beta B. X-ray C. Gamma D. Neutron

A. Beta

20. Which of the following terms is used for an explosive device that spreads radioactive material without a nuclear detonation? A. Dirty bomb B. Ammonium nitrate/fuel oil bomb C. Suicide bomb D. Smart bomb

A. Dirty bomb

1. Which of the following should be done FIRST if you are the first arriving unit to a suspected weapons of mass destruction incident? A. Establishing command B. Determining the exact agent or device involved C. Decontaminating patients D. Triaging all patients

A. Establishing command

4. Which of the following types of weapon of mass destruction is capable of the GREATEST structural damage as well as environmental contamination? A. Nuclear device B. Conventional explosive C. Improvised explosive D. Incendiary device

A. Nuclear device

17. Which of the following hazards should you MOST anticipate when the weapon is a conventional explosive? A. The presence of a secondary device B. Follow-up with a sophisticated chemical weapon C. Impending nuclear detonation D. Simultaneous biological attack

A. The presence of a secondary device

12. Which of the following types of radiation energy is a slow-moving particle that can travel only inches in the air and is stopped by clothing? A. Gamma B. Alpha C. X-ray D. Neutron

B. Alpha

6. Which of the following types of weapon of mass destruction causes minimal effect on structures but significant contamination of the environment? A. Biological B. Chemical C. Incendiary D. Nuclear

B. Chemical

13. Which of the following particles will penetrate the skin? A. Alpha particles B. Gamma particles C. All radiological particles D. Beta particles

B. Gamma particles

18. The most effective way to disseminate a weapon is through: A. absorption. B. inhalation. C. injection. D. ingestion.

B. inhalation.

22. Which of the following is MOST important at a terrorism incident? A.Incident stabilization B. Prosecution of perpetrators C. Life safety D .Protection of property

C. Life safety

5. During which blast phase is rupture of the eardrums MOST likely? A. Secondary B. Tertiary C. Primary D. Incendiary

C. Primary

10. Which of the following types of terrorist targets should be anticipated in planning for weapons of mass destruction incidents? A. Rural areas B. Individual homes C. Schools D. Personal vehicles

C. Schools

15. How does contamination occur in a radiation incident? A. Through exposure to a patient who has received a high-dose of X-rays B. Through exposure to X-rays C. When you come into contact with the source of radiation contamination D. From touching the skin of a patient who has radiation sickness from exposure to gamma rays

C. When you come into contact with the source of radiation contamination

16. You are told that a number of victims at a terrorism event have suffered primary, secondary, and tertiary soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries. You should suspect: A. a chemical event. B. a nuclear event. C. an explosive event. D. a biological event.

C. an explosive event.

8. An effective response to a terrorism event requires that rescuers: A. enter the center of the incident as quickly as possible. B. immediately transport high-priority patients. C. follow established operating guidelines. D. think of something that needs to be done and do it.

C. follow established operating guidelines.

14. Treatment for blast injuries at an MCI should be based on: A. patient preference. B. NIMS standards. C. local protocols. D. EMT experience.

C. local protocols.

11. The MOST common and serious injuries produced from a blast are: A. head injuries. B. severe lacerations. C. pulmonary injuries. D. oxidation.

C. pulmonary injuries.

9. Which of the following findings is LEAST likely following radiation exposure? A. Appetite loss B. Weight loss C. Sores in the throat and mouth D.Hypertension

D. Hypertension

7. Which of the following is the most plausible form of terrorism on the basis of the ability to be obtained and used effectively? A. Radiological B. Nuclear C. Biological D. Incendiary

D. Incendiary

21. Which of the following is an explosive device that is intended to be detonated after rescuers have entered the scene? A. Backup device B. Tertiary device C. Incendiary device D. Secondary device

D. Secondary device

19. A weapon of mass destruction would most likely fall into what hazmat category? A. Oxidizers B. Corrosive substances C. Organic peroxides D. Toxic and infectious substances

D. Toxic and infectious substances

3. Your municipality's water supply has been contaminated by a possible terrorist attack. This poses a possible health danger through: A. oxidation. B. absorption. C. inhalation. D. ingestion.

D. ingestion.