Chapter 44 Pre-Test

During an​ explosion, in which phase does the wind blast propel the patient to the ground or against other​ objects, causing​ injuries?

Tertiary

The EMT is working in an MCI where there has been skin contact with a substance. Which should be used to decontaminate the skin after​ exposure?

Soap and water

In addition to​ biological, nuclear,​ incendiary, and​ explosive, what is another recognized category of weapon of mass​ destruction?

Chemical

Crush syndrome can be caused by entrapment within how many hours of​ entrapment?

4 hours

For which exposure would hydroxocobalamin be​ considered?

Cyanide

A​ 27-year-old male was injured from shrapnel from an explosion. This is an example of​ a:

secondary blast effect.

Which is the essential difference between primary radiation exposure and fallout​ exposure?

Time and distance in relation to the event

A student in an EMT program wishes to become trained in tactical EMS care. Which area should the student expect this training to occur​ in?

A separate TEMS course outside the curriculum

You are on the​ first-arriving unit at a terrorist attack. After establishing​ command, you​ should:

perform a​ size-up.

Which chemical is classified as a nerve​ agent?

Sarin

Which resource would be MOST likely to be needed in the response to a conventional explosive detonation associated with building​ collapse?

Heavy equipment

Which​ patient-related bit of information within an EMS system could be at risk for cyberterrorism and identity​ theft?

Patient demographics

What should be the highest priority of incident command upon assessing the scene of a weapons of mass destruction​ incident?

Establishing a route of evacuation for all personnel with a designated place to regroup

For which type of agent would atropine and pralidoxime be MOST likely to be​ effective?

VX

The EMT is caring for a patient exposed to tear gas after a riot. Which should the EMT perform first to decontaminate the patient and decrease further​ exposure?

Irrigate the eyes with water or saline.

What is the distinguishing characteristic of a nuclear​ bomb?

Massive amounts of energy are released from fusing or splitting atoms.

Which symptom is LEAST likely to be associated with radiation​ injury?

Loss of hearing

How should EMS agencies ensure adequate supplies are available in the event of a terrorist​ attack?

Establish a community response with access to supplies from various agencies.

A​ 24-year-old male patient was very close to an explosion. Which type of abdominal injury should you assess​ for?

Abdominal evisceration

Which type of weapon can be concealed in the trunk of a car and yet can immediately and completely destroy 10 city blocks while damaging many​ more?

Nuclear device

Which route of entry is the MOST common route by which biological agents enter the​ body?

Respiratory

You are staffing the second unit to arrive at a terrorist attack. You will most​ likely:

be assigned an officer role.

Which type of weapon of mass destruction is known for being difficult to​ detect, taking hours to days to become​ apparent, with effects lasting from days to​ weeks?

Biological

Which statement BEST describes the source of nuclear​ radiation?

Particles and rays emitted from unstable atoms

How should medical direction be provided in the case of a terrorist attack involving a weapon of mass​ destruction?

All orders become standing orders.

Which type of radiation exposure occurs​ hours, days, and weeks after a nuclear​ incident?

Fallout

What is the primary source of neutron​ radiation?

Nuclear reactors used for producing energy

Which action made by a cyberterrorist could impede EMS from responding to a mass casualty incident in a timely​ fashion?

Shut down traffic lights and transportation

As a​ classification, which type of chemical weapon is among the MOST​ deadly?

Nerve agents

During which phase of a blast are shrapnel injuries​ produced?

Secondary phase

Which substance is NOT classified as a type of biological​ agent?

Nerve agent

If it is necessary to shield yourself and others against radiation​ fallout, which characteristic of a shelter is required for​ protection?

6 inches of concrete

Which action taken by an EMT student during an active mass shooting incident at an industrial warehouse warrants immediate intervention by the EMT​ preceptor?

Walking into the building before law enforcement has secured the area

A​ 20-year-old female was injured from the blast of an explosion. This is an example of​ a:

primary effect.