Deck 16: Responding to Terrorist Acts

Question 1

The main objective of terrorist acts is to:

A) incite fear in the public.
B) cause a mass casualty incident.
C) draw attention to a group's political agenda.
D) demonstrate a group's power and abilities.

Answer 1

incite fear in the public.

Question 2

Which of the following is the most common mechanism of action in nerve agents?

A) Inhibit degradation of acetylcholine
B) Central nervous system depression
C) Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase
D) Unopposed adrenergic stimulation

Answer 2

Inhibit degradation of acetylcholine

Question 3

Which of the following is the most effective way for EMS personnel to protect themselves against exposure to biological agents of terrorism?

A) Disinfect the ambulance.
B) Use a HEPA mask.
C) Get immunized.
D) Wear gloves.

Answer 3

Use a HEPA mask.

Question 4

You are involved in the initial response to a nuclear detonation. Which of the following will likely be an early priority in managing this incident?

A) Determining who is responsible for the attack
B) Moving survivors into structures to protect them from fallout
C) Administering medications designed to mitigate the effects of radiation
D) Keeping responders away from the area to prevent radiation poisoning

Question 5

Which of the following is the cardinal sign of a toxic chemical release?

A) A low-hanging vapor cloud
B) An odor similar to rotten eggs
C) Puddles of an evaporating liquid
D) Similar signs and symptoms occurring rapidly in a group of individuals

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of an incendiary agent or device?

A) White phosphorus
B) Sarin gas
C) A mixture of diesel fuel and nitrogen-based fertilizer
D) Tularemia

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding biological weapons is TRUE?

A) Biological weapons are easily recognized.
B) Biological weapons are difficult to detect right away.
C) Only governments have access to biological weapons.
D) Biological weapons are a commonly used terrorist tactic.

Question 8

A group of railway passengers presents with vomiting, diarrhea, watery eyes, and salivation. Which of the following is the likely cause of their symptoms?

A) Chemical agent
B) Biologic agent
C) Radiation agent
D) Synthetic agent

Question 9

Terrorist attacks are most likely to be targeted toward which of the following?

A) Children
B) Colleges
C) Government buildings
D) Individuals

Question 10

Which of the following injuries would be the result of a pressure wave associated with the detonation of an explosive device?

A) Splenic hemorrhage
B) Ruptured eardrums
C) Burns
D) Penetrating trauma

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a typical indication of exposure to a chemical nerve agent?

A) Blurry vision
B) Hot, dry skin
C) Rhinorrhea
D) Fasciculations

Question 12

The contents of a Mark I kit are most effective when they are:

A) inhaled.
B) injected subcutaneously or intramuscularly.
C) ingested.
D) administered intravenously.

Question 13

You are caring for a patient who has been exposed to a nerve agent. Appropriate treatment of this patient would include:

A) epinephrine.
B) adenosine.
C) pralidoxime chloride.
D) albuterol.

Question 14

Which of the following scenarios is most likely to be a potential terrorist incident?

A) Multiple explosions in an urban subway system
B) A derailed commuter train
C) A fire in an office building
D) Multiple people sick in a restaurant

Question 15

You respond to an airport for a report of several people with upper respiratory problems. As you enter the airport, you notice that there are multiple people coughing and vomiting throughout the ticketing area. This may indicate which of the following types of terrorist attack?

A) Biological
B) Chemical
C) Dirty bomb
D) Conventional

Question 16

Which of the following BEST describes incendiary agents?

A) Chemical weapons designed to paralyze the central nervous system
B) Terrorist operatives implanted in civilian society who intend to carry out acts of terror
C) A special subset of explosives with less explosive power and greater heat and burn potential
D) Any substance or material that is highly flammable

Question 17

You and your partner are responding to an explosion at a large office building that appears to be a terrorist incident. When searching the area for victims, you should be aware of:

A) the probability that nerve agents will be deployed.
B) any sensitive documents that may be lying around.
C) the likelihood of secondary explosions.
D) terrorists hiding in the building.

Question 18

Which of the following is the weapon of choice for terrorists worldwide?

A) Conventional explosives
B) Chemical weapons
C) Biological weapons
D) Nuclear weapons

Question 19

While caring for victims exposed to radiation, which of the following devices do rescuers wear to monitor the doses of radiation the victims are receiving?

A) Dosimeter
B) Mark I kit
C) CS canister
D) Geiger counter

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a chemical nerve agent?

A) Tabun
B) Lewisite
C) VX
D) GB