1) One of the five intervention principles in the management of the stress response is promoting the sense of safety. How can this be accomplished?

Leadership provide an accurate, organized voice to help circumvent threat (correct)

2) ________ may be thought of as a form of identification.

Detection to protect or treat (correct)

3) Radiation burns, which cause delayed, irreversible changes of the skin, can be caused by high doses of what form of ionizing radiation?

Beta (correct)

4) ________ blocks aerobic metabolism by interfering with cell use of oxygen.

Cyanide (correct)

5) A patient is exhibiting the following symptoms: fever, cough, dyspnea, prominent gastrointestinal symptoms, absence of buboes. Which form of plague is responsible?

Pneumonic (correct)

6) Over 20 people who worked together developed cough, excess fluid in their lungs, and difficulty breathing. Chest x-rays show bilateral infiltrates with bronchial aspirates rich in protein. Several died. What was the likely agent?

Ricin (correct)

7) Which of the following agents is considered to be a fast effect agent?

Nerve agent (correct)

8) Experts anticipate that a ________ incident is the least likely to occur but would have a great impact upon the environment and people.

Nuclear (correct)

9) How is the victim of a pulmonary agent exposure presenting with respiratory distress less than 4 hours after exposure classified?

Expectant (correct)

10) An all-hazards approach affects preparedness by allowing communities to:

Increase the speed, effectiveness, and efficiency of incident management. (correct)

11) Which post disaster phase is generally characterized by optimism due to an infusion of resources?

Honeymoon phase (correct)

12) A group of people are presenting with a delayed onset of blisters and a dry productive cough that later turns productive. What is the likely culprit?

Mustard (correct)

13) The Disaster Mental Health Response Team can be called upon to assist victims and disaster responders. Which of the following is NOT a service that they may provide:

Provide professional psychological treatment (correct)

14) All of the following are procedures for activating the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) EXCEPT:

Refer to your Job Action Sheet (JAS) for response duties (correct)

15) The immediate concern of chlorine exposure is the effects on the ____?

Airway and lungs (correct)

16) What device detects and discriminates between nerve and mustard vapors and can be used to sort contaminated and clean personnel during decontamination?

Improved Chemical Agent Monitor (ICAM) (correct)

17) ICS has been used to manage incidents such as fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, and acts of terrorism. Which of the following situations represents another viable application for the use of ICS?

The planning and operation of the Central City annual Labor Day celebration, including a parade and fair. (correct)

18) Area immediately surrounding a hazardous material incident which extends far enough to protect personnel outside the zone from contamination.

Hot Hazard Zone (correct)

19) Smallpox can spread from one person to another by the following routes:

All of the Above (correct)

20) The amount of radiation that an individual absorbs depends on ____?

All of the Above (correct)

21) __________ occurs outside of the incident area when people come in contact with a contaminated person or object.

Secondary Contamination (correct)

22) How is the victim of vesicant (blister agent) exposure with skin burn over less than 5 percent of Body Surface Area (BSA) and minor eye irritation classified?

Minimal (correct)

23) A nerve gas attack has occurred in one of the city's underground subway stations. This is the second attack this month. After arriving on the scent, a veteran responder, considered a "tough guy" by his team, freezes up and is unable to continue. After talking to him, you determine he responded to the previous attack. What personal situation stressor is this veteran exhibiting?

Prior disaster experience (correct)

24) An explosion casualty suffering from crush injuries of the lower extremities has been admitted to your hospital with severe hyperkalemia. What emergency treatment is NOT recommended?

Limit fluids. (correct)

25) Following a nuclear detonation, some of the casualties with survivable injuries are possibly contaminated with radiological material. Which of the below courses of action is most appropriate for the situation?

Treat all life-threatening injuries first. (correct)

26) Type of decontamination that is carried out by a unit to reduce contamination equal to natural background or to the lowest level possible.

Thorough (correct)

27) Which of the following cell types are most sensitive to radiation damage?

Cells that are actively dividing (correct)

28) Processed foods and temperature-abused foods are most commonly associated with ________ poisoning.

Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B (SEB) (correct)

29) Who is responsible for directing the command and control of all operations?

Incident Commander (correct)

30) Which of the bacterial disease produces a non-specific illness that may produce a prolonged disability but is rarely fatal?

Q Fever (correct)

31) What is the value of verification or confirmation of biological agents?

Determination of genetic differences in pathogens may allow determination of source laboratories (correct)

32) What level of civilian chemical equipment would healthcare providers don when providing initial medical treatment after an incident but not involved with decontamination?

Level C (correct)

33) Which of the following is a way to organize chemical agents that manifest most of their symptoms for several hours to days?

Slow effect (correct)

34) What is the purpose of a secondary device?

Injure or kill first responders (correct)

35) What type of explosive is widely used by the military, and is one of the least sensitive explosives.

TNT (correct)

36) Which of the following statements does NOT describe spores produced by Bacillus anthracis, causative agent of anthrax?

Sensitive to UV light. (correct)

37) The decontamination site should NOT be located:

Near waterways and drainage systems (correct)

38) A patient presents to the hospital. He exhibits symptoms of high fever, mild hypotension, flushing, conjunctiva injection, and now a bad rash has appeared that is bleeding in spots. He has been feeling ill since his return from safari in Africa a few days ago. What type of viral infection do you suspect?

Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (correct)

39) Select the two categories Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is generally divided into.

Respiratory Protection & Chemical Protective Garments (correct)

40) Wearing PPE can put the responder at considerable risk both physically and psychologically. Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor?

Hyperactivity (correct)

41) Acute Radiation Syndrome results from high-level external exposure to ionizing radiation. Which sub-syndrome is normally seen at the lower range of exposure?

Hematopoietic Syndrome (correct)

42) Your patient is recovering from injuries sustained in a terrorist incident and is exhibiting stress symptoms. Which of the following is a common behavior reaction associated with severe short-term stress reactions?

Substance abuse (correct)

43) Secretary of Defense has the responsibility to provide defense support to civil authorities when the actions:

are legal (correct)

44) How is the victim of nerve agent exposure presenting with convulsions classified?

Immediate (correct)

45) What agent blocks enzymes resulting in a cholinergic crisis?

Nerve agent (correct)

46) Which phase of CBRN response synchronizes planning and execution efforts with the efforts of the supported civil authorities?

Phase III - Operate (correct)

47) All-hazards are often categorized as:

Man-made: technological (correct)

48) START stands for:

Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment (correct)

49) What directive establishes a single comprehensive national incident management system that allows all levels of government to work efficiently and effectively together?

Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5 (correct)

50) The majority of the injuries to gas-containing organs is usually attributed to which of the following?

Primary blast effect (correct)

51) What form of ionizing radiation can penetrate deeply into body tissue?

Photon (correct)

52) Which of the following is a cyanide antidote?

Nitrite (correct)

53) What type of care is a stress management component that fosters a mourning process and helps treat psychological stress reactions?

Pastoral care (correct)

54) Which of the following would NOT be used for the detection or collection of radiological material?

Nucleic acid amplification (correct)

55) __________ occurs when people comes in direct contact with a harmful agent at or near an incident.

Contamination (correct)

56) One of the contributing factors to stress reactions is the physical factor. Which of the following is associated with this factor?

worries about others (correct)

57) Type of decontamination that occurs on scene and is accomplished by first responders.

Mass Decontamination (correct)

58) What type of biological toxin is predominantly derived from the bean of the castor plant?

Ricin (correct)

59) Which of the following bacterial disease is contagious person to person?

Pneumonic plague (correct)

60) What Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) level provides the greatest level of protection?

IV (correct)

61) A secondary explosive device has been spotted. Which of the following options describes how to proceed?

Withdraw at least 50 yards from the scene and tell the Incident Commander (IC) immediately. (correct)

62) What is the most available explosive agent?

Nitroglycerin (correct)

63) Which of the following bacterial diseases produce ulcers on the skin?

Tularemia (correct)

64) Patient presents with 5-day-old blisters/rash mostly on the arm, face, and hands. No scabs are present. Patient reports fever started several days before blisters appeared. Based on the information would you suspect chickenpox or smallpox?

Smallpox, because the rash is centrifugal on the patient (correct)

65) Your unit has responded within minutes to a suspected CBRNE incident. Select the important steps that you should take.

Practice protective measures of time, distance, and shielding (correct)

66) Which of the following is NOT a physical requirement of those expected to wear PPE?

Ability to handle emergency conditions (correct)

67) Disaster victims presenting for medical care should be assessed for common short-term stress reactions which fall into all categories EXCEPT?

Intellectual (correct)

68) Nerve agents are organophosphorus agents that cause all the following EXCEPT?

Slow heart rate (correct)

69) Which phase of CBRN response focuses on the prioritization of forces to deploy for mission task?

Phase II - Response (correct)

70) When conducting a medical assessment, what status is checked first?

Respiratory Status (correct)

71) Which of the following is NOT a challenge in gaining access and acceptance?

similar cultural values (correct)

72) This form of detection provides warning in sufficient time to implement protective and/or treatment measures before exposure to agent.

Detection to warn (correct)

73) A patient presents with the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, problems with eye movement, dry mouth, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, no gag reflex, and extreme weakness. Patient is alert and oriented during the exam. What toxin do you suspect and how do you treat it?

Botulinum toxin, supportive care and antitoxin. (correct)

74) Which of the following agents is considered to be a slow effect agent?

Chlorine (correct)

75) Experts anticipate that biological incidents are ________________.

the most likely to occur, and will have the greatest impact on the greatest number of people. (correct)

76) Advantages of adopting a comprehensive all-hazards approach include the following EXCEPT:

Attention is directed towards a single hazard (correct)

77) During which post disaster phase do survivors realize that they will need to solve their problems of rebuilding their homes, businesses, and lives and have gradually assumed the responsibility to do so?

Reconstruction/Recovery Phase (correct)

78) Eyes are the most vulnerable to this agent due to their thin, moist, warm mucosa.

Sulfur mustard (correct)

79) Chlorine casualties that require immediate treatment would most likely be suffering from:

Larynospasm (correct)

80) What command system is a widely used and accepted tool for command, control and coordination of a response to a disaster?

Incident Command System (correct)

81) Decontamination will be conducted in the __________ hazard control zone.

Warm (correct)

82) Which of the following compounds can be administered to reduce the absorption of radiation that targets the thyroid?

Potassium Iodide (correct)

83) What is the role of the liaison officer within the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)?

Function as the incident contact person for representatives from other agencies (correct)

84) Which of the following is a way to organize chemical agents that manifest most of their symptoms within seconds or minutes?

Fast effect (correct)

85) What is the comprehensive preparedness required to manage the casualties resulting from the host of possible hazards?

All-hazard preparedness (correct)