Question: The Centennial Park bombing during the 1996 Summer Olympics is an example of:

Answer: domestic terrorism.

Question: An attack on an abortion clinic would MOST likely be carried out by a(n):

Answer: single-issue group.

Question: To date, the preferred weapons of mass destruction for terrorists have been:

Answer: explosive weapons.

Question: As you and your partner report for duty, you check your ambulance and begin talking about the possibility of a terrorist attack. The MOST effective and appropriate way to determine the likelihood of this happening is to:

Answer: know the current threat level issued by the Department of Homeland Security.

Question: In determining the potential for a terrorist attack, you should routinely observe all of the following on every call, EXCEPT:

Answer: weather conditions.

Question: You and your partner arrive at the scene of a fire at a large office complex. Witnesses tell you that they heard a loud explosion shortly before the building caught fire. You should:

Answer: ensure that your ambulance is parked upwind and uphill from the building.

Question: Continual reassessment of the scene at a suspected terrorist or weapon of mass destruction incident is MOST important because:

Answer: a secondary explosive device may detonate.

Question: The EMT should expect that a patient who was exposed to cyanide will have:

Answer: a normal pulse oximetry reading.

Question: Multiple people in a small town began experiencing abdominal cramps, excessive salivation and urination, and muscle twitching shortly after a small crop duster plane made several passes over the community. As you are assessing the patients, you further determine that most of them are bradycardic and have miosis. In addition to high-flow oxygen, the MOST appropriate treatment for these patients includes:

Answer: atropine and pralidoxime chloride.

Question: All of the following are vesicant agents, EXCEPT:

Answer: sarin.

Question: Unlike viral agents, bacterial agents:

Answer: respond to antibiotics.

Question: The means by which a terrorist will spread a particular agent is called:

Answer: dissemination.

Question: After eating at a local restaurant, a 20-year-old male complains of blurred vision, difficulty speaking, and difficulty breathing. He is conscious; however, his respirations are profoundly labored and producing minimal tidal volume. You should:

Answer: assist his ventilations with high-flow oxygen.

Question: Points of distribution (PODs) are strategically placed facilities where:

Answer: antidotes, antibiotics, and vaccines are distributed.

Question: __________ rays easily penetrate through the human body and require lead or several inches of concrete to prevent penetration.

Answer: Gamma

Question: At present, the likelihood of a nuclear attack against the United States is very low because:

Answer: terrorist nations do not have the ability to deliver a nuclear weapon via missile or bomb.

Question: The type and severity of wounds sustained from incendiary and explosive devices primarily depend on the:

Answer: patient's distance from the epicenter of the explosion.

Question: Which of the following statements regarding blast injuries is correct?

Answer: Solid organs are relatively protected from shock wave injury but may be injured during the secondary or tertiary blast phase.

Question: The incubation period for Ebola can be up to:

Answer: 21 days.

Question: Most cases of anthrax begin with:

Answer: flulike symptoms.

Question: Most terrorist attacks:

Answer: require multiple terrorists working together.

Question: Phosgene (CG) has an odor that resembles:

Answer: cut grass.

Question: If the incident command system is already established at the scene of a terrorist attack, the EMT should:

Answer: locate the medical staging officer to obtain his or her assignment.

Question: Which of the following statements regarding the persistency and volatility of a chemical agent is correct?

Answer: VX, a highly persistent nerve agent, can remain in the environment for weeks to months.

Question: The primary route of exposure of vesicant agents is the:

Answer: skin.

Question: When multiple patients present with an acute onset of difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and hoarseness or stridor, you should be MOST suspicious of exposure to:

Answer: phosgene or chlorine.

Question: Nerve agents, a class of chemicals called organophosphates, were first discovered while in search of a superior:

Answer: pesticide.

Question: Which of the following chemicals is a nerve agent?

Answer: Soman

Question: Which of the following agents blocks the body's ability to use oxygen and possesses an odor similar to almonds?

Answer: Hydrogen cyanide

Question: The primary clinical feature associated with exposure to phosgene oxime is:

Answer: skin blistering.

Question: A disease vector is defined as:

Answer: any agent that acts as a carrier or transporter.

Question: The skin lesions associated with smallpox:

Answer: are identical in their development.

Question: A 52-year-old male presents with a fever of 102.5°F and a severe headache. As you assess him, you note the presence of multiple blisters on his face and chest, which are all identical in shape and size. This patient's clinical presentation is MOST consistent with:

Answer: smallpox.

Question: Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF), such as Ebola, cause the blood to:

Answer: seep out of the blood vessels and tissues.

Question: Initial signs and symptoms associated with viral hemorrhagic fevers include:

Answer: headache and sore throat.

Question: Which of the following statements regarding anthrax is correct?

Answer: Pulmonary anthrax is the most deadly form.

Question: Botulinum is:

Answer: a potent bacterial neurotoxin.

Question: Symptoms of both inhaled and ingested ricin include:

Answer: fever and headache.

Question: All of the following biologic agents or diseases can be transmitted from person to person, EXCEPT:

Answer: ricin.

Question: _____ is a brownish-yellowish oily substance that is generally considered very persistent.

Answer: Sulfur mustard

Question: The most lethal of all the nerve agents is:

Answer: V agent.

Question: What two medications do DuoDote Auto-Injectors contain?

Answer: Atropine and 2-PAM chloride

Question: Which of the following statements regarding anthrax is NOT true?

Answer: Pulmonary anthrax is associated with the lowest risk of death if left untreated.

Question: Which organ is most susceptible to pressure changes during an explosion?

Answer: Lung