Chapter 41 Terrorism Concepts

Questions and Answers

The 1996 Summer Olympics bombing is an example of?

domestic terrorism

The chemical attacks that occurred in Tokyo between 1994 and 1995 were carried out by a(n)?

violent religious group

An attack on an abortion clinic would most likely be carried out by a(n)?

single-issue group

The process performed to artificially maximize the target population's exposure to a biologic agent is called?

weaponization Signup and view all the answers

Most terrorist attacks are?

covert Signup and view all the answers

Cross-contamination occurs when?

an EMT is exposed to a victim who has not yet been decontaminated Signup and view all the answers

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

locate the medical staging officer to obtain his or her assignment Signup and view all the answers

The primary route of exposure of vesicant agents is the?

skin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following chemicals is a nerve agent?

soman Signup and view all the answers

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

hydrogen cyanide Signup and view all the answers

A disease vector is defined as?

any agent that acts as a carrier or transporter Signup and view all the answers

The skin lesions associated with smallpox?

are identical in their development Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding anthrax is correct?

pulmonary anthrax is the deadliest form Signup and view all the answers

When introduced into the body, ricin causes?

pulmonary edema and circulatory failure Signup and view all the answers

Points of distribution (PODs) are strategically placed facilities where?

antidotes, antibiotics, and vaccines are distributed Signup and view all the answers

The least harmful form of ionizing radiation is?

alpha Signup and view all the answers

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

patient's distance from the epicenter of the explosion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding a 'dirty bomb' is correct?

dirty bombs could injure victims with both radioactive material and the explosive material used to deliver it Signup and view all the answers

Unlike viruses and bacteria, neurotoxins?

are not contagious Signup and view all the answers

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

seep out of the blood vessels and tissues Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Domestic Terrorism and Groups

The 1996 Summer Olympics bombing exemplifies domestic terrorism.
Chemical attacks in Tokyo (1994-1995) were executed by a violent religious group.
Attacks on abortion clinics are most frequently attributed to single-issue groups.

Biological and Chemical Warfare

Weaponization refers to maximizing a target population's exposure to a biological agent.
Most terrorist attacks are covert.
Cross-contamination occurs when an EMT interacts with a non-decontaminated victim.

Incident Command and Exposure Routes

EMTs at a terrorist attack site should locate the medical staging officer for assignment.
The primary exposure route for vesicant agents is through the skin.

Chemical Agents

Soman is classified as a nerve agent.
Hydrogen cyanide, resembling almond odor, blocks the body's oxygen usage.

Disease Vectors and Smallpox

A disease vector is any agent that carries or transports pathogens.
Smallpox skin lesions develop identically in affected individuals.

Anthrax and Ricin

Pulmonary anthrax is identified as the most lethal form of anthrax.
Ricin exposure leads to pulmonary edema and circulatory failure.

Points of Distribution and Radiation

Points of Distribution (PODs) serve as facilities for distributing antidotes, antibiotics, and vaccines.
Alpha radiation is considered the least harmful form of ionizing radiation.

Wounds from Explosions

The severity of wounds from incendiary and explosive devices largely depends on the patient’s distance from the explosion epicenter.

Dirty Bombs and Neurotoxins

Dirty bombs can harm victims using both radioactive and explosive materials.
Neurotoxins differ from viruses and bacteria in that they are not contagious.

Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers

Viral hemorrhagic fevers (e.g., Ebola) result in blood seeping from blood vessels and tissues.

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