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Unlike viruses and bacteria, neurotoxins:
Unlike viruses and bacteria, neurotoxins:
- Cause skin blistering
- Are not contagious (correct)
- Have a slow onset of symptoms
- Cause high fever
The chemical attacks that occurred in Tokyo between 1994 and 1995 were carried out by a(n):
The chemical attacks that occurred in Tokyo between 1994 and 1995 were carried out by a(n):
- Violent religious group (correct)
- Group of domestic terrorists
- Single-issue terrorist group
- Extremist political group
Most terrorist attacks are:
Most terrorist attacks are:
- Unplanned
- Impulsive
- Covert (correct)
- Nuclear attacks
The type and severity of wounds sustained from incendiary and explosive devices primarily depend on the:
The type and severity of wounds sustained from incendiary and explosive devices primarily depend on the:
Which of the following statements regarding anthrax is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding anthrax is correct?
Which of the following chemicals is a nerve agent?
Which of the following chemicals is a nerve agent?
When introduced into the body, ricin causes:
When introduced into the body, ricin causes:
A disease vector is defined as:
A disease vector is defined as:
An attack on an abortion clinic would most likely be carried out by a(n):
An attack on an abortion clinic would most likely be carried out by a(n):
If the incident command system is already established at the scene of a terrorist attack, the EMT should:
If the incident command system is already established at the scene of a terrorist attack, the EMT should:
Points of distribution (PODs) are strategically placed facilities where:
Points of distribution (PODs) are strategically placed facilities where:
The process performed to artificially maximize the target population's exposure to a biologic agent is called:
The process performed to artificially maximize the target population's exposure to a biologic agent is called:
The 1996 Summer Olympics bombing is an example of:
The 1996 Summer Olympics bombing is an example of:
Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF), such as Ebola, cause the blood to:
Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF), such as Ebola, cause the blood to:
Which of the following statements regarding a 'dirty bomb' is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding a 'dirty bomb' is correct?
The skin lesions associated with smallpox:
The skin lesions associated with smallpox:
Which of the following agents blocks the body's ability to use oxygen and possesses an odor similar to almonds?
Which of the following agents blocks the body's ability to use oxygen and possesses an odor similar to almonds?
The least harmful form of ionizing radiation is:
The least harmful form of ionizing radiation is:
Cross-contamination occurs when:
Cross-contamination occurs when:
The primary route of exposure of vesicant agents is the:
The primary route of exposure of vesicant agents is the:
Flashcards
Are neurotoxins contagious?
Are neurotoxins contagious?
Neurotoxins don't spread like viruses or bacteria. You can't catch them from someone else.
What is a nerve agent?
What is a nerve agent?
A powerful chemical that messes with your nervous system, like Soman.
What is a disease vector?
What is a disease vector?
Something that carries a disease, like a mosquito carrying malaria.
What is the main route of exposure for vesicant agents?
What is the main route of exposure for vesicant agents?
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What is weaponization of a biological agent?
What is weaponization of a biological agent?
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What is a Point of Distribution (POD)?
What is a Point of Distribution (POD)?
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What's the most dangerous type of anthrax?
What's the most dangerous type of anthrax?
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What type of terrorism was the 1996 Summer Olympics bombing?
What type of terrorism was the 1996 Summer Olympics bombing?
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What are the effects of ricin?
What are the effects of ricin?
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What determines injury severity from explosions?
What determines injury severity from explosions?
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What's unique about smallpox lesions?
What's unique about smallpox lesions?
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What is the least harmful type of ionizing radiation?
What is the least harmful type of ionizing radiation?
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What is cross-contamination in medical response?
What is cross-contamination in medical response?
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What does hydrogen cyanide do to your body?
What does hydrogen cyanide do to your body?
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Are terrorist attacks mostly planned or impulsive?
Are terrorist attacks mostly planned or impulsive?
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What happens during viral hemorrhagic fevers?
What happens during viral hemorrhagic fevers?
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What makes a dirty bomb different?
What makes a dirty bomb different?
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Who typically carries out attacks on abortion clinics?
Who typically carries out attacks on abortion clinics?
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What should an EMT do during a terrorist attack if an incident command system is already set up?
What should an EMT do during a terrorist attack if an incident command system is already set up?
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When did the Tokyo chemical attacks happen?
When did the Tokyo chemical attacks happen?
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Study Notes
Neurotoxins and Contagion
- Neurotoxins are distinct from viruses and bacteria as they are not contagious.
Tokyo Chemical Attacks
- Between 1994 and 1995, Tokyo experienced chemical attacks executed by a violent religious group.
Nature of Terrorist Attacks
- Most terrorist acts are covert rather than impulsive or unplanned.
Impact of Explosive Devices
- Severity of injuries from incendiary and explosive devices mainly relies on the victim's distance from the explosion's epicenter.
Anthrax and Its Forms
- Pulmonary anthrax represents the deadliest variant of anthrax.
Nerve Agents
- Soman is classified as a nerve agent among other chemicals.
Effects of Ricin
- Ricin causes significant health issues, resulting in pulmonary edema and circulatory failure upon introduction into the body.
Disease Vectors
- A disease vector is any agent that facilitates the spread or transport of pathogens.
Abortion Clinic Attacks
- Attacks on abortion clinics are typically executed by single-issue groups.
Incident Command System Protocol
- If an incident command system is already established during a terrorist attack, an EMT should seek assignment from the medical staging officer.
Points of Distribution (PODs)
- PODs are strategically established facilities where antidotes, antibiotics, and vaccines are distributed.
Weaponization of Biological Agents
- Weaponization refers to artificially increasing the exposure of a population to a biological agent to maximize impact.
1996 Summer Olympics Bombing
- The bombing at the 1996 Summer Olympics is classified as an act of domestic terrorism.
Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (VHF)
- VHFs like Ebola lead to blood seeping out of blood vessels and tissues, causing severe health complications.
Dirty Bombs
- Dirty bombs can injure victims using both explosive materials and radioactive content.
Smallpox Lesions
- Smallpox lesions are uniform in appearance and development.
Hydrogen Cyanide
- This chemical agent disrupts the body's oxygen utilization and has an odor reminiscent of almonds.
Ionizing Radiation Types
- Among ionizing radiation types, alpha radiation is considered the least harmful.
Cross-Contamination in Medical Response
- Cross-contamination occurs when an EMT interacts with a victim who hasn't undergone decontamination.
Vesicant Agents Exposure
- The primary route of exposure to vesicant agents is through the skin.
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Test your knowledge on Terrorism Response and Disaster Management with these flashcards focused on Chapter 41. Explore key concepts regarding neurotoxins and historical terrorist attacks, sharpening your understanding of this critical subject.
