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terminology and definitions

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A chemical and/or physical process used to remove and prevent the spread of a contaminant.   show
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show dissemination  
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show exposure  
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The movement of a substance through a surface or, on a molecular level, through intact materials.   show
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show routes of entry  
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Destructive devices, such as bombs, placed to be activated after an initial attack and timed to injure emergency responders who rush in to help care for those targeted in the initial attack.   show
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Specific operational actions to accomplish assigned tasks.   show
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Acronym used the remember incidents of terrorism.   show
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show domestic terrorists  
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An acronym used to help the EMT-B be alert to clues when on the scene of a suspicious incident.   show
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show controversial businesses, infrastructure systems, public buildings  
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On April 19th the US government is at heightened security because it is the anniversary of:   show
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show unexplained symptoms of skin or eye irritation, unexplained vapor clouds, mists or plumes, unexplained signs of airway irritation  
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show biological/etiological  
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show radiological, chemical, psychological, mechanical, and thermal  
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Mainstays of self-protection at a radiological incident includes:   show
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Features that influence a biological agent's use as a weapon include:   show
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Relative severity of a disease produced by a microorganism.   show
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show lethality of an agent  
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show smallpox  
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Methods of decontamination.   show
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show dilution  
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show buckets, brushes, decontamination solution and tubs, dedicated water supply, tarps/plastic sheets, containment vessel for water runoff and pump to transfer it, A frame ladder, PPE for responders  
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show determine appropriate PPE based on materials and hazards, wear and operate PPE, start time log, setup and operate decontamination line, triage and prioritize the decontamination of victims, communicate  
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