Biological Defection System

Question 0

Anthrax is usually found in ______.

Answer 0

Cattle and sheep

Question 1

Infectious and sometimes fatal disease of warm-blooded animals caused by the bacterium bacillus anthracis.

Answer 1

Anthrax

Question 2

Anthrax is a disease that can be transmitted to human beings through:

Answer 2

Contact with contaminated animal substances

Weaponized as extremely fine dust particles

Question 3

Three forms of contamination with anthrax:

Answer 3

1) cutaneous or skin contact, resulting in black, ulcerative skin lesions
2) Alimentary or intestinal infection, leading to serious flu-like symptoms
3) pulmonary or airborne infection causing chest pain and shortness of breath

Question 4

The ______ form of anthrax is the most severe leading to a ___% death rate within a short number of days after exposure if not properly diagnosed and treated with _______.

Answer 4

Respiratory

90%

High doses of antibiotics

Question 5

An automated, biological detection apparatus that combines air sampling and polymerase chain reaction (PC)R testing

Answer 5

Biological Detection System (BDS)

Question 6

BDS: first arriving officer is responsible for:

Answer 6

SICSA

Size-up
ICS-assign according to ICS
Action-take necessary action

Question 7

BDS: The IC is responsible for:

Answer 7

Overall coordination of IAP and coordination with command representatives from other agencies

Question 8

Incident priorities for a BDS incident shall include:

Answer 8

Life/Health
Environment
Crime Scene
Property & Equipment
Preserve Crime Scene Evidence