Question 1

What alternative describes the FEMA definition of situational awareness?

Options :

A : Meaningful comprehension of various environmental elements related to response

B : Continuous extraction of a coherent mental picture about a disaster-related situation

C : Process of integrating information from various sources to support decision-making

Answer: A

Question 2

What does the CFR division contain standards and guidelines addressing transportation?

Options :

A : 40 CFR

B : 42 CFR

C : 49 CFR

Answer: C

Question 3

What factor determines survival chances during a nuclear detonation event?

Options :

A : Size of the nuclear bomb

B : Type of delivery mechanism

C : Proximity to the bomb blast

Answer: C

Question 4

What agency publishes guidelines for hospital emergency water management?

Options :

A : Department of Homeland Security

B : Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

C : Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Answer: B

Question 5

What did EMS personnel learn during initial involvement with injured Joplin tornado victims?

Options :

A : A well-designed ICS contributed to less confusion at the disaster location

B : Triage and medical treatment became more effective than victim transport

C : Adaptation to a variety of issues helped promote fluidity of the situation

Answer: C