You and Your Partner Are Responding to an Explosion at a Large

question 11

Multiple Choice

You and your partner are responding to an explosion at a large office building that appears to be a terrorist incident. When searching the area for victims, you should be aware of:

• A) the probability that nerve agents will be deployed.
• B) any sensitive documents that may be lying around.
• C) the likelihood of secondary explosions.
• D) terrorists hiding in the building.

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Definitions:

Kidneys

Bean-shaped organs responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and excreting them, along with water, as urine.

Lungs

Organs in the chest that are crucial for respiration, allowing for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air and blood.

Acetazolamide

A medication used to treat glaucoma, epilepsy, altitude sickness, and as a diuretic to manage fluid retention.

Carbonic Anhydrase

Enzyme that catalyzes the reaction between carbon dioxide and water to form carbonic acid.