How Can an EMT Best Protect Herself, as Well as Get

question 25

Multiple Choice

How can an EMT best protect herself, as well as get the most appropriate resources to the scene of a multiple-casualty incident involving a weapon of mass destruction?

• A) Estimation of the number of fatalities and injuries
• B) Identification of the specific agent or mechanism used
• C) Overall determination of the number and types of injuries
• D) Turning over control of the incident to Homeland Security

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Definitions:

Yield to Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if held until it matures, considering all payments of interest and principal and the time value of money.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock, typically the value printed on the certificate, which does not necessarily reflect its market value.

Treasury Bond

Long-term government debt securities issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, with maturity periods typically ranging from 20 to 30 years, considered low-risk investments.

Annual Coupon

The yearly interest payment made by a bond issuer to its bondholders, usually fixed at the time of issuance.