This document contains an emergency response quiz with multiple choice questions and answers. The quiz covers topics like emergency preparedness, family emergency plans, emergency supply kits, sheltering in place, chemical, biological and radiological emergencies, and limiting harm from nuclear blasts. The answers provided explain the reasoning behind the correct response and often include additional information about emergency resources.

1. EHS 314
EMERGENCY RESPONSE QUIZ
Ms. OLULEGAN

2. 1. Which of the following is NOT a
recommended action for emergency
preparedness?
A. Creating a family emergency plan
B. Stockpiling antibiotics
C. Becoming knowledgeable about
types of potential emergencies and
responses
D. Getting an emergency supplies kit

3. 2. A family emergency plan should NOT include
which of the following?
A. Information about the emergency plan at your
children's schools
B. The name and phone number of an out-of-town
contact person
C. A list of important phone numbers, including
those of doctors and emergency services
D. Arrangements for each person in the family to
be at a specific land line telephone at a
specific time
E. A central meeting spot outside your home and
one outside your neighborhood in case you need
to leave the area

4. 3. Which of the following is the
federal government's website that
provides information about how
to get prepared for a terrorist
attack or other emergency?
A. www.Prepared.gov.ng
B. www.Safe.gov.ng
C. www.nema.gov.ng
D. www.Protected.gov.ng

5. 4. When preparing for a possible
emergency situation, it's best to think
first about the basics of survival.
Which of the following is NOT
considered a necessity for survival?
A. Drinking water
B. Food
C. Clean air
D. Comfortable shoes
E. Warmth

6. 5. Which of the following items should NOT be included in a
basic emergency supply kit?
A. Water (one gallon per person per day for drinking and
sanitation)
B. Non-perishable foods
C. Battery-operated radio
D. Dust mask or cotton fabric
E. Whistle
F. Important family documents
G. Candles
H. Flashlight and extra batteries
I. Moist towelettes
J. Manual can opener
K. Plastic sheeting and duct tape
L. Garbage bags and plastic ties
M. Wrench or pliers
N. First aid kit
O. Unique family needs such as infant formula or prescription
medicines

7. 6. There are circumstances when staying inside and creating a
barrier between you and potentially contaminated air
outside, a process known as sheltering-in-place and “sealing
the room,” is a matter of survival. Which of the following are
appropriate steps to take to shelter in place and “seal the
room?”
A. Bring your family and pets inside
B. Lock doors and close windows, air vents and fireplace
dampers
C. Turn off fans, air conditioning and forced air heating
systems
D. Take your emergency supply kit unless you have reason to
believe it has been contaminated
E. Go into an interior room with few windows, if possible
F. Seal all windows, doors and air vents with plastic sheeting
and duct tape. Consider measuring and cutting the sheeting in
advance to save time
G. All of the above

8. 7. What are some of the warning signs that
may indicate a chemical emergency has
occurred?
A. High fever
B. People in the area suffering from watery
eyes, choking, and having difficulty
breathing
C. Many sick or dead birds, fish or small
animals
D. a and b
E. b and c

9. 8. A radiological bomb or “dirty
bomb” is:
A. A miniature nuclear device
B. An explosive device that releases
chemicals
C. An explosive device that releases a
biological agent
D. An explosive device that spreads
radioactive materials over a targeted
area

10. 9. Which of the following is NOT true about a
biological emergency?
A. A biological emergency might not be
immediately obvious
B. Biological agents can be inhaled or can
enter through a cut in the skin
C. Biological agents always cause
contagious diseases
D. It may take time for public officials to
determine what the illness is and how it
should be treated

11. 10. Three of the following ARE ways to
limit harm d uring a nuclear blast , but one
is NOT. Which one is not?
A. Place a thick shield between yourself
and the radioactive materials
B. D istance yourself as far away as
possible from the blast
C. Avoid washing skin and clothing to
preserve evidence for examination
D. Minimizing time spent exposed to the
radiation

12. ANSWERS
EMERGENCY RESPONSE QUIZ

13. 1.
The answer is B. Stockpiling antibiotics is
not recommended because it is
impossible to predict the exact nature of
a biological emergency and there is not
one antibiotic that effectively treats all
possible bioterrorist-related sicknesses.
In addition, inappropriate use of
antibiotics can potentially lead to
dangerous side effects and also
contributes to the problem of many
organisms developing antibiotic
resistance.

14. 2.
The answer is D. The arrangements for each
family member to be at a specific landline
telephone at a specific time may not be possible
or useful under many conditions, as people may
have to relocate or evacuate entirely during a
disaster. Families should create an emergency
plan and carry important information with them
so they know how to get in touch and get back
together during an emergency. Finally, both
telephone landlines and cellular phones may be
overloaded or out of service during or after an
emergency, so knowing in advance where to
meet is important.

15. 3.
The answer is
C. National Emergency Man
agement Agency
(NEMA) Nigeria.
www.NEMA.gov.ng

16. 4.
The answer is D. While sturdy
protective shoes are important
during and after a disaster,
they are not necessary for
survival. You can learn more
about the basics of survival by
visiting www.NEMA.gov.ng or
www.redcross.org.

17. 5.
The answer is G. All of the items
listed above should be included in a
basic emergency supply kit, except
for candles. Candles pose a serious
fire hazard, and it is safer to use a
battery-operated flashlight or
lantern. Learn more about
emergency supply kits at
www.NEMA.gov.ng or
www.redcross.org.

18. 6.
The answer is G. In addition to the items
listed above, it's important to remember
that local authorities may not be able to
immediately provide information on
what is happening and what you should
do. However, you should watch TV, listen
to your battery-operated radio, or check
the Internet often for official news and
instructions as they become available. It
is also important to note that sealing the
room is a temporary measure; sealed
rooms are not designed for extended
stays.

19. 7.
The answer is E. Possible signs
of a chemical emergency
include m any people suffering
from watery eyes, twitching,
choking, having trouble
breathing or losing
coordination. Many sick or
dead birds, fish or small
animals are also cause for
suspicion.

20. 8.
The answer is D. A radiation threat
commonly referred to as a "dirty bomb"
or "radiological dispersion device” or
RDD is the use of common explosives to
spread radioactive materials over a
targeted area. It is not a nuclear blast.
The force of the explosion and
radioactive contamination will be more
localized and the presence of radiation
will not be clearly defined until trained
personnel with specialized equipment
are on the scene.

21. 9.
The answer is C. Some
biological agents, such as
anthrax, do not cause
contagious diseases.
Others, such as the
smallpox virus, can result
in diseases you can catch
from other people.

22. 10.
The answer is C. To limit the amount of
radiation you are exposed to, you
should do three things: Shield yourself -
if there is a thick shield like a wall or
building between yourself and the
radioactive materials, more of the
radiation will be absorbed by the
shielding and you will be exposed to
less. Distance yourself - the farther away
you are from the blast and the fallout,
the lower possibility of your exposure.
Minimize your time - minimizing time
spent exposed will also reduce your risk.