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crazycityslicker

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If terrorists were to use category B agents that produce low death rates and moderate illness, by which route would the organisms likely be delivered?
 
  a. Vaporization
  b. Water sources
  c. Explosion
  d. Person-to-person contact

Question 2

Which measurement best detects the daily amount of radiation to which a health worker is exposed?
 
  a. Radiation urinalysis
  b. Radiation badges
  c. Radiation spectrometer
  d. Radiation sputum analysis


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todom5090

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Category B agents are usually delivered via a water source. Category A agents may be transmit-ted without detection and can be easily spread from person to person. Category C agents are agents that have not yet been weaponized.

Answer to Question 2

B
Radiation detection badges are worn under protective clothing and are analyzed for the amount of radiation absorbed.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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