A nurse is informed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation has determined that a bomb has been detected and is in the possession of a known terrorist group. The government buildings in the local community are the target. This situation is termed a(n):
a. all-hazards approach.
b. biologic event.
c. credible threat.
d. natural disaster.
ANS: C
Correct: A credible threat is a situation in which the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) determines that a terrorist threat is probable and verifies the involvement of a weapon of mass destruction in the developing terrorist incident.
Incorrect:
a. An All-hazards approach is a process whereby all divisions prepare for any emergency or disaster that may occur.
b. A biologic event involves microorganisms or toxins from living organisms with infectious or noninfectious properties that produce lethal or serious effects in plants and animals.
d. A natural disaster is not manmade and includes events such as such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and earth quakes.
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