Latest NHDP-BC Practice Tests

Question: 1

Which of the following is an example of a Category A biological agent?

1. Influenza virus

2. Tuberculosis bacterium

3. Salmonella bacteria

4. Bacillus anthracis (Anthrax)
   
   Answer: D

Explanation: Bacillus anthracis (Anthrax) is an example of a Category A biological agent, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Question: 2

Which federal agency is responsible for coordinating the federal response to a declared emergency or disaster?

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

2. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

3. National Institutes of Health (NIH)

4. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
   
   Answer: D

Explanation: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is responsible for coordinating the federal response to a declared emergency or disaster in the United States.

Question: 3

During a mass casualty incident, which medical triage system is commonly used to prioritize patients for treatment?

1. START (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment)

2. SALT (Sort, Assess, Lifesaving interventions, Treatment/Transport)

3. Triage Sieve

4. JumpSTART

Answer: B

Explanation: The SALT (Sort, Assess, Lifesaving interventions, Treatment/Transport) system is a commonly used medical triage system during mass casualty incidents.

Question: 4

Which of the following is an example of a direct-acting antiviral (DAA) medication used in the treatment of hepatitis C?

1. Ribavirin

2. Interferon-alpha

3. Sofosbuvir

4. Lamivudine

Answer: C

Explanation: Sofosbuvir is a direct-acting antiviral medication used in the treatment of hepatitis C. Ribavirin, Interferon-alpha, and Lamivudine are also used in hepatitis C treatment but are not classified as DAAs.

Question: 5

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)?

1. Providing emergency medical care in disaster-affected areas

2. Recruiting and organizing healthcare professionals for volunteer service in emergencies

3. Managing and coordinating disaster response efforts at the national level

4. Conducting research on disaster preparedness and response
   
   Answer: B

Explanation: The primary responsibility of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is to recruit and organize healthcare professionals for volunteer service in emergencies.

Question: 6

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Incident Command System (ICS) structure?

1. Operations

2. Logistics

3. Finance and Administration

4. Communications

Answer: C

Explanation: The ICS structure consists of four primary components: Operations, Logistics, Planning, and Finance/Administration.

Question: 7

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of crisis communication during a healthcare disaster?

1. Minimization of public information

2. Accuracy

3. Consistency

Answer: A

Explanation: Minimization of public information is not a key principle of crisis communication. Transparency, accuracy, and consistency are important principles to follow during a healthcare disaster.

Question: 8

Which organization establishes guidelines and standards for healthcare disaster preparedness and response?

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

2. World Health Organization (WHO)

3. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

4. National Incident Management Assistance Teams (IMAT)

Answer: C

Explanation: FEMA is responsible for providing guidance and establishing standards for healthcare disaster preparedness and response in the United States.

Question: 9

Which of the following is an example of a post-disaster mental health intervention?

1. National Incident Management Assistance Teams (IMAT)

2. Rapid needs assessment

3. Incident Command System (ICS)

4. Psychological first aid

Explanation: Psychological first aid is an example of a post-disaster mental health intervention. It involves providing immediate emotional support and practical assistance to individuals affected by a disaster.