Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Standardized Awareness Practice Test

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What are the four radiological routes of entry?

Inhalation, ingestion, injection, and absorption
Touching, eating, drinking, and inhaling
Burning, cutting, shooting, and swallowing
Injecting, inserting, manipulating, and smelling

The correct answer is: Inhalation, ingestion, injection, and absorption

The correct answer identifies the four main routes through which radiological contaminants can enter the body: inhalation, ingestion, injection, and absorption. Inhalation refers to breathing in radioactive particles which can lead to internal exposure. Ingestion involves the consumption of contaminated food or water, resulting in the absorption of radioactive materials through the digestive system. Injection covers scenarios where radioactive substances are directly introduced into the body, and absorption pertains to the uptake of radioactive materials through the skin or mucous membranes. Understanding these routes is crucial for emergency management and public health, as different methods of exposure may require specific protective measures and response strategies. The other options present routes related to various activities but do not accurately encompass the recognized pathways for radiological contamination.