At a Weapons of Mass Destruction incident, responders should:

• A. Cordoned all involved victims together with the responders.
• B. Avoid touching anything not critical to the operation.
• C. Personally interview as many victims as possible.
• D. Be escorted by law enforcement to the decontamination corridor.

Answer: (B)

In a Weapons of Mass Destruction incident, contamination control is the top priority. Responders should touch only what is essential to the mission and nothing more, using proper PPE and following established decontamination procedures. Limiting contact reduces the chance of spreading contaminants to people, equipment, and clean areas, and helps keep the operation safe and moving quickly toward decontamination.

Why this is the best approach: touching only what’s necessary minimizes cross-contamination and preserves the integrity of the decon process, so responders can work safely and victims can be decontaminated efficiently.

Why the other ideas don’t fit: bringing all victims together with responders risks spreading contamination; interviewing many victims on scene wastes time and exposes responders to hazards; and while law enforcement may assist with scene security, the critical action is to follow decontamination procedures and move through the decon corridor per protocol rather than relying on an escort.