Chapter 13: Multiple-Causalty incident

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Paramedic Care Principles and Practice; 6th edition
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Which of the following incidents would be classified as a "closed incident"?
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  • A two-vehicle collision
  • A building fire
  • A grain storage bin collapse
  • Persons sprayed with mace at a club

Frage 2

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Which of the following incidents would be classified as an "open incident"?
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  • A collapse of a grocery store roof in a heavy rain
  • People shot by a coworker at a factory
  • A three-vehicle collision on a highway
  • A gas pipeline explosion along a stretch of rural road

Frage 3

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Which of the following is the best definition of a multiple-casualty incident?
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  • Any incident with more than one patient
  • A situation in which more than one ambulance is needed
  • Any incident in which situational demands overwhelm resources
  • A situation in which there are more than three patients

Frage 4

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Which of the following scenarios would benefit from pre-incident planning in anticipation of a possible MCI?
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  • Outdoor music festival with expected attendance of 10,000
  • Major road closure due to construction
  • Increasing incidence of national terrorist activity
  • The first winter storm of the season

Frage 5

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The Incident Command System was initially developed as a management tool for:
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  • natural disasters.
  • large-scale fires
  • urban violent crimes
  • rural EMS agencies.

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The major functional areas of the National Incident Management System include all of the following EXCEPT:
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  • command
  • logistics
  • planning
  • execution

Frage 7

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding incident commanders?
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  • They make decisions in conjunction with the medical director.
  • They hold full legal authority for decision making.
  • They must clear all decisions with the logistics coordinator
  • They are not liable for decisions made during an MCI

Frage 8

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Span of control refers to:
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  • the number of individuals a supervisor can safely manage.
  • the geographical area an incident covers
  • how many incident commanders are needed for a given MCI.
  • how many division leaders an incident commander appoints.

Frage 9

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You and your EMT partner arrive at the scene of a vehicle collision and find that the collision involved a large van and a school bus full of children. Your first action should be to:
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  • begin triaging patients.
  • declare an MCI and establish yourself as incident commander.
  • call for an air ambulance.
  • inform dispatch that you may need additional resources.

Frage 10

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Which of the following BEST describes the National Incident Management System?
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  • A uniform, yet flexible, system
  • A rigid set of protocols
  • The minimum acceptable standard for MCI operations
  • A recommended list of job tasks for MCIs

Frage 11

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The site from which civil government officials exercise direction and control in an emergency or disaster is called the:
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  • mutual aid coordination center (MACC).
  • emergency aid and operations center (EAOC)
  • Incident command center (ICC).
  • mobile dispatch coordination center (MDCC).

Frage 12

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Under the Incident Command System, who is responsible for monitoring all on-scene actions and ensuring that they do not create any potentially harmful conditions?
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  • Incident commander
  • Safety officer
  • Tactical liaison
  • OSHA representative

Frage 13

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During an MCI, which section is responsible for procuring and distributing equipment and supplies?
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  • Operations
  • Equipment
  • Logistics
  • Finance

Frage 14

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During an MCI, which section collects information such as weather reports, documents incident actions, and develops contingency plans?
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  • Operations
  • Logistics
  • Finance
  • Planning

Frage 15

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Which of the following is NOT a functional unit of the EMS branch during a multiple casualty incident
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  • Triage
  • Treatment
  • Morgue
  • Staging

Frage 16

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Which of the following is NOT a stage of typical disaster management?
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  • Planning
  • Response
  • Recovery
  • Investigation

Frage 17

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Which of the following supervisors is responsible for coordinating placement of ambulances waiting to transport patients?
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  • Staging officer
  • Treatment supervisor
  • Transport unit supervisor
  • EMS officer

Frage 18

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You are responsible for leading the triage team at the scene of an explosion at a local shopping mall. Which of the following should be your FIRST action when beginning the triage process?
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  • Tag all deceased patients as Black.
  • Task two responders with triaging all children.
  • Ask anyone who can walk to come to you
  • Ask the treatment officer to prepare to receive patients.

Frage 19

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While triaging patients at a MCI, you find a 19-year-old female patient who is awake and breathing 32 times/minute. She has a rapid radial pulse and what appears to be partial thickness burns on both legs. According to the START triage system, how should this patient be categorized?
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  • Red
  • Green
  • Yellow
  • Black

Frage 20

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While triaging patients at a MCI, you find a 22-year-old man who is not breathing. After you open the airway, the patient takes a breath. You should:
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  • tag as "immediate" and move on.
  • apply oxygen and move on.
  • assess perfusion status.
  • assess mental status.

Frage 21

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A 56-year-old man is breathing 20 times per minute and has a weak radial pulse. He is confused but able to follow commands. According to the START triage system, how should this patient be categorized?
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  • Minor
  • Delayed
  • Immediate
  • Urgent

Frage 22

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Which of the following best describes scene size-up for an MCI?
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  • Constructing a diagram of the scene for use by incident command
  • An assessment of how many patients are in need of priority care
  • A quick assessment of the incident type and any immediately obvious hazards
  • The exact description of the incident and how many resources are needed to mitigate it

Frage 23

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Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate decision for the transportation unit supervisor?
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  • Placing two critical patients in one ambulance
  • Sending a less critical patient to hospital in another county
  • Communicating directly with staged ambulance crews
  • Tracking the number of patients sent to each hospital

Frage 24

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When transferring incident command, which of the following must be done?
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  • Signed handover of command.
  • All sector commanders must agree on the transfer.
  • Approval must be obtained from the medical director.
  • A face-to-face transfer.

Frage 25

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You have responded to an explosion on a subway train. Because you are a paramedic, the incident commander tells you to report to the treatment unit. Which of the following treatment areas would be the most appropriate location for you to report to?
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  • Immediate, "red" area
  • Delayed, "yellow" area
  • Critical, "black" area
  • Non-urgent, "green" area

Frage 26

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How long should it take you to triage one patient during an MCI?
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  • Less than 10 seconds
  • As long as it takes to obtain a set of vital signs
  • Less than 30 seconds
  • Less than 1 minute

Frage 27

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You are the first to arrive on the scene of a collapse of a balcony at an apartment building. You are met by a man whose arm is nearly severed, and you can see exposed bone and muscle tissue. Bleeding seems to be minimal. What is your next course of action?
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  • This is a life-threating injury, so treat it immediately and call for additional resources
  • This is an "open incident," so using START he is a "green" patient. Have him sit in a safe area, apply a basic dressing to control bleeding, and, if possible, find someone to monitor him. Perform the scene size-up and triage.
  • This is a "closed incident." Perform a scene size-up and treat this patient. Any other incoming units can continue treating people as they are found.
  • Take him to the ambulance.

Frage 28

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Which of the following patients would be tagged "red" using the START system?
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  • A 43-year-old who has a respiratory rate of 28 and a radial pulse, who is screaming to get her to the hospital
  • A 36-year-old displaying no respirations with manual airway techniques, with a weak carotid pulse
  • A 30-year-old with respirations of 24 and a radial pulse, who cannot follow commands
  • A 16-year-old with a patent airway and a radial pulse, who is able to walk

Frage 29

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You have been assigned the job of staging officer at a multiple-casualty incident. This means:
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  • you are responsible for staging all supplies and equipment needed by the treatment unit.
  • you must work directly with incident command to ensure the financial needs of the operation are met.
  • you must organize and prepare all waiting ambulances to transport patients.
  • you are responsible for determining which patients go to which hospitals.

Frage 30

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Which specialized unit, designed to support on-scene responders, may be established at large-scale incidents?
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  • Debriefing unit
  • CISD unit
  • Fatigue unit
  • Rehab unit

Frage 31

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Which of the following is the most important goal to achieve in the initial minutes of an MCI?
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  • Implementation of the NIMS
  • Proper triage
  • Designation of an IC
  • Good assessment of resources needed

Frage 32

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Which of the following is TRUE of MCI drills?
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  • You should never tell anyone they are going to a drill, because they won't take it seriously.
  • They are not necessary for small, rural departments.
  • They are effective only if you can provide real-life moulage and props.
  • All agencies should drill, and never say, "It will never happen here."

Frage 33

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You and your partner have just been relieved of duty at the scene of a school bus rollover. You feel fatigued and emotionally "blank." Which of the following actions would be most helpful to you?
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  • Detailed debriefing with a supervisor
  • Replaying the incident in your mind
  • Discussing the patients you cared for with your family
  • Resting and ensuring that your basic needs are met

Frage 34

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Disaster mental health services should be available:
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  • following any MCI.
  • both immediately after the incident and in the following weeks
  • to all personnel involved in an incident.
  • All of the above

Frage 35

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In a​ multiple-casualty incident​ (MCI), which person has full legal authority to lead the​ situation?
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  • Fire chief
  • Incident commander
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency​ (FEMA)
  • Liaison officer

Frage 36

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Which division of incident command support is responsible for ensuring that resource sharing between involved departments is​ fulfilled?
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  • ​Finance/administration section
  • ​Planning/intelligence section
  • Operations section
  • Logistics section

Frage 37

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What is the START system in terms of emergency medical services​ (EMS)?
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  • A mutual aid assignment system
  • A triage system
  • A casualty incident response system
  • The mass casualty incident staging plan

Frage 38

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The optimal span of control for an incident commander involves how many​ people?
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  • Five
  • Seven
  • Three
  • Two

Frage 39

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Which incident would typically be termed a​ low-impact incident?
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  • A tornado that destroys a shopping center
  • A​ three-car accident
  • An explosion at a manufacturing plant
  • A building collapse

Frage 40

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Which incident would typically be termed a​ high-impact incident?
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  • A shooting incident wounding three people
  • A tornado that destroys a shopping center
  • A motocross race accident involving multiple drivers
  • A​ four-car accident

Frage 41

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Which incident would typically be termed disaster​ related?
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  • A structural collapse at a construction site
  • A tornado
  • An earthquake
  • A bomb threat at a school

Frage 42

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Which statement most accurately defines a​ multiple-casualty incident​ (MCI)?
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  • Any incident that depletes the available​ on-scene resources at any given time
  • Any incident that involves three or more victims
  • Any incident that requires both law enforcement and an ambulance
  • Any incident that involves seven or more victims

Frage 43

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Where did the initial plans for how to respond to​ large-scale emergencies first take​ place?
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  • Southern California
  • At the National Transportation Safety Board​ (NTSB)
  • Northern Washington State
  • Within Federal Emergency Management Agency​ (FEMA)

Frage 44

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In which service or agency did the origin of incident management have its​ roots?
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  • The military
  • The emergency medical services​ (EMS) system
  • The fire service
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency​ (FEMA)

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What is the management system or philosophy that takes the basic tenets of​ good, sound management and adapts them to the needs of the emergency​ scene?
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  • ​Scene-authority management
  • The national consensus standard
  • The Incident Command System​ (ICS)
  • The Simple Triage and Rapid Transport​ (START) system

Frage 46

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On what initial system for responding to a major incident has contributed the most to the subsequently developed Incident Commnand System​ (ICS)?
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  • FIRE SCOPE
  • START
  • FEMA
  • NIMS

Frage 47

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Which of the following is the site from which civil government officials exercise direction and control in an emergency or a​ disaster?
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  • MAST
  • Incident Command System​ (ICS)
  • The emergency operations center​ (EOC)
  • The National Wildland Coordinating Group​ (NWCG)

Frage 48

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Which of the following descriptions best reflects the primary purpose of an emergency operations center​ (EOC)?
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  • For providing a collection point for additional supplies
  • To exercising direction and control in an emergency or disaster
  • To providing mutual aid from surrounding systems
  • For providing a staging area for emergency vehicles to ensure prompt dispatch

Frage 49

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Which of the following incidents would not typically require the activation of a emergency operations center​ (EOC)?
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  • ​Large-scale civil unrest
  • A​ high-impact incident
  • A​ low-impact incident
  • A disaster

Frage 50

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The emergency operations center​ (EOC) should be​ located:
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  • as close as possible to the epicenter of the incident.
  • in a secure and protected location.
  • in a federal building.
  • wherever convenient.

Frage 51

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On​ arrival, the incident commander​ (IC) will:
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  • transmit a preliminary report to dispatch.
  • do a windshield survey of the scene.
  • create an incident command post​ (ICP).
  • Identify the radio frequency channel that will be used during the event.

Frage 52

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The acronym that will help you remember the functional areas of NIMS​ is:
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  • NWCG
  • C-FLOP
  • NVG
  • EOC

Frage 53

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​Past, present, and future information about an incident is provided by which functional area of National Incident Management System​ (NIMS)?
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  • Logistics
  • ​Finance/administration
  • ​Planning/intelligence
  • Operations

Frage 54

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What key element of National Incident Management System​ (NIMS) carries out tactical​ objectives, directs​ front-end activities, participates in​ planning, modifies the action​ plan, maintains​ discipline, and accounts for​ personnel?
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  • Logistics
  • Staffing
  • Operations
  • Administration

Frage 55

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Triage personnel report directly to​ the:
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  • Emergency medical services​ (EMS) branch director
  • incident commander.
  • treatment unit leader.
  • triage unit leader.

Frage 56

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The flexibility of the Incident Management System​ (IMS) as a whole and the emergency medical services​ (EMS) branch as a portion of the system is based​ on:
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  • planning for all eventualities.
  • organization of all resources within a single command.
  • bringing all functional areas to bear on every incident.
  • implementation of only those areas necessary to address the incident.

Frage 57

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What is the fundamental objective of the emergency medical services​ (EMS) provider at an​ multiple-casuality incident​ (MCI)?
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  • Operate the triage area efficiently so as to transport the patients as soon as possible.
  • Do the most good for the most people.
  • Maintain the rehabilitation area.
  • Manage the food and water supplies.

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The transport functional group of the emergency medical services​ (EMS) branch in an Incident Management System​ (IMS) is responsible​ for:
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  • staging
  • medical communications.
  • medical equipment.
  • delayed treatment.

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In accordance with the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport​ (START) triage​ system, which victim would be transported from a​ multiple-casualty incident​ (MCI) in a delayed​ capacity?
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  • A​ conscious, well-oriented​ 22-year-old male with a respiratory rate of 36 and a radial pulse of 88
  • An unconscious​ 42-year-old female with no spontaneous respirations after opening her airway
  • A conscious and​ well-oriented 30-year-old male with a respiratory rate of 28 and a radial pulse of 100 who cannot walk
  • A​ conscious, disoriented​ 54-year-old female with a respiratory rate of 26 and a radial pulse of 96

Frage 60

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In accordance with the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport​ (START) triage​ system, which victim would be transported last from a​ multiple-casualty incident​ (MCI) to the Emergency​ Department?
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  • A conscious and​ well-oriented 28-year-old female with a respiratory rate of 28 and a radial pulse of 100 who is able to walk
  • An unconscious​ 37-year-old male with no spontaneous respirations after opening his airway
  • A​ conscious, well-oriented​ 25-year-old female with a respiratory rate of 36 and a radial pulse of 87
  • A conscious but disoriented​ 48-year-old male with a respiratory rate of 28 and a radial pulse of 97

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What should be the first question you ask patients at a​ multiple-casualty incident​ (MCI) in accordance with the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport​ (START) triage​ system?
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  • Ask what their name is.
  • Ask if they can speak.
  • Ask if they can breathe.
  • Ask all patients who can walk to come to you.

Frage 62

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When performing JumpSTART​ triage, for a pediatric patient who is found not breathing and who does not begin to breathe after positioning the​ airway, how is this pediatric classified according to JumpSTART​ triage?
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  • Apneic
  • Immediate
  • Deceased
  • Delayed

Frage 63

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In developing an understanding of​ multiple-casualty incident​ (MCI), which statement is most accurate regarding the response phase of a​ disaster?
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  • A disaster is an event that overwhelms regional emergency response resources.
  • A properly trained incident commander can prevent the overwhelming of response resources in a disaster.
  • A​ well-conceived MCI plan prevents the overwhelming of response resources in a disaster.
  • Response resources​ shouldn't be overwhelmed at an MCI if the emergency management plan is activated early.

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If a​ disaster-level multiple-casualty incident​ (MCI) results in a regional failure of communications​ systems, should be done as a response to this​ loss?
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  • Await a portable radio system.
  • Use message runners.
  • Gather victims into small groups and await rescue.
  • Call for satellite phones.

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Which statement is most accurate regarding the Incident Management System​ (IMS) response stage of a​ disaster?
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  • Outside assistance is almost always required.
  • There is typically only a brief recovery period necessary to return to station and restock your unit.
  • Casualties can be promptly cared for by existing resources.
  • A proper IMS plan provides for adequate resources.

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What does disaster mitigation refer​ to?
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  • The return of your department to normal as soon as possible
  • The prevention or limiting of disasters
  • The return of your community to normal as soon as possible
  • Setting up an IMS plan for your community

Frage 67

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In preplanning for disaster​ response, what should the initial activity​ include?
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  • Inventory of all regional resources
  • Assessment of potential hazards
  • Evaluation of local community resources
  • Training of response personnel

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Evacuation​ and/or relocation of uninjured victims of a disaster should be conducted with the primary goal​ of:
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  • maintaining proximity to the disaster site.
  • transportation to medical centers for evaluation.
  • maintaining social groupings.
  • retaining individuals who may be beneficial to the emergency response.

Frage 69

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What is the best way to mitigate common problems that may occur during an​ multiple-casualty incident​ (MCI)?
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  • Anticipate their occurrence as best possible and plan for them.
  • Formulate a disaster response plan for every type of disaster.
  • Inventory additional equipment available at a community and regional level.
  • Develop a redundant infrastructure.

Frage 70

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Development of a disaster plan that outlines the standard operating procedures​ (SOPs) and protocols should be developed following what event.
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  • A review of available resources
  • The occurrence of a​ large-scale disaster
  • An assessment of potential hazards
  • An evaluation of average hospital capacity

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Which statement is most reflective of current research about critical incident stress management​ (CISM)?
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  • CISM is recommended for minor or major MCI events.
  • CISM is most effective immediately after the incident.
  • CISM is most effective if administered during the incident.
  • CISM does not appear to mitigate the effects of traumatic stress.

Frage 72

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During a mass casualty​ incident, mental health personnel​ should:
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  • initiate a critical incident stress management​ (CISM) plan immediately after the incident.
  • be available​ on-site for rescuers and victims.
  • initiate critical incident stress management​ (CISM) plan during the incident.
  • stay out of the area until the recovery phase.

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How long may it take for abnormal signs and symptoms associated with traumatic stress from an​ multiple-casualty incident​ (MCI) to​ develop?
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  • Up to three days
  • No more than a day
  • Up to one week
  • Up to two months

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Which of the following is not part of providing psychological first aid at an​ multiple-casualty incident​ (MCI)?
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  • Critical incident stress debriefing
  • ​Encouraging, but not​ forcing, social support
  • Conveying compassion
  • Ensuring that basic physical needs are met

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You are dispatched to a motor vehicle accident. On​ arrival, you discover four​ victims, all of whom require advanced life support​ (ALS). Dispatch indicates that will take another 10 minutes to get additional ambulances to your location. This incident typically be categorized​ as:
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  • a START incident.
  • a disaster.
  • a​ low-impact incident.
  • a​ high-impact incident.

Frage 76

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Which variable can typically change at any time during an open​ incident?
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  • The number of triage levels
  • The number of destination hospitals
  • The amount of available resources
  • The number of patients

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Which functional areas of the National Incident Management System​ (NIMS) system is ultimately responsible for dealing with an​ incident?
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  • Command
  • Operations
  • Logistics
  • Administration

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What role does psychological debriefing or diffusing provide within the scope of an​ multiple-casualty incident​ (MCI)?
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  • Monitoring the mental condition of rescuers
  • Triaging of victims
  • Providing psychological first aid
  • None

Frage 79

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What functional area of the National Incident Management System​ (NIMS) emergency medical services​ (EMS) branch is activated when there are not enough ambulances to transport the​ injured?
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  • Planning
  • Logistics
  • Treatment
  • Operations

Frage 80

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Which of the following disaster resource people would you not likely find at the emergency operations center​ (EOC)?
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  • Triage personnel
  • Information officer
  • Government officials
  • Incident commander

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What procedure should be pursued when a​ multiple-casualty incident​ (MCI) responder is not adapting to the disaster​ normally?
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  • Refer the responder to a mental health professional.
  • No action is necessary.
  • Assist the responder in rationalizing the situation.
  • Provide critical incident stress management.

Frage 82

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Which statement regarding incident impact is most​ accurate?
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  • Motor vehicle collisions are always considered​ low-impact incidents.
  • The techniques and tools used to respond to an multiple casuality incedent​ (MCI) could also be used when managing a​ multiple-patient motor vehicle collision​ (MVC).
  • A hurricane is typically considered to be a​ high-impact incident.
  • The typical​ low-impact incident involves a single patient.

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What is the critical responsibility of the logistics section of National Incident Management System​ (NIMS)?
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  • Accounting and administration
  • Command
  • Operating the medical supply unit
  • Tactical objectives

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In which type of​ multiple-casualty incident​ (MCI) have the injuries usually already occurred by the time you arrive on​ scene?
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  • A closed incident
  • A triage coordination incident
  • An open incident
  • A limited scope incident

Frage 85

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In accordance with the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport​ (START) triage​ system, what should the disposition be for patients who respond to your request to come to​ you?
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  • They should be asked to assist.
  • They should be transported to the emergency department​ (ED) by bus.
  • They should be tagged yellow.
  • They should be confined to one area.

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When faced with a potential disaster such as a​ hurricane, how can the impact on resources best be​ reduced?
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  • By removing as many people to hospitals as possible
  • By advising people of safe routes out of the area to appropriate destinations
  • By beginning an immediate forced evacuation of the area
  • By removing resources from the area until after the disaster

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Which of the following disaster resource coordination personnel would you least likely find at the emergency operations center​ (EOC)?
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  • Incident commander
  • Operations section chief
  • Unit leaders
  • Jurisdictional officials

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Which incident management concept is the comprehensive standard currently utilized for​ large-scale events since​ 9/11?
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  • FIRE SCOPE
  • Incident Management System​ (IMS)
  • National Incident Management System​ (NIMS)
  • Incident Command System​ (ICS)

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What is not part of the basic Incident Management System​ (IMS) emergency medical services​ (EMS) Branch at a​ multiple-casuality incident​ (MCI) incident?
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  • Treatment
  • Triage
  • Transport
  • Timing

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In accordance with the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport​ (START) triage​ system, which victim would be transported first from an​ MCI?
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  • A conscious​ 44-year-old male with a respiratory rate of 28 and a radial pulse of 97 who is capable of following commands but who cannot walk
  • A conscious and​ well-oriented 32-year-old female with a respiratory rate of 28 and a radial pulse of 100 who can walk
  • An unconscious​ 47-year-old male with no spontaneous respirations after opening her airway
  • A conscious​ 59-year-old male with a respiratory rate of 37 and a radial pulse of 95 who is capable of following commands

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In a​ disaster, if operations have begun to return people who have been evacuated to their homes and​ communities, then you are in which​ phase?
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  • Recovery
  • Mitigation
  • Response
  • Planning

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The original Incident Command System​ (ICS) was developed for​ use:
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  • following hurricanes.
  • at major fires.
  • during military battles.
  • at commercial aircraft accidents.

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During an​ multiple-casualty incident​ (MCI) event, who has the greatest influence on the overall course of​ events?
Antworten
  • The first responders
  • The staging officer
  • The local emergency departments​ (EDs)
  • The incident commander

Frage 94

Frage
What should the training goal be for each person involved in emergency medical services​ (EMS) disaster​ response?
Antworten
  • Triage proficiency
  • Communications
  • Readiness to act as an incident commander
  • Multiple patient care in the red treatment unit
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