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Chapter 13: Multiple-Causalty incident

Question 1 of 25

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Which of the following incidents would be classified as a "closed incident"?

Select one of the following:

  • A two-vehicle collision

  • A building fire

  • A grain storage bin collapse

  • Persons sprayed with mace at a club

Explanation

Question 2 of 25

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Which of the following incidents would be classified as an "open incident"?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 3 of 25

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Which of the following is the best definition of a multiple-casualty incident?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 4 of 25

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Which of the following scenarios would benefit from pre-incident planning in anticipation of a possible MCI?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 5 of 25

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The Incident Command System was initially developed as a management tool for:

Select one of the following:

  • natural disasters.

  • large-scale fires

  • urban violent crimes

  • rural EMS agencies.

Explanation

Question 6 of 25

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The major functional areas of the National Incident Management System include all of the following EXCEPT:

Select one of the following:

  • command

  • logistics

  • planning

  • execution

Explanation

Question 7 of 25

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding incident commanders?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 8 of 25

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Span of control refers to:

Select one of the following:

  • 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.

Explanation

Question 9 of 25

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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:

Select one of the following:

  • 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.

Explanation

Question 10 of 25

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Which of the following BEST describes the National Incident Management System?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 11 of 25

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The site from which civil government officials exercise direction and control in an
emergency or disaster is called the:

Select one of the following:

  • mutual aid coordination center (MACC).

  • emergency aid and operations center (EAOC)

  • Incident command center (ICC).

  • mobile dispatch coordination center (MDCC).

Explanation

Question 12 of 25

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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?

Select one of the following:

  • Incident commander

  • Safety officer

  • Tactical liaison

  • OSHA representative

Explanation

Question 13 of 25

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During an MCI, which section is responsible for procuring and distributing equipment and supplies?

Select one of the following:

  • Operations

  • Equipment

  • Logistics

  • Finance

Explanation

Question 14 of 25

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

Select one of the following:

  • Operations

  • Logistics

  • Finance

  • Planning

Explanation

Question 15 of 25

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Which of the following is NOT a functional unit of the EMS branch during a multiple casualty incident

Select one of the following:

  • Triage

  • Treatment

  • Morgue

  • Staging

Explanation

Question 16 of 25

1

Which of the following is NOT a stage of typical disaster management?

Select one of the following:

  • Planning

  • Response

  • Recovery

  • Investigation

Explanation

Question 17 of 25

1

Which of the following supervisors is responsible for coordinating placement of ambulances waiting to transport patients?

Select one of the following:

  • Staging officer

  • Treatment supervisor

  • Transport unit supervisor

  • EMS officer

Explanation

Question 18 of 25

1

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?

Select one of the following:

  • 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.

Explanation

Question 19 of 25

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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?

Select one of the following:

  • Red

  • Green

  • Yellow

  • Black

Explanation

Question 20 of 25

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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:

Select one of the following:

  • tag as "immediate" and move on.

  • apply oxygen and move on.

  • assess perfusion status.

  • assess mental status.

Explanation

Question 21 of 25

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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?

Select one of the following:

  • Minor

  • Delayed

  • Immediate

  • Urgent

Explanation

Question 22 of 25

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Which of the following best describes scene size-up for an MCI?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 23 of 25

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Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate decision for the transportation unit
supervisor?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 24 of 25

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When transferring incident command, which of the following must be done?

Select one of the following:

  • 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.

Explanation

Question 25 of 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?

Select one of the following:

  • Immediate, "red" area

  • Delayed, "yellow" area

  • Critical, "black" area

  • Non-urgent, "green" area

Explanation

Question 26 of 25

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How long should it take you to triage one patient during an MCI?

Select one of the following:

  • Less than 10 seconds

  • As long as it takes to obtain a set of vital signs

  • Less than 30 seconds

  • Less than 1 minute

Explanation

Question 27 of 25

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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?

Select one of the following:

  • 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.

Explanation

Question 28 of 25

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Which of the following patients would be tagged "red" using the START system?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 29 of 25

1

You have been assigned the job of staging officer at a multiple-casualty incident. This
means:

Select one of the following:

  • 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.

Explanation

Question 30 of 25

1

Which specialized unit, designed to support on-scene responders, may be established at
large-scale incidents?

Select one of the following:

  • Debriefing unit

  • CISD unit

  • Fatigue unit

  • Rehab unit

Explanation

Question 31 of 25

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Which of the following is the most important goal to achieve in the initial minutes of an
MCI?

Select one of the following:

  • Implementation of the NIMS

  • Proper triage

  • Designation of an IC

  • Good assessment of resources needed

Explanation

Question 32 of 25

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Which of the following is TRUE of MCI drills?

Select one of the following:

  • 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."

Explanation

Question 33 of 25

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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?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 34 of 25

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Disaster mental health services should be available:

Select one of the following:

  • following any MCI.

  • both immediately after the incident and in the following weeks

  • to all personnel involved in an incident.

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 35 of 25

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In a​ multiple-casualty incident​ (MCI), which person has full legal authority to lead the​ situation?

Select one of the following:

  • Fire chief

  • Incident commander

  • Federal Emergency Management Agency​ (FEMA)

  • Liaison officer

Explanation

Question 36 of 25

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Which division of incident command support is responsible for ensuring that resource sharing between involved departments is​ fulfilled?

Select one of the following:

  • ​Finance/administration section

  • ​Planning/intelligence section

  • Operations section

  • Logistics section

Explanation

Question 37 of 25

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What is the START system in terms of emergency medical services​ (EMS)?

Select one of the following:

  • A mutual aid assignment system

  • A triage system

  • A casualty incident response system

  • The mass casualty incident staging plan

Explanation

Question 38 of 25

1

The optimal span of control for an incident commander involves how many​ people?

Select one of the following:

  • Five

  • Seven

  • Three

  • Two

Explanation

Question 39 of 25

1

Which incident would typically be termed a​ low-impact incident?

Select one of the following:

  • A tornado that destroys a shopping center

  • A​ three-car accident

  • An explosion at a manufacturing plant

  • A building collapse

Explanation

Question 40 of 25

1

Which incident would typically be termed a​ high-impact incident?

Select one of the following:

  • A shooting incident wounding three people

  • A tornado that destroys a shopping center

  • A motocross race accident involving multiple drivers

  • A​ four-car accident

Explanation

Question 41 of 25

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Which incident would typically be termed disaster​ related?

Select one of the following:

  • A structural collapse at a construction site

  • A tornado

  • An earthquake

  • A bomb threat at a school

Explanation

Question 42 of 25

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Which statement most accurately defines a​ multiple-casualty incident​ (MCI)?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 43 of 25

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Where did the initial plans for how to respond to​ large-scale emergencies first take​ place?

Select one of the following:

  • Southern California

  • At the National Transportation Safety Board​ (NTSB)

  • Northern Washington State

  • Within Federal Emergency Management Agency​ (FEMA)

Explanation

Question 44 of 25

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In which service or agency did the origin of incident management have its​ roots?

Select one of the following:

  • The military

  • The emergency medical services​ (EMS) system

  • The fire service

  • Federal Emergency Management Agency​ (FEMA)

Explanation

Question 45 of 25

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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?

Select one of the following:

  • ​Scene-authority management

  • The national consensus standard

  • The Incident Command System​ (ICS)

  • The Simple Triage and Rapid Transport​ (START) system

Explanation

Question 46 of 25

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • FIRE SCOPE

  • START

  • FEMA

  • NIMS

Explanation

Question 47 of 25

1

Which of the following is the site from which civil government officials exercise direction and control in an emergency or a​ disaster?

Select one of the following:

  • MAST

  • Incident Command System​ (ICS)

  • The emergency operations center​ (EOC)

  • The National Wildland Coordinating Group​ (NWCG)

Explanation

Question 48 of 25

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Which of the following descriptions best reflects the primary purpose of an emergency operations center​ (EOC)?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 49 of 25

1

Which of the following incidents would not typically require the activation of a emergency operations center​ (EOC)?

Select one of the following:

  • ​Large-scale civil unrest

  • A​ high-impact incident

  • A​ low-impact incident

  • A disaster

Explanation

Question 50 of 25

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The emergency operations center​ (EOC) should be​ located:

Select one of the following:

  • as close as possible to the epicenter of the incident.

  • in a secure and protected location.

  • in a federal building.

  • wherever convenient.

Explanation

Question 51 of 25

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On​ arrival, the incident commander​ (IC) will:

Select one of the following:

  • 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.

Explanation

Question 52 of 25

1

The acronym that will help you remember the functional areas of NIMS​ is:

Select one of the following:

  • NWCG

  • C-FLOP

  • NVG

  • EOC

Explanation

Question 53 of 25

1

​Past, present, and future information about an incident is provided by which functional area of National Incident Management System​ (NIMS)?

Select one of the following:

  • Logistics

  • ​Finance/administration

  • ​Planning/intelligence

  • Operations

Explanation

Question 54 of 25

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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?

Select one of the following:

  • Logistics

  • Staffing

  • Operations

  • Administration

Explanation

Question 55 of 25

1

Triage personnel report directly to​ the:

Select one of the following:

  • Emergency medical services​ (EMS) branch director

  • incident commander.

  • treatment unit leader.

  • triage unit leader.

Explanation

Question 56 of 25

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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:

Select one of the following:

  • 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.

Explanation

Question 57 of 25

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What is the fundamental objective of the emergency medical services​ (EMS) provider at an​ multiple-casuality incident​ (MCI)?

Select one of the following:

  • 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.

Explanation

Question 58 of 25

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The transport functional group of the emergency medical services​ (EMS) branch in an Incident Management System​ (IMS) is responsible​ for:

Select one of the following:

  • staging

  • medical communications.

  • medical equipment.

  • delayed treatment.

Explanation

Question 59 of 25

1

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?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 60 of 25

1

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?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 61 of 25

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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?

Select one of the following:

  • 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.

Explanation

Question 62 of 25

1

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?

Select one of the following:

  • Apneic

  • Immediate

  • Deceased

  • Delayed

Explanation

Question 63 of 25

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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?

Select one of the following:

  • 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.

Explanation

Question 64 of 25

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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?

Select one of the following:

  • Await a portable radio system.

  • Use message runners.

  • Gather victims into small groups and await rescue.

  • Call for satellite phones.

Explanation

Question 65 of 25

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Which statement is most accurate regarding the Incident Management System​ (IMS) response stage of a​ disaster?

Select one of the following:

  • 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.

Explanation

Question 66 of 25

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What does disaster mitigation refer​ to?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 67 of 25

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In preplanning for disaster​ response, what should the initial activity​ include?

Select one of the following:

  • Inventory of all regional resources

  • Assessment of potential hazards

  • Evaluation of local community resources

  • Training of response personnel

Explanation

Question 68 of 25

1

Evacuation​ and/or relocation of uninjured victims of a disaster should be conducted with the primary goal​ of:

Select one of the following:

  • 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.

Explanation

Question 69 of 25

1

What is the best way to mitigate common problems that may occur during an​ multiple-casualty incident​ (MCI)?

Select one of the following:

  • 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.

Explanation

Question 70 of 25

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Development of a disaster plan that outlines the standard operating procedures​ (SOPs) and protocols should be developed following what event.

Select one of the following:

  • A review of available resources

  • The occurrence of a​ large-scale disaster

  • An assessment of potential hazards

  • An evaluation of average hospital capacity

Explanation

Question 71 of 25

1

Which statement is most reflective of current research about critical incident stress management​ (CISM)?

Select one of the following:

  • 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.

Explanation

Question 72 of 25

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During a mass casualty​ incident, mental health personnel​ should:

Select one of the following:

  • 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.

Explanation

Question 73 of 25

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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?

Select one of the following:

  • Up to three days

  • No more than a day

  • Up to one week

  • Up to two months

Explanation

Question 74 of 25

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Which of the following is not part of providing psychological first aid at an​ multiple-casualty incident​ (MCI)?

Select one of the following:

  • Critical incident stress debriefing

  • ​Encouraging, but not​ forcing, social support

  • Conveying compassion

  • Ensuring that basic physical needs are met

Explanation

Question 75 of 25

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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:

Select one of the following:

  • a START incident.

  • a disaster.

  • a​ low-impact incident.

  • a​ high-impact incident.

Explanation

Question 76 of 25

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Which variable can typically change at any time during an open​ incident?

Select one of the following:

  • The number of triage levels

  • The number of destination hospitals

  • The amount of available resources

  • The number of patients

Explanation

Question 77 of 25

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

Select one of the following:

  • Command

  • Operations

  • Logistics

  • Administration

Explanation

Question 78 of 25

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What role does psychological debriefing or diffusing provide within the scope of an​ multiple-casualty incident​ (MCI)?

Select one of the following:

  • Monitoring the mental condition of rescuers

  • Triaging of victims

  • Providing psychological first aid

  • None

Explanation

Question 79 of 25

1

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?

Select one of the following:

  • Planning

  • Logistics

  • Treatment

  • Operations

Explanation

Question 80 of 25

1

Which of the following disaster resource people would you not likely find at the emergency operations center​ (EOC)?

Select one of the following:

  • Triage personnel

  • Information officer

  • Government officials

  • Incident commander

Explanation

Question 81 of 25

1

What procedure should be pursued when a​ multiple-casualty incident​ (MCI) responder is not adapting to the disaster​ normally?

Select one of the following:

  • Refer the responder to a mental health professional.

  • No action is necessary.

  • Assist the responder in rationalizing the situation.

  • Provide critical incident stress management.

Explanation

Question 82 of 25

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Which statement regarding incident impact is most​ accurate?

Select one of the following:

  • 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.

Explanation

Question 83 of 25

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What is the critical responsibility of the logistics section of National Incident Management System​ (NIMS)?

Select one of the following:

  • Accounting and administration

  • Command

  • Operating the medical supply unit

  • Tactical objectives

Explanation

Question 84 of 25

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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?

Select one of the following:

  • A closed incident

  • A triage coordination incident

  • An open incident

  • A limited scope incident

Explanation

Question 85 of 25

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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?

Select one of the following:

  • 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.

Explanation

Question 86 of 25

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When faced with a potential disaster such as a​ hurricane, how can the impact on resources best be​ reduced?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 87 of 25

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Which of the following disaster resource coordination personnel would you least likely find at the emergency operations center​ (EOC)?

Select one of the following:

  • Incident commander

  • Operations section chief

  • Unit leaders

  • Jurisdictional officials

Explanation

Question 88 of 25

1

Which incident management concept is the comprehensive standard currently utilized for​ large-scale events since​ 9/11?

Select one of the following:

  • FIRE SCOPE

  • Incident Management System​ (IMS)

  • National Incident Management System​ (NIMS)

  • Incident Command System​ (ICS)

Explanation

Question 89 of 25

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • Treatment

  • Triage

  • Transport

  • Timing

Explanation

Question 90 of 25

1

In accordance with the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport​ (START) triage​ system, which victim would be transported first from an​ MCI?

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 91 of 25

1

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?

Select one of the following:

  • Recovery

  • Mitigation

  • Response

  • Planning

Explanation

Question 92 of 25

1

The original Incident Command System​ (ICS) was developed for​ use:

Select one of the following:

  • following hurricanes.

  • at major fires.

  • during military battles.

  • at commercial aircraft accidents.

Explanation

Question 93 of 25

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During an​ multiple-casualty incident​ (MCI) event, who has the greatest influence on the overall course of​ events?

Select one of the following:

  • The first responders

  • The staging officer

  • The local emergency departments​ (EDs)

  • The incident commander

Explanation

Question 94 of 25

1

What should the training goal be for each person involved in emergency medical services​ (EMS) disaster​ response?

Select one of the following:

  • Triage proficiency

  • Communications

  • Readiness to act as an incident commander

  • Multiple patient care in the red treatment unit

Explanation

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