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What is the maximum number of patients classified under a multi-patient incident?
What is the maximum number of patients classified under a multi-patient incident?
- 24
- 100
- 25 (correct)
- 20
Who is responsible for implementing multi-patient/mass casualty procedures during EMS incidents?
Who is responsible for implementing multi-patient/mass casualty procedures during EMS incidents?
- The first-arriving company officer (correct)
- The medical team leader
- The incident commander
- Emergency medical personnel
What distinguishes a mass casualty incident from a disaster in terms of patient count?
What distinguishes a mass casualty incident from a disaster in terms of patient count?
- Mass casualty involves 20 to 40 patients and disaster involves 41 to 100 patients.
- There is no distinction; both terms are interchangeable.
- Mass casualty involves 0 to 24 patients and disaster involves 25 to 100 patients.
- Mass casualty involves 25 to 100 patients and disaster involves more than 100 patients. (correct)
At what point does an incident escalate from a mass casualty to a disaster according to the provided definitions?
At what point does an incident escalate from a mass casualty to a disaster according to the provided definitions?
In the framework of incident management, what is the minimum commitment of medical resources required for mass casualty incidents?
In the framework of incident management, what is the minimum commitment of medical resources required for mass casualty incidents?
Study Notes
Policy Overview
- Integration of multi-patient and mass casualty procedures is crucial within the incident management system.
- First-arriving company officer is responsible for implementing procedures during EMS incidents that require two-and-one medical (2-1-M) resources or more.
Definitions
- Multi-patient incident: An incident involving fewer than 25 patients.
- Mass casualty incident: An incident involving 25 to 100 patients.
- Disaster: Any incident involving more than 100 patients.
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Test your knowledge on integrating multi-patient and mass casualty procedures within incident management systems. This quiz focuses on the responsibilities of first-arriving company officers and definitions related to patient incidents. Prepare to enhance your understanding of EMS protocols for effective responses.
