18 Questions
What is one of the primary goals of emergency care during mass gatherings?
Evaluating and stabilizing injuries and illnesses
Which type of planning involves preparing an organization for any type of threat or event?
Strategic Planning
What is the primary focus of forward planning?
Preparing for imminent events like snowstorms
In which situation does the EMS system have protocols to direct patients with specific conditions?
Burn injuries
Which technology is used to provide and support healthcare when distance separates the participants?
Telemedicine
What is the purpose of urgent care centers in many communities?
To provide care for minor illnesses and injuries
What is a key factor to consider during information collection for emergency consequence planning?
The location of the event
Why is risk assessment considered a continuous process during emergency planning?
To allow for adjustments based on changing circumstances
What is a characteristic of mass gatherings that can strain the local health system?
Limited access to patients
Why is it important for responders to rapidly identify the potential for a secondary event?
To ensure the safety of the scene
What information may help predict the nature of patients at an event?
Type of crowd and environmental factors
Why is it crucial to have alternate sources of emergency care during mass gatherings?
Due to limited access to patients or other features of the environment and location
What are the three basic medical functions in disaster nursing according to the text?
Evacuation, Stabilization, Redistribution
Which system is commonly used for triage in emergency medical services as mentioned in the text?
Medical Priority Dispatched System (MPDS)
What level of EMS providers can administer oxygen and provide extrication, immobilization, and bleeding control according to the text?
BLS providers and Advance Emergency Medical Technicians
Which procedure can ALS Providers perform as mentioned in the text?
Intubation and needle thoracostomy
What are some additional medications that BLS providers and Advance Emergency Medical Technicians may be allowed to administer based on the text?
Albuterol, Naloxone, Epinephrine
Which level of EMS providers can perform defibrillation and cardiac pacing according to the text?
ALS Providers
Learn about activities during emergency consequence planning, including information collection and risk assessment. Understand the importance of collecting information on event timing, location, audience, weather conditions, and health facilities. Explore the continuous process of risk assessment and documentation for future review.
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