Mass Casualty Incident Triage
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What is the primary characteristic of mass casualty incidents?

  • They are always caused by natural disasters
  • They overwhelm local resources (correct)
  • They occur frequently in urban areas
  • They involve multiple types of accidents

Which of the following is an example of a mass casualty incident?

  • Single-car accident
  • House fire with one fatality
  • Power outage in a city
  • Building collapse (correct)

What is the role of first responders in mass casualty incidents?

  • Secure the area for law enforcement investigations
  • Provide emotional support to survivors
  • Conduct medical transportation for survivors (correct)
  • Manage the CERT volunteers

What is the main responsibility of CERT volunteers in mass casualty incidents?

<p>Supporting local resources in responding to the incident (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken by first responders to manage survivors with minor injuries in a mass casualty incident?

<p>Send them to a holding area to await treatment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of conducting a scene size-up and set-up in a mass casualty incident?

<p>To organize a likely chaotic situation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does managing medical transportation for survivors involve in mass casualty incidents?

<p>Coordinating transportation to medical facilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of CERT volunteers in securing the area during mass casualty incidents?

<p>Help maintain a safe environment until first responders arrive (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if a victim does not respond to a simple command during the triage process?

<p>Tag them as 'Delayed' (D) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of documenting triage results during a disaster?

<p>To provide information on the victims’ location and number of casualties by degree of severity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Immediate' (I) category signify in triage?

<p>Victims who have life-threatening injuries requiring immediate attention (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common pitfall to avoid during triage in a disaster environment?

<p>Treating all victims immediately (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first task of a CERT volunteer when dispatched to an incident scene?

<p>Assess the situation and determine whether life-saving interventions can be provided (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should victims suffering from shock NOT eat or drink anything?

<p>It may worsen their condition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant reason why CPR is not performed when there are many more victims than rescuers?

<p>Because it is labor-intensive and requires one-on-one care (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the first step in the triage process during a disaster?

<p>Evaluate each victim and tag them as 'Immediate' (I), 'Delayed' (D), or 'Dead' (DEAD) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What category do victims who are conscious and responsive fall into during triage?

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What is the significance of conducting voice triage in a disaster environment?

<p>To locate ambulatory survivors and obtain useful information about victim locations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the signs of shock that CERT members should look for?

<p>Rapid and shallow breathing, capillary refill of greater than 2 seconds, failure to follow simple commands (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of disaster medical operations triage/assessment?

<p>Initial assessment and sorting of survivors for treatment based on the severity of their injuries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods is not a recognized method for controlling bleeding?

<p>Blood transfusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common airway obstruction in emergency medicine?

<p>Tongue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Primary characteristic of mass casualty incident (MCI)

MCIs overwhelm local resources, requiring external help and coordination.

Example of an MCI

A building collapse is a large-scale incident requiring coordinated response.

First responder role in MCI

First responders secure the area, manage resources, and aid triage.

CERT volunteer role in MCI

CERT volunteers support first responders, handling tasks like providing support and coordinating the response.

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Minor injury management in MCI

Send minor injury survivors to a holding area for assessment and treatment.

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Purpose of scene size-up in MCI

Establish command and control, assess the situation, and coordinate the response efforts.

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Medical transportation in MCI

Coordinating transportation of survivors to medical facilities.

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CERT volunteer role in MCI area security

Assisting in securing the area alongside law enforcement for a safe response.

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Triage Categories

Sorting victims into categories based on injury severity (Immediate, Delayed, Dead) for efficient treatment in disasters.

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Immediate (I) Category

Victims with life-threatening injuries needing immediate attention.

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Delayed (D) Category

Victims with injuries that can be treated later.

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Triage Process Step 1

Assess each victim and categorize them as Immediate, Delayed, or Dead.

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Non-responsive Victim

A victim who doesn't follow simple commands.

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Documenting Triage

Recording victim location and severity for tracking casualty information.

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Triage Pitfall

Treating all victims immediately is an ineffective approach.

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Voice Triage

Calling out for ambulatory survivors to determine location and find victims.

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CPR in Disasters

CPR is not prioritized when many victims outnumber rescuers, as one-on-one care is insufficient.

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Shock Signs

Rapid breathing, slow capillary refill, inability to follow commands are shock indicators.

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CERT Volunteer First Task

Assess the situation and determine if there are life-saving interventions needed.

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Disaster Medical Operations

Initial assessment and sorting survivors for treatment.

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Controlling Bleeding

Using direct pressure, elevation, and potentially pressure points.

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Airway Obstruction

Foreign objects are the most common source of airway obstruction.

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Shock Treatment

Do not give food or drink to victims suffering from shock.

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Study Notes

Mass Casualty Incident Triage

  • Primary characteristic: Overwhelms local resources.
  • Mass casualty incident examples: Building collapse; multiple-casualty accidents.
  • First responder role: Securing the area and managing transportation.
  • CERT volunteer role: Supporting local resources, not managing medical treatment.
  • Minor injuries: Placed in a holding area.
  • Scene size-up purpose: Establish incident command and control.
  • Medical transportation management: Coordinating transportation to facilities.
  • CERT volunteer security: Helping protect first responders, survivors, and evidence.
  • Triage evaluation: Based on injury severity.
  • Immediate (I) category: Life-threatening injuries requiring immediate attention.
  • Triage process first step: Evaluating and categorizing victims.
  • No response to command: Suspect deceased or delayed.
  • Triage documentation: Recording location and severity of casualties.
  • Triage pitfalls: Treating all equally.
  • Voice triage: Locates ambulatory and provides location information.
  • CPR in high-casualty situations: Labor-intensive, prioritizes other needs.
  • Delayed (D) category: Injuries needing later treatment.
  • CERT volunteer first task: Assessing situation and determining intervention possibilities.
  • Purpose of triage/assessment: Initial sorting by injury severity.
  • Bleeding control methods: Direct pressure, elevation, and pressure points.
  • Common airway obstruction: Foreign objects.
  • Shock treatment considerations: Avoid eating and drinking. Signs include: rapid/shallow breathing, capillary refill >2 seconds, no simple command following
  • Immediate killer care priority: Opening the airway, controlling bleeding, and treating shock.

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This quiz explores the critical aspects of triaging in mass casualty incidents. It covers the roles of first responders, the triage evaluation process, and how to manage transportation for injured victims. Test your knowledge on key procedures and best practices essential for effective incident response.

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