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Which group is responsible for coordinating resources through staging and grouping?
Which group is responsible for organizing the initial triaging of victims?
Which group is responsible for directing personnel to begin treatment on the victims or establishing a Treatment Area?
Which group is responsible for coordinating the transport of all victims from the treatment area(s)?
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Which group is responsible for maintaining a visible presence with a green flashing light?
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Which group is responsible for communicating with the LZ Group the number of patients to be transported by air?
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Which units should the Incident Commander consider requesting for a MCI Level 3 response?
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How many MCI Task Forces should be assigned for a MCI Level 4 response?
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Which units should be assigned as Suppression Strike Teams for a MCI Level 4 response?
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How many area hospitals should be notified for a MCI Level 4 response?
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What is the method used to triage a large number of pediatric victims?
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What color tag is used for victims who are deceased or expected to be deceased?
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According to the text, what is the definition of a Level 3 MCI?
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What is the purpose of the MCI procedure described in the text?
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What is the first step performed by the first arriving unit in the MCI procedure?
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What does the MCI procedure recommend if the priority is to triage first?
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What areas are personnel assigned to when additional units arrive in the MCI procedure?
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What determines the need for additional GROUPS in the MCI procedure?
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According to the text, what should be done if a pediatric patient is not breathing but has a pulse?
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According to the text, what should be done if the capillary refill time is greater than 2 seconds in an adult?
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According to the text, what should be done if the adult victim is following commands and the pediatric victim is alert?
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According to the text, what should be done if a victim tagged in BLACK=DECEASED shows signs of life?
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According to the text, what should be done during the triage process for non-ambulatory victims?
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According to the text, when should air transported patients be assigned to distant hospitals?
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According to the text, what information does the transporting unit report to MEDICAL CONTROL?
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According to the text, who notifies the appropriate hospital and updates the 'Hospital Capability Sheet' after receiving information from TRANSPORT?
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According to the text, when do transporting fire rescue units contact the receiving facility?
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According to the text, how many hospitals should be notified for a Level 3 MCI?
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According to the text, what is the 'Standard Tally' that hospitals may expect during an MCI?
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Study Notes
Coordination and Resource Management
- The Staging Group is responsible for coordinating resources through staging and grouping.
- The Triage Group organizes the initial triaging of victims.
- The Treatment Group directs personnel to commence treatment on victims or establish a Treatment Area.
- The Transport Group coordinates the transport of all victims from the treatment area(s).
- A Visible Presence Group maintains a presence with a green flashing light.
- The Landing Zone (LZ) Group communicates the number of patients to be transported by air.
Response Levels and Team Requests
- For a MCI Level 3 response, the Incident Commander should consider requesting multiple units including medical and support staff.
- MCI Level 4 responses should assign two MCI Task Forces.
- For MCI Level 4, Suppression Strike Teams are often made up of specialized firefighting units.
- Five area hospitals should be notified during a MCI Level 4 response.
Pediatric Triage and Victim Tagging
- A specialized pediatric triage method is employed for large numbers of pediatric victims.
- Victims tagged in black are designated as deceased or expected to be deceased.
MCI Definitions and Procedures
- A Level 3 MCI is defined as a situation where the number of patients exceeds resources available, requiring outside assistance.
- The MCI procedure aims to outline a clear response to effectively manage mass casualty incidents.
- The first step performed by the first arriving unit in the MCI procedure is to assess the scene and begin triage.
Triage Priorities and Area Assignments
- If the priority is to triage first, personnel should initially focus on identifying and categorizing victims.
- Additional units arriving in the MCI procedure are assigned to specific areas to assist with operations, typically based on the needs of the incident.
- The decision to establish additional GROUPS is determined by the volume of victims and resource requirements.
Victim Assessment and Actions
- For pediatric patients who are not breathing but have a pulse, immediate rescue breathing is recommended.
- If capillary refill time exceeds 2 seconds in adults, this indicates potential poor circulation and a need for urgent intervention.
- An adult victim who is following commands and a pediatric victim who is alert should be tagged and treated accordingly.
- If a victim tagged as BLACK=DECEASED shows signs of life, they should be reassessed and potentially retagged.
- During triage, non-ambulatory victims should be prioritized based on their medical need and viability.
Transport and Hospital Notifications
- Patients requiring air transport should be directed to distant hospitals based on capabilities and distance.
- The transporting unit reports patient condition and required support to MEDICAL CONTROL.
- After receiving transport information, the Transport Officer notifies the appropriate hospital and updates the 'Hospital Capability Sheet'.
- Fire rescue units involved in transportation contact the receiving facility before arrival to provide updates on the patients.
- For a Level 3 MCI, two hospitals should be notified to prepare for incoming patients.
- The Standard Tally indicates the expected number of patients hospitals may anticipate during a MCI, ensuring readiness.
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This quiz tests your knowledge on the appropriate assignment of air transported patients to distant hospitals. It covers important information such as when to assign patients to trauma centers or burn units, and the necessary information to report to medical control before transport. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of patient prioritization.
