29 Questions
What is the recommended action for patients after removing their clothing and personal items in a CBRNE incident?
Wash themselves from the bottom up
How should individuals control their reactions if they feel overwhelmed during a CBRNE incident?
Focus on the task being performed and monitor the scene for hazards
What should individuals do if they need to eat during a prolonged response to a CBRNE incident?
Take breaks to eat regularly and stay hydrated
What action did the police officer take after assessing the injuries of the driver?
Requested additional resources from the dispatcher
During decontamination in a CBRNE incident, what should individuals avoid doing?
Washing from bottom up
What is the main purpose of the Incident Command System (ICS) mentioned in the text?
To establish a unified approach in managing emergencies involving multiple agencies
In a scenario where a utility pole was struck, what action would the police officer have taken?
Summoned the power company
What is one advantage of using the Incident Command System (ICS) according to the text?
Establishing a unified command structure with well-established divisions
What additional resources would the police officer have requested if a person had been trapped in the vehicle?
Summoned specialized rescue squad personnel
What is the purpose of placing removed items in double plastic bags after a CBRNE incident?
To have them collected by qualified personnel
In the context of the text, what does the term 'incident commander' refer to?
The first responder who assumes leadership at the scene of an incident
What was the main factor that determined the resources needed in each situation?
Extent of injuries sustained
Why is it important for the incident commander to make the scene safe before approaching the vehicle?
To prevent further harm to themselves, bystanders, and any patients
What is one key responsibility of the police officer after turning over the patient to paramedics?
Reassess scene safety
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using the Incident Command System (ICS) as described in the text?
Inhibiting effective communication between different response units
Which entity would be called upon if there was a downed electrical wire due to a car accident?
Power company
How does the Incident Command System (ICS) help in emergencies involving multiple agencies, according to the text?
By establishing a unified command structure and common vocabulary
What is the purpose of triage in a multiple-casualty incident?
To sort patients into categories based on injury severity
Why is it important to modify the patient assessment model in a multiple-casualty incident?
To understand and prioritize patient care in an MCI
In what situation could a patient die while attention is given to someone with a minor injury?
When a patient is unresponsive due to an airway obstruction
Why do responders need to be familiar with the triage system used in their local jurisdiction?
To sort and treat patients based on injury severity
What does the term 'triage' originally refer to?
Sorting and treatment of battle-injured individuals
Why might some high-priority patients not receive the care they need in an MCI?
Responder's inability to help due to overwhelming circumstances
Why is emergency wash-down (EW) not considered an alternative to proper decontamination?
It may not be as thorough as formal decontamination
What is the main purpose of directing patients to walk through the spray of water during emergency wash-down?
To facilitate thorough decontamination
Why is it important for patients to avoid swallowing water or touching their faces with their contaminated hands during emergency wash-down?
To prevent the spread of contamination to unaffected areas
How should removed clothing and personal items be handled during emergency wash-down?
Collected in double plastic bags for disposal by qualified personnel
What instruction should be followed when washing skin during emergency wash-down?
Wash from top down using soap if available
Why might responders instruct patients on the emergency wash-down technique from a distance?
To reduce the chance of contamination for responders
Learn about the importance of conducting a full primary and secondary assessment in multiple-casualty incidents. Understand how to provide care for all problems found and prioritize patients based on their condition.
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