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What is the recommended action for patients after removing their clothing and personal items in a CBRNE incident?
What is the recommended action for patients after removing their clothing and personal items in a CBRNE incident?
- Use soap only if it is unavailable
- Wash themselves from the bottom up (correct)
- Proceed to the designated holding area immediately
- Jump into the water spraying system headfirst
How should individuals control their reactions if they feel overwhelmed during a CBRNE incident?
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 (correct)
- Stop all tasks immediately
- Panic and run away from the scene
- Ignore the feelings of being overwhelmed
What should individuals do if they need to eat during a prolonged response to a CBRNE incident?
What should individuals do if they need to eat during a prolonged response to a CBRNE incident?
- Ignore hunger and continue working
- Take breaks to eat regularly and stay hydrated (correct)
- Eat only if there is spare time
- Share food with the other responders
What action did the police officer take after assessing the injuries of the driver?
What action did the police officer take after assessing the injuries of the driver?
During decontamination in a CBRNE incident, what should individuals avoid doing?
During decontamination in a CBRNE incident, what should individuals avoid doing?
What is the main purpose of the Incident Command System (ICS) mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of the Incident Command System (ICS) mentioned in the text?
In a scenario where a utility pole was struck, what action would the police officer have taken?
In a scenario where a utility pole was struck, what action would the police officer have taken?
What is one advantage of using the Incident Command System (ICS) according to the text?
What is one advantage of using the Incident Command System (ICS) according to the text?
What additional resources would the police officer have requested if a person had been trapped in the vehicle?
What additional resources would the police officer have requested if a person had been trapped in the vehicle?
What is the purpose of placing removed items in double plastic bags after a CBRNE incident?
What is the purpose of placing removed items in double plastic bags after a CBRNE incident?
In the context of the text, what does the term 'incident commander' refer to?
In the context of the text, what does the term 'incident commander' refer to?
What was the main factor that determined the resources needed in each situation?
What was the main factor that determined the resources needed in each situation?
Why is it important for the incident commander to make the scene safe before approaching the vehicle?
Why is it important for the incident commander to make the scene safe before approaching the vehicle?
What is one key responsibility of the police officer after turning over the patient to paramedics?
What is one key responsibility of the police officer after turning over the patient to paramedics?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using the Incident Command System (ICS) as described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using the Incident Command System (ICS) as described in the text?
Which entity would be called upon if there was a downed electrical wire due to a car accident?
Which entity would be called upon if there was a downed electrical wire due to a car accident?
How does the Incident Command System (ICS) help in emergencies involving multiple agencies, according to the text?
How does the Incident Command System (ICS) help in emergencies involving multiple agencies, according to the text?
What is the purpose of triage in a multiple-casualty incident?
What is the purpose of triage in a multiple-casualty incident?
Why is it important to modify the patient assessment model in a multiple-casualty incident?
Why is it important to modify the patient assessment model in a multiple-casualty incident?
In what situation could a patient die while attention is given to someone with a minor injury?
In what situation could a patient die while attention is given to someone with a minor injury?
Why do responders need to be familiar with the triage system used in their local jurisdiction?
Why do responders need to be familiar with the triage system used in their local jurisdiction?
What does the term 'triage' originally refer to?
What does the term 'triage' originally refer to?
Why might some high-priority patients not receive the care they need in an MCI?
Why might some high-priority patients not receive the care they need in an MCI?
Why is emergency wash-down (EW) not considered an alternative to proper decontamination?
Why is emergency wash-down (EW) not considered an alternative to proper decontamination?
What is the main purpose of directing patients to walk through the spray of water during emergency wash-down?
What is the main purpose of directing patients to walk through the spray of water during emergency wash-down?
Why is it important for patients to avoid swallowing water or touching their faces with their contaminated hands during emergency wash-down?
Why is it important for patients to avoid swallowing water or touching their faces with their contaminated hands during emergency wash-down?
How should removed clothing and personal items be handled during emergency wash-down?
How should removed clothing and personal items be handled during emergency wash-down?
What instruction should be followed when washing skin during emergency wash-down?
What instruction should be followed when washing skin during emergency wash-down?
Why might responders instruct patients on the emergency wash-down technique from a distance?
Why might responders instruct patients on the emergency wash-down technique from a distance?
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