Types of Disasters: Natural vs Man-made
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What is the primary objective of a Mass Casualty Incident response?

  • To prioritize treatment based on the severity of injuries
  • To move all patients to a medical facility as soon as possible (correct)
  • To conduct a thorough investigation of the incident
  • To provide advanced life support to critically injured patients
  • What is the key difference between a Mass Casualty Incident and a Multiple Casualty Incident?

  • The number of casualties involved
  • The type of emergency response required
  • The severity of the injuries
  • The resources available to manage the incident (correct)
  • Which of the following is an example of a man-made cause of a Mass Casualty Incident?

  • Avalanche
  • Earthquake
  • Landslide
  • Chemical spill (correct)
  • What is the primary role of Emergency Medical Responders (Paramedics) during a Mass Casualty Incident?

    <p>To triage and prioritize treatment of patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of triage during a Mass Casualty Incident?

    <p>To rapidly identify and prioritize treatment of the most critically injured patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Incident Command System during a Mass Casualty Incident?

    <p>To coordinate emergency response efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a natural cause of a Mass Casualty Incident?

    <p>Earthquake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Logistics and Resource Allocation during a Mass Casualty Incident?

    <p>To allocate resources to emergency response teams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Incident Command System (ICS)?

    <p>To establish a uniform management hierarchy for emergency response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which triage method is specifically adapted for field scenarios?

    <p>SALT Triage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the National Incident Management System (NIMS) primarily manage?

    <p>Multiple-casualty incidents requiring coordinated care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the Incident Command System?

    <p>Public health risk assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In triage, which category is the priority for immediate treatment?

    <p>Patients with life-threatening conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of the Command and Control Structures in emergency response?

    <p>Clear lines of authority and accountability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical function of logistics within emergency response operations?

    <p>Ensuring timely deployment of resources and personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following triage methods focuses on rapidly assessing patients in disaster situations?

    <p>START Triage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the optimal span of control for an Incident Commander?

    <p>Three to Seven people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for coordinating an incident in a single-jurisdiction incident?

    <p>Incident Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Safety Officer in the Incident Command System?

    <p>Monitor all on-scene actions and ensure they do not create harmful conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a large-scale or long-term incident, who assumes responsibility for all accounting and administrative activities?

    <p>Finance/Administration staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of command structure is used in multi-jurisdiction incidents?

    <p>Unified Command</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Liaison Officer in the Incident Command System?

    <p>Coordinates all incident information with outside agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step an Incident Commander should take upon arrival at the scene?

    <p>Conduct a Windshield Survey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should establish command at an incident scene?

    <p>The first arriving safety officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Types of Disasters

    • Natural disasters occur without human intervention, impacting the environment and society adversely.
    • Examples include floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, droughts, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, heatwaves, dust storms, thunderstorms, and tornadoes.
    • Man-made disasters result from human actions, potentially causing harm or seeking power or revenge.
    • Examples of man-made disasters include building collapses, road traffic accidents, aircraft crashes, conventional warfare, and harmful exposures to chemical, nuclear, and biological agents.

    Levels of Disaster

    • Disasters can be categorized based on their origin: natural or man-made, each with distinct characteristics and impacts.

    Role of Emergency Medical Responders (Paramedics) During Mass Casualty Incidents (MCI)

    • Paramedics are critical in managing mass casualty incidents, ensuring effective triage and treatment of victims.

    Triage

    • Triage is the process of assessing and prioritizing patients based on their medical needs during emergencies.
    • Advanced triage methods include SALT Triage, Triage SIEVE, START triage, and CAREFLIGHT triage.

    Incident Command System (ICS)

    • The ICS is a standardized framework for managing emergency response, enhancing coordination between multiple agencies.
    • NIMS, the National Incident Management System, manages multiple casualty incidents, ensuring organization in triage, treatment, transport, and staging.
    • The span of control in an ICS typically allows for three to seven persons to be effectively monitored by one individual.

    Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) and Multiple Casualty Incident

    • An MCI generates a significant number of casualties that exceed local resources' capabilities.
    • A multiple casualty incident features multiple victims but does not overwhelm available resources. Routine procedures can manage the situation.
    • The objective during an MCI is the rapid transport of patients to medical facilities.

    Command Structures in ICS

    • Singular Command involves one individual overseeing an incident, suitable for single jurisdiction scenarios.
    • Unified Command collaborates managers from various jurisdictions to share responsibilities efficiently.
    • Command sections include:
      • Safety Officer: Ensures on-scene actions are safe.
      • Liaison Officer: Manages coordination with outside agencies.
      • Information Officer: Collects and disseminates incident-related data to media and stakeholders.

    Finance and Administration

    • Finance/administration is less active in small-scale incidents but plays a significant role in large-scale or long-term emergencies, handling all accounting and administrative functions.

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