MCI Manual Flashcards
In an MCI, emergency responders are not expected to provide normal levels of care for each individual patient because:
a) They lack the necessary skills and training.
b) The patients are uncooperative.
c) The number of patients exceeds the available resources.
d) They prioritize transportation over treatment.
c) The number of patients exceeds the available resources.
What is the goal of providing a crisis standard of care during an MCI?
a) To provide specialized care for each individual patient.
b) To provide immediate treatment for all patients.
c) To provide the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
d) To prioritize the transportation of patients.
c) To provide the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
What is the focus of emergency personnel during an MCI?
a) Providing limited, life-saving interventions.
b) Providing extensive medical care to all patients.
c) Providing psychological support to patients’ families.
d) Prioritizing the treatment of minor injuries.
a) Providing limited, life-saving interventions.
Why is the early development of the Transportation Group important during an MCI?
a) It allows for the quick transportation of seriously injured patients.
b) It ensures effective communication with Incident Command.
c) It facilitates the triage process at the scene.
d) It helps establish a safe Casualty Collection Point.
a) It allows for the quick transportation of seriously injured patients.
How is patient tracking and family reunification facilitated during an MCI?
a) Through the use of electronic patient tracking systems only.
b) Through the use of triage tags and paper forms only.
c) Through the use of 2-1-1 Virginia call center and electronic patient tracking systems.
c) Through the use of 2-1-1 Virginia call center and electronic patient tracking systems.
Which of the following MCI types requires appropriate decontamination before moving patients to the Casualty Collection Point?
a) Hazardous Materials Incidents.
b) High-threat Environments.
c) Evacuation of a Medical Facility.
d) None of the above.
a) Hazardous Materials Incidents.
What is the purpose of establishing a safe Casualty Collection Point early in an MCI involving the evacuation of a medical facility?
a) To coordinate with local emergency management resources.
b) To provide immediate medical care to all patients.
c) To ensure the safety of the responders.
d) To facilitate the transport of patients to emergency shelters.
d) To facilitate the transport of patients to emergency shelters.
Which resources are provided by an EMS Task Force during an MCI incident with approximately 10 patients?
a) 5 EMS Transport Units, 1 Battalion Chief, 1 EMS Supervisor/Command Staff, 2 Suppression Units.
b) 10 EMS Transport Units, 10 Suppression Units, 1 Battalion Chief, 3 EMS Supervisors/Command Staff.
c) 10 EMS Transport Units, 1 Battalion Chief, 1 EMS Supervisor/Command Staff.
d) 1 Mobile Command Unit, 1 Green (Civilian) Transport Bus, 1 Medical Care Support Unit (MCSU), 1 Medical Ambulance Bus (MAB).
c) 10 EMS Transport Units, 1 Battalion Chief, 1 EMS Supervisor/Command Staff.
What should units assigned to an EMS Task Force or MCI Alarm do if there is a lack of EMS Supervisors?
a) Leave the positions vacant until supervisors become available.
b) Seek assistance from other units already on the scene.
c) Fill the positions with qualified personnel.
d) Request additional resources from neighboring jurisdictions.
c) Fill the positions with qualified personnel.
What should the first arriving unit on the original incident do during the initial incident operations of an MCI?
a) Establish command and initiate the Five S’s.
b) Request additional resources from the EMS Task Force.
c) Begin immediate treatment of all patients.
d) Establish a Treatment area for triage and care.
a) Establish command and initiate the Five S’s.
Who is responsible for early recognition and declaration of a Multiple Casualty Incident (MCI)?
a) Staging Manager
b) EMS Branch Director
c) Incident Commander
d) Transportation Group Supervisor
c) Incident Commander
Which position is responsible for establishing and announcing the Staging Area and Incident Entry Point?
a) Staging Manager
b) EMS Branch Director
c) Incident Commander
d) Transportation Group Supervisor
a) Staging Manager
Who manages and directs the initial MCI Alarm until the EMS Branch Director position is established?
a) Staging Manager
b) EMS Branch Director
c) Incident Commander
d) Transportation Group Supervisor
c) Incident Commander
Which group is responsible for coordinating and tracking patient transportation in an MCI?
a) Staging Manager
b) EMS Branch Director
c) Incident Commander
d) Transportation Group Supervisor
d) Transportation Group Supervisor
Who assigns units to MCI positions as designated in the MCI Quick Reference Guide?
a) Staging Manager
b) EMS Branch Director
c) Incident Commander
d) Transportation Group Supervisor
b) EMS Branch Director
Which position is responsible for coordinating actions between the Transportation and Medical Groups?
a) Staging Manager
b) EMS Branch Director
c) Incident Commander
d) Transportation Group Supervisor
b) EMS Branch Director
