Intro to Multiple-Casualty Accidents, the Incident Command System, and Triage Chapter 26

Question 0

An incident management system is a tool for the command, control, and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of resources at the scene of a large-scale emergency involving multiple agencies.
A. Constant monitoring
B. Care of victims
C. Coordination
D. Concerns of safety

Answer 0

C. Coordination

Question 1

A multiple casualty incident (MCI) involves \_\_\_\_\_ victims.
A. More than 1
B. More than 2
C. Fewer than 10
D. Fewer than 100

Answer 1

A. More than 1

Question 2

The triage system was developed to assist in determining those victims needing:
A. Standard care
B. Immediate transport
C. Immediate care
D. Long-term-care

Answer 2

C. Immediate care

Question 3

Triage is a process of sorting patients into categories and prioritizing their medical care & transport based on:
A. Number of injuries & medical conditions
B. Age, weight, and height of the patient
C. Proximity to the mechanism of injury
D. Severity of injuries & medical conditions

Answer 3

D. Severity of injuries and medical conditions

Question 4

During the triage process, patients will be placed into 1 of 4 categories – immediate, delayed:
A. Minor, or non-injury
B. Minor, or deceased
C. Noninjury, or deceased
D. Minor, or walking wounded

Answer 4

B. Minor, or deceased

Question 5

In the START triage system, patients are categorized based on an assessment of respirations and:
A. Perfusion & mental status
B. Blood pressure & mental status
C. Perfusion and signs of shock
D. Signs of shock & mental status

Answer 5

A. Profusion & mental status

Question 6

Patients may be classified as "walking wounded" if they are able to assist:
A. In the triage of other patients
B. With hazard control
C. With the simple care of patients
D. In the extrication of the victims

Answer 6

C. With the simple care of patients

Question 7

The JumpSTART triage system was developed for:
A. Children age 12 months to the teenage years
B. Children aged 12 months to eight years of age
C. Adult patients younger than 50 years of age
D. Adult patients older than 50 years of age

Answer 7

B. Children aged 12 months to eight years of age

Question 8

The JumpSTART triage assessment categories are:
A. The same as for the START triage system
B. Dependent on the age of the pediatric patient
C. Very different from the START triage system
D. Dependent on the injuries of the pediatric patient

Answer 8

A. The same as for the START triage system

Question 9

When determining the order of care for victims of multiple casualty incidents, it is critical to consider the mechanism of injury and the findings from the:
A. Assessment of mental status
B. Primary assessment only
C. Primary & secondary assessments
D. Secondary assessment only

Answer 9

D. Secondary assessment only

Question 10

What is triage and what is its goal?

Answer 10

Triage is the sorting of patients based on the severity of their injuries or illnesses. The goal of triage is to save as many patients as possible using the available resources.

Question 11

What are the typical categories for triage systems?

Answer 11

1. Immediate-for the most critical but salvageable patients,
2. Delayed-for those less critical but still in need of care,
3. Minor-for those who are generally ambulatory at the scene, and
4. Deceased-for those who showed no signs of life.

Question 12

What does START stand for?

Answer 12

Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment

Question 13

What does the START system use to rapidly assess patients?

Answer 13

RPM

1. Respirations,
2. Perfusion, &
3. Mental status

Question 14

What is the motto for triage treatment?

Answer 14

To do the best, for the most, using the least.

Question 15

What is an MCI?

Answer 15

Multiple casualty incident

Question 16

Who usually declares an incident an MCI incident?

Answer 16

The first responder

Question 17

What is and ICS and what is it used for?

Answer 17

Incident command system
A model tool for the command, control, and coordination of resources at the scene of a large-scale emergency involving multiple agencies. Also known as incident management system.

Question 18

Who is the person responsible for all aspects of the emergency response and establishes the structure and requests resources necessary for the event?

Answer 18

The incident commander

Question 19

What is NIMS and what is it for?

Answer 19

National Incident Management System
A system that utilizes a unified approach to incident management and standard command and management structures, with an emphasis on preparedness, mutual aid, and resource management.

Question 20

What are the three functional areas of triage?

Answer 20

1. Triage
2. Treatment
3. Transport

Question 21

What does the triage group of the medical branch do as they are the first responders on the scene?

Answer 21

1. Determine the location of triage areas;
2. Conduct primary triage and ensure that all patients are assessed and sorted using the appropriate START triage protocol;
3. Communicate resource requirements with the medical group supervisor;
4. Communicate with the treatment group leader to allow for movement of patients into the treatment division for prehospital care by the members of the treatment group.

Question 22

What are the colors and their meaning for the triage tag?

Answer 22

Immediate=Red
Delayed=Yellow
Minor=Green
Deceased=Black

Question 23

When a patient is first identified and triaged, this is referred to as:

Answer 23

Primary triage

Question 24

When a patient is relocated to a treatment area, they will immediately be re-triaged by the treatment team. This is referred to as:

Answer 24

Secondary triage

Question 25

To assess the triage patient’s mental status, see if they can follow _________ __________.

Answer 25

Simple commands, such as “open and close your eyes” or “squeeze my fingers”

Question 26

How do you conduct RPM?

Answer 26

Ask the following: Can you walk If yes (minor), if no go on to breathing are they breathing yes check respirations per minute