As you approach the scene of a mass casualty situation in a ...

[strangeaffliction]

As you approach the scene of a mass casualty situation in a downtown office building, you note the slight odor of almonds as you see many victims in the lobby lying unconscious with no apparent injury. Your BEST actions should be:
 
  A) remain upwind, away from the site, as this is possibly an asphyxiant.
  B) immediately extricate the nearest victim to an area of safety.
  C) administer a Mark I kit to all victims within the first five minutes.
  D) note the odor and continue with triage of all victims.

Question 2

The AEMT would recognize which one of the following statements as the BEST example of the use of a weapon of mass destruction?
 
  A) Death of 49 people in a crowded mall following intentional infection with unknown bacteria.
  B) Death of 57 following nighttime tornadoes that have struck a suburban area.
  C) Accidental release of radioactive gas from a nuclear power plant that has impacted thousands of people.
  D) Death of 25 following an explosion in an industrial plant caused by faulty wiring.

[emsimon14]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A

[strangeaffliction]

TYSM

[shailee]

Excellent