This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: As you approach the scene of a mass casualty situation in a downtown office building, you note the ... (Read 116 times)

strangeaffliction

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 660
on: Jul 2, 2018
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.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

emsimon14

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344
Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A


strangeaffliction

  • Member
  • Posts: 660
Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent

Liamb2179

  • Member
  • Posts: 365
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.

Did you know?

ACTH levels are normally highest in the early morning (between 6 and 8 A.M.) and lowest in the evening (between 6 and 11 P.M.). Therefore, a doctor who suspects abnormal levels looks for low ACTH in the morning and high ACTH in the evening.

Did you know?

Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.

Did you know?

Not getting enough sleep can greatly weaken the immune system. Lack of sleep makes you more likely to catch a cold, or more difficult to fight off an infection.

Did you know?

An identified risk factor for osteoporosis is the intake of excessive amounts of vitamin A. Dietary intake of approximately double the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, by women, has been shown to reduce bone mineral density and increase the chances for hip fractures compared with women who consumed the recommended daily amount (or less) of vitamin A.

Approach used to determine the evolutionary relationships among many animal species using molecular Approach used to determine the evolutionary relationships among many animal species using molecular
Approximately 1 pound (0.45 kg) of ground elk meat formed into patties; note the relatively small fa Approximately 1 pound (0.45 kg) of ground elk meat formed into patties; note the relatively small fa
Note the tumor visualized with the use of a colonoscope. Note the tumor visualized with the use of a colonoscope.
In 1879 an army officer founded the Carlisle School in Pennsylvania to “civilize” young Indians. The In 1879 an army officer founded the Carlisle School in Pennsylvania to “civilize” young Indians. The
Teresa Hubbard and Alexander Birchler, Detached Building. Teresa Hubbard and Alexander Birchler, Detached Building.
The five skills of the element Analysis of Situation The five skills of the element Analysis of Situation
Video: Calvin cycle (The light-independent reactions )

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library