Author Question: As you approach the scene of a mass casualty situation in a downtown office building, you note the ... (Read 129 times)

strangeaffliction · **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.