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big1devin

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A large bus with 52 passengers overturned on a busy highway. On-scene 12 people were dead and 23 others were taken to various hospitals, many with life-threatening injuries. As commander of the incident, which one of the following is MOST appropriate after the last patient has left the scene?
 
  A) Promote lighthearted talk about the incident to decrease rescuer tension and stress.
  B) Mandate that all rescuers attend a stress debriefing.
  C) Encourage rescuers to talk amongst themselves about their feelings.
  D) Bring all rescuers to a central point and hold a discussion to critique the rescue effort.

Question 2

According to family, a 24-year-old woman suddenly began to act in a hostile manner. After assessing her, you determine that she cannot remember her name or present location and is drooling. Based on these findings, you should suspect a:
 
  A) psychological condition related to a traumatic experience.
  B) psychological emergency caused by alcohol consumption.
  C) behavioral emergency without physical cause.
  D) behavioral emergency resulting from a physical condition.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D



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