Which item best describes use of a weapon of mass destruction?
A) Death of 25 following an explosion in a chemical plant caused by faulty wiring
B) Death of 57 following nighttime tornadoes that struck a suburban area
C) Death of 49 people in a crowded mall following intentional dispersal of an unknown bacteria
D) Accidental release of radioactive gas from a nuclear power plant that has impacted thousands of people
Question 2
You respond to a 22-year-old male patient who fell while exiting the local bar. Bystanders state he drank at least 10 beers and could not keep his balance. Physical exam reveals that the patient is alert to verbal stimuli only. He has a Glasgow Coma Scale of 3, 4, 6; slurred speech; and an obvious scalp laceration to the back of his head. He is refusing treatment and transport and wants his friends to drive him home. The nearest hospital is 5 minutes away, a Level II Trauma Center is 10 minutes away, and a Level I Full Service Trauma Center is 30 minutes away. Which of these is the most appropriate facility for the patient?
A) Level II Trauma Center
B) Level I Trauma Center
C) The nearest community facility
D) Nowhere, since the patient is an adult and refusing; as such, you cannot take him
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