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NREMT EMR First Responder

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As an EMR at a local industrial plant, you are summoned to an explosion. You identify at least 6 people who are in need of assistance, what is the next appropriate step to complete?
  1. Advise incoming EMS units and/or the communications center the number of patients so that they can ensure enough resources have been dispatched
  2. Call the local helicopter service and let them know you need multiple helicopters
  3. Tell the police that they need to shut down the scene to make sure reporters are not let in
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: A - As soon as an EMR determines that more resources may be necessary than in a typical response, it is important for them to let the incoming units and/or the dispatch center know. Depending on protocol, air resources are generally requested by the dispatch center and/or incoming resources.
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