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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Trauma

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Upon your arrival to the scene you see 7 injured patients. Once you have determined the scene is safe what will be your next action?
  1. Begin treatment of the most seriously injured patients.
  2. Begin your initial (primary) assessment.
  3. Begin triage.
  4. Call for additional units.
Explanation
Answer: D - When arriving on scene of a mass casualty incident, after ensuring the safety of you and your crew, you should request additional resources. You should never begin treatment, triage or any assessment until you have the proper resources en route to the scene, as this will prolong definitive care for all other patients. Be sure to advise dispatch of how many potential patients you have so that they can dispatch the appropriate amount of crews.
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