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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - EMS Operations

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What is the definition of a mass casualty incident?

Any incident with more than 5 patients
Any incident that overwhelms the community’s emergency response capabilities
Any terrorist act
Any scene where a crime has occurred
All of the above

Explanation

Answer: B - Any incident that is large enough to overwhelm a community’s normal emergency response capability is considered a mass casualty incident. It is important to note that this number varies depending on the baseline capability of the system and can range from 2 to 100 patients.

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