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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - EMS Operations

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When operating on the scene of a natural or man-made disaster, the primary responsibility of EMS is:
  1. To provide patient care
  2. To command the incident as long as patients are present
  3. To ensure that triage is being completed effectively
  4. To assist and provide counseling services to all those involved
Explanation
Answer: A - While EMS personnel may perform multiple tasks at a large incident, their primary role it to provide patient care. Initially, EMS personnel may initiate command and implement the ICS system, but it is not required that EMS remain in charge throughout the duration of the incident.
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