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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Operations

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You and ten other ambulances have been called to a scene in which a building has exploded. It is already known that the explosion is due to a terrorist attack. Your ambulance is the first to arrive. What actions should be taken?
  1. Immediately begin treating patients
  2. You and your partner split-up to work on patients
  3. Establish command and begin triage
  4. Wait for the other ambulances to arrive
Explanation
Answer: C - When a multitude of ambulances are sent to a scene, the first to arrive is to establish command and begin triage. You must avoid the urge to begin treating patients. It is more important to establish a command center, assess your needs, call for help, and begin triage.
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