EFMB Triage & Mass Casualty Management 2

Question 1

What is the most accurate definition of a mass casualty incident (MASCAL)?

Accepted Answer

A situation where casualties exceed available medical resources

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3 or more casualties from a single event

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5 or more casualties requiring hospitalization

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10 or more casualties on the battlefield

Question 2

In the Army's 4-tier triage system, what does 'T2 — Delayed' indicate?

Accepted Answer

The patient's condition is stable enough that treatment can be safely delayed

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The patient needs treatment within minutes to survive

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The patient has no realistic chance of survival

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The patient has only superficial injuries

Question 3

Which guiding principle governs resource allocation during a mass casualty triage event?

Accepted Answer

Do the greatest good for the greatest number of patients

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Treat the most critical patient first regardless of resource cost

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Prioritize officers and senior NCOs

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Treat only patients with clearly survivable wounds

Question 4

What is the PRIMARY purpose of triage tags in a mass casualty incident?

Accepted Answer

To communicate triage category and initial treatment to subsequent providers

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To document the patient's full medical history

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To identify soldiers by rank and unit assignment

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To request specific medications from medical supply

Question 5

During a MASCAL, who is responsible for establishing and running the triage area when no physician is present?

Accepted Answer

The senior medical officer or medic on scene

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The unit commander

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The battalion surgeon

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The brigade surgeon

Question 6

What is the correct order of the three phases of care in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)?

Accepted Answer

Care Under Fire → Tactical Field Care → TACEVAC

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Tactical Field Care → Care Under Fire → TACEVAC

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TACEVAC → Tactical Field Care → Care Under Fire

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Care Under Fire → TACEVAC → Tactical Field Care

Question 7

How frequently should casualties be re-triaged during an ongoing mass casualty event?

Accepted Answer

Continuously, based on changing patient conditions and available resources

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Every 30 minutes on a fixed schedule

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Every hour on a fixed schedule

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Only when a visible change in condition occurs