CEP CEP Mass Casualty Incidents & Disaster Response

Question 1

In the START triage system, what is the first step after opening the airway of an apneic patient?

Accepted Answer

Tag as DECEASED/EXPECTANT

Answer

In START triage, if a patient remains apneic after a single airway repositioning attempt, they are tagged DECEASED/EXPECTANT (black) and the responder moves on.

Question 2

Which of the following correctly describes the IMMEDIATE (RED) category in the START triage system?

Accepted Answer

Respirations > 30/min OR no radial pulse OR unresponsive to commands

Answer

RED/IMMEDIATE patients have respirations > 30/min, absent radial pulse, or inability to follow simple commands, indicating life-threatening but salvageable injuries.

Question 3

What is the recommended command structure at a mass casualty incident (MCI)?

Accepted Answer

Incident Command System (ICS)

Answer

The Incident Command System (ICS) is the standardized management structure used at all MCIs to coordinate multi-agency response.

Question 4

In a CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) event, what is the primary goal of the HOT zone?

Accepted Answer

Source control and initial rescue only

Answer

The HOT zone is the area of immediate danger where only source control and rapid rescue are performed — no treatment occurs there.

Question 5

What does the acronym METHANE stand for in MCI reporting?

Accepted Answer

Major incident, Exact location, Type, Hazards, Access, Number of casualties, Emergency services required

Answer

METHANE is the standardized MCI report format: Major incident declared, Exact location, Type of incident, Hazards, Access and egress, Number of casualties, Emergency services required.

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CEP CEP Mass Casualty Incidents & Disaster Response