Paramedics Exam Major Incident Response 2

Question 1

In the METHANE major incident report format, what does the letter 'H' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Hazards present at the scene

Answer

H in METHANE stands for Hazards, alerting incoming resources to dangers such as chemical spills, fire, or structural collapse.

Question 2

During a mass casualty incident, a patient is breathing only after repositioning the airway and has a respiratory rate of 30/min. Using START triage, this patient is tagged:

Accepted Answer

Red

Answer

In START triage, a patient who breathes only after airway repositioning is immediately tagged Red (immediate) due to airway compromise.

Question 3

Which ICS position is responsible for all tactical operations at a major incident scene?

Accepted Answer

Operations Section Chief

Answer

The Operations Section Chief directs all tactical field operations and reports directly to the Incident Commander.

Question 4

A patient at a hazmat MCI is ambulatory, follows commands, and has a radial pulse. Under START triage, they are classified as:

Accepted Answer

Minor (Green)

Answer

Ambulatory patients who can walk to a designated area are tagged Green (minor) under START triage.

Question 5

At a multi-agency MCI, the system that integrates communications, facilities, and resources from different jurisdictions is called:

Accepted Answer

Multi-Agency Coordination System

Answer

The Multi-Agency Coordination System (MACS) coordinates resources and information among agencies without having on-scene authority.

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Paramedics Exam Major Incident Response 2