Paramedics Exam Major Incident Response 3

Question 1

Which zone at a hazmat MCI is also called the 'exclusion zone' and requires full PPE?

Accepted Answer

Hot zone

Answer

The hot zone (exclusion zone) is the area of direct contamination where only properly equipped hazmat personnel may enter.

Question 2

During a building collapse MCI, rescue teams use the term 'void space' to describe:

Accepted Answer

An air pocket or cavity where trapped survivors may be found

Answer

A void space is a survivable air cavity created within debris where trapped victims may be located and still alive.

Question 3

A paramedic arriving first at a 40-car pileup should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Establish command and conduct a scene size-up

Answer

The first arriving provider must assume command, perform a scene size-up, and communicate findings before beginning individual patient care.

Question 4

The concept of 'greatest good for the greatest number' in MCI triage means:

Accepted Answer

Allocating resources to maximize overall survival across all patients

Answer

MCI triage principles aim to maximize total survivors by prioritizing those who need immediate care and are likely to survive with treatment.

Question 5

In ICS, the term 'span of control' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The number of subordinates one supervisor can effectively manage

Answer

Span of control in ICS is the number of individuals one supervisor manages, with an optimal range of 3–7 (ideal: 5).

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