PSI Emergency Response & Crisis Management 2

Question 1

During a mass casualty incident, which triage tag color is assigned to patients who are deceased or have unsurvivable injuries?

Accepted Answer

Black

Answer

Black tags in the START triage system designate deceased or expectant patients with unsurvivable injuries who will not receive immediate treatment.

Question 2

A public safety instructor is teaching the Incident Command System (ICS). What is the maximum recommended span of control for a supervisor?

Accepted Answer

3–7 subordinates

Answer

NIMS ICS recommends a span of control ratio of 1:3–7, with 1:5 being optimal, to maintain effective supervision during incidents.

Question 3

Which section of ICS is responsible for ensuring responder safety and developing the site safety plan?

Accepted Answer

Safety Officer

Answer

The Safety Officer, a Command Staff position, is responsible for monitoring incident operations for unsafe conditions and developing the Incident Safety Plan.

Question 4

When teaching shelter-in-place procedures, which action should occupants take FIRST after a hazardous materials release outdoors?

Accepted Answer

Seal doors and windows with tape and plastic

Answer

The first priority in shelter-in-place is to seal the building envelope by covering gaps with plastic sheeting and tape to prevent contaminated air from entering.

Question 5

A crisis communication plan for a public safety agency should identify a single spokesperson primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure consistent and accurate messaging during an incident

Answer

Designating a single spokesperson ensures that all public messages are consistent, accurate, and coordinated, preventing conflicting information from causing confusion.

(PSI) Public Safety Instructor Certification Practice Test

(PSI) Public Safety Instructor Certification Practice Test

PSI Emergency Response & Crisis Management 2