As the First Unit on the Scene of a Mass-Casualty

question 9

Multiple Choice

As the first unit on the scene of a mass-casualty incident, you and your partner should:

• A) stay together, assuming a joint command role.
• B) split up, with one assuming a command role, the other a triage role.
• C) stay together, both locating and triaging patients.
• D) split up, with both initiating patient triage.

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Definitions:

Silver Acetate

A chemical compound with the formula AgC2H3O2, used in plating and as a photographic agent.

NaCl

Sodium chloride, commonly known as table salt, an ionic compound consisting of sodium and chloride ions.

AgCl

Silver chloride, a white crystalline solid that is photosensitive and less soluble in water.

Spectator Ions

Ions that are present in a chemical reaction but do not participate in it, remaining unchanged throughout the reaction.