A Hospital Emergency Department Received a Call That Multiple Casualties

question 21

Multiple Choice

A hospital emergency department received a call that multiple casualties were on their way, primarily burns from a large factory fire. Which of the following actions should the hospital take immediately?

• A) Ask the governor of the state to declare the area a disaster area so state help can be obtained
• B) Call surrounding hospitals to set up burn units, because there will be too many patients for one hospital to manage
• C) Call in physicians and nursing staff who are experts in burn care
• D) Get in touch with the American Red Cross to assist families of the victims

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Definitions:

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