What Constitutes a Multiple-Casualty Incident (MCI)

question 45

Multiple Choice

What constitutes a multiple-casualty incident (MCI) ?

• A) An event that unfolds over a long period of time and requires federal, state, and local response
• B) An incident with 3 to 15 patients that the service handles without calling for additional resources
• C) An event that places a great demand on EMS equipment and personnel resources
• D) Any event that requires additional ambulances to adequately transport the patients from the scene

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