What Is the First Step in Making a Consult

question 19

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in making a consult?

• A) Avoid bias by not providing a lot of information based on opinion to the consultant.
• B) Identify the problem.
• C) Provide the consultant with relevant information about the problem.
• D) Ensure that the right professional, with the appropriate knowledge and expertise, is contacted.

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Definitions:

Rock Avalanche

is a rapid, massive landslide consisting of rock debris flowing down a slope.

Debris Flow

A fast-moving mass of loose mud, rocks, and water that flows down a slope, often triggered by heavy rain or rapid snowmelt.

Rock Slide

A type of mass wasting event where rocks and debris slide rapidly down a slope, often triggered by rain, earthquakes, or volcanic activity.

Slope Failure

A geologic phenomenon where there is a downward movement of soil or rock on unstable slopes, commonly known as landslides.