The Emergency Department (ED)is Expecting a Large Number of Casualties

question 5

Multiple Choice

The emergency department (ED) is expecting a large number of casualties after a bridge collapse.Which is a priority consideration for the ED leadership when activating the disaster plan?

• A) Responding paramedics and rescue personnel will notify the ED about exactly how many victims to expect.
• B) Responding paramedics and rescue personnel will triage all victims at the bridge collapse site before bringing them to the ED.
• C) The ED may receive many unexpected victims with minor injuries from the bridge collapse.
• D) Victims who have been contaminated with gasoline will be decontaminated by rescue personnel before arriving at the ED.

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