MEDIC UNIT CHAPTER 30

Incident Command System (ICS) is a hierarchical structure used to manage resources and coordinate response efforts during an incident.

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What is the role of the Incident Commander (IC) in the ICS?

• Directly provide medical care to patients
• Establish an Incident Command Post (ICP)
• Determine the cause of the incident
• Coordinate overall response efforts

The primary triage categories used in multiple casualty incidents are "Immediate," "Delayed," "Minimal," and "Expectant."

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When conducting triage during a multiple casualty incident, what is the priority for patients in the "Immediate" category?

• They require immediate medical care and transport
• They have minor injuries and can wait for treatment
• They are deceased or unlikely to survive
• They have no injuries and can be released

The primary goal of triage in a multiple casualty incident is to provide definitive care to all patients as quickly as possible.

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What is the purpose of a staging area during a multiple casualty incident?

• To provide medical care to critically injured patients
• To serve as a location for media personnel to gather information
• To manage and coordinate the deployment of resources
• To provide a safe area for family members to reunite with their loved ones

Incident action plans (IAPs) are dynamic documents that can be adjusted and modified as the incident evolves.

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What is the purpose of the Medical Branch within the Incident Command System?

• To provide security and manage crowd control
• To oversee the medical care and treatment of patients
• To coordinate transportation and evacuation efforts
• To manage communication and information flow

Incident Command System is only applicable to large-scale incidents and not necessary for smaller emergencies.

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What is the primary responsibility of the Operations Section Chief in the Incident Command System?

• To manage incident communications and gather information
• To coordinate resources and direct tactical operations
• To provide medical care and treatment to patients
• To oversee logistics and resource support