EMT-B Mass Casualty Incident Test

What is the primary goal of an EMT-B during a mass casualty incident?

• To provide advanced life support

• To triage patients and provide basic life support

• To transport all patients to the hospital immediately

• To perform surgery on-site

Which of the following is the first step in the START triage system?

• Assess breathing

• Check circulation

• Evaluate mental status

• Determine the number of casualties

In the START triage system, what does a red tag indicate?

• Minor injuries

• Delayed care

• Immediate care needed

• Deceased

What is the maximum time an EMT-B should spend on triaging each patient during a mass casualty incident?

• 1 minute

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 30 seconds

Which of the following is NOT a component of the SALT triage system?

• Sort

• Assess

• Life-saving interventions

• Transport

In a mass casualty incident, which color tag is used for patients who are deceased or have injuries incompatible with life?

• Green

• Yellow

• Red

• Black

What is the primary purpose of the Incident Command System (ICS) in a mass casualty incident?

• To provide medical care

• To establish a clear chain of command

• To transport patients

• To communicate with the media

Which of the following is a key principle of mass casualty incident management?

• Treating the most injured first

• Maximizing resource utilization

• Providing care only to those who can pay

• Evacuating the scene immediately

In the JumpSTART triage system for children, what is the first step?

• Check for a pulse

• Assess breathing

• Evaluate mental status

• Measure blood pressure

What does the acronym "RPM" stand for in the context of the START triage system?

• Respirations, Pulse, Mental status

• Rescue, Protect, Manage

• Respond, Prepare, Mitigate

• Rapid, Precise, Methodical