New York's floating Hospital

The video discusses the deployment of two hospital ships to the US East and West Coasts. The USNS Comfort is heading to New York City to manage non-COVID-19 cases, easing local hospital burdens. Mercy class ships, measuring 272.5 meters in length and 32.2 meters in beam, are staffed by 1,200 medical personnel and 70 crew members, all civilians. Each ship has around 1,000 beds, 12 operating rooms, and can receive patients via helicopter or boat. They are equipped with a pharmacy, medical lab, and radiology equipment.

What is the primary role of the hospital ships being deployed to the east and west coasts?

• To treat COVID-19 patients

• To provide additional hospital beds for non-COVID-19 cases

• To serve as quarantine centers

• To transport medical supplies

How long are the Mercy class hospital ships?

• 300 meters

• 250 meters

• 272.5 meters

• 200 meters

What is the total number of medical staff that can be accommodated on the Mercy class ships?

• 1,000

• 800

• 1,200

• 1,500

Which of the following facilities are available on the hospital ships?

• A cinema and library

• A pharmacy and medical laboratory

• A restaurant and cafe

• A gym and swimming pool

How many operating rooms are available on each of the hospital ships?

• 8

• 15

• 10

• 12