F80 Emergency Protocols Flashcards
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During a mass casualty incident, which triage category is assigned to patients who are deceased or have unsurvivable injuries?
Answer: Black (Expectant)
Black tags are assigned to deceased victims or those with injuries so severe that survival is unlikely even with unlimited resources.
When activating an emergency operations plan, which step should be taken FIRST?
Answer: Notify the incident commander and establish command
Establishing incident command and notifying the incident commander is the first step, as all subsequent actions are coordinated through the command structure.
In an emergency, the term 'CBRN' refers to threats involving which hazard categories?
Answer: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear
CBRN stands for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear — the four categories of weapons of mass destruction and hazardous material threats.
Which communication principle requires the receiver to repeat back critical information to confirm accurate understanding during an emergency?
Answer: Closed-loop communication
Closed-loop communication requires the receiver to repeat back the message, confirming it was received and understood correctly, reducing errors in high-stress situations.
An emergency shelter-in-place order is MOST appropriate in which scenario?
Answer: An outdoor chemical plume moving toward the facility
Shelter-in-place is most effective against outdoor chemical plumes because staying inside a sealed building reduces exposure compared to moving through contaminated outdoor air.
Under the National Incident Management System (NIMS), what is the recommended span of control for a supervisor during an emergency?
Answer: 3 to 7 subordinates
NIMS recommends a span of control of 3 to 7 subordinates per supervisor, with 5 being the ideal ratio to maintain effective oversight.
Which document formally authorizes and guides the emergency response activities of an organization during a declared disaster?
Answer: Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
The Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is the comprehensive document that authorizes and guides an organization's response actions during a declared emergency or disaster.