Disaster Response in Paramedic Operations Review Questions with complete Solutions Graded A+
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Disaster Response in Paramedic Operations Review Questions with complete Solutions Graded A+
The "all-hazards" approach to disaster planning involves:
A) table-top exercises that focus on worst case scenarios.
B) communicating with federal officials regarding terrorist activity.
C) protecting c...
Disaster Response in Paramedic Operations Review Questions with complete Solutions Graded A+
The "all-hazards" approach to disaster planning involves:
A) table-top exercises that focus on worst case scenarios.
B) communicating with federal officials regarding terrorist activity.
C) protecting critical infrastructure from large-scale disasters.
D) conducting comprehensive preplanning for all types of disasters. - Answers D) conducting
comprehensive preplanning for all types of disasters.
The key to any disaster response is:
A) planning.
B) execution.
C) recovery.
D) triage. - Answers A) planning.
A mutual aid agreement formally defines:
A) how different areas of a common agency will provide support to each other in the event of a man-
made or natural disaster.
B) the roles and responsibilities of fire, EMS, and police when a disaster occurs within the jurisdiction
that they all serve.
C) the relationship between two or more agencies and the support that those agencies will provide to
each other when requested.
D) the strategic positioning of emergency vehicles within a jurisdiction when one or more ambulances in
that jurisdiction is dispatched. - Answers C) the relationship between two or more agencies and the
support that those agencies will provide to each other when requested.
The unified command system:
A) mandates that a single person will maintain command authority, even if multiple jurisdictions
respond.
B) allows representatives from multiple jurisdictions and agencies to share command authority and
responsibility.
C) can deplete the resources of multiple jurisdictions and agencies and should only be used during large
disasters.
, D) is a type of incident response in which command is established and maintained by the first agency on
the scene. - Answers B) allows representatives from multiple jurisdictions and agencies to share
command authority and responsibility.
An EMS agency's public information officer should be trained to:
A) release anticipated actions of the agency.
B) use the media to the agency's advantage.
C) direct media coverage away from a disaster.
D) release limited protected health information - Answers B) use the media to the agency's advantage.
When a disaster occurs, it is important to remember that:
A) the initial disaster plan should be followed, regardless of the size, complexity, or duration of the
disaster.
B) the first person on scene will assume and maintain command of the incident until the incident has
ended.
C) the public information officer should be the first person mobilized in order to prevent media
interference.
D) changing conditions and oversights in preplanning may require modification of the initial disaster
plan. - Answers D) changing conditions and oversights in preplanning may require modification of the
initial disaster plan.
What is the purpose of an IS-211 form during the mobilization of personnel when a disaster occurs?
A) To track who was mobilized and when and where they were assigned
B) To identify each mobilized person according to his or her level of certification
C) To ensure that each mobilized person is properly briefed after the disaster
D) To ensure that all mobilized personnel are up-to-date on their immunizations - Answers A) To track
who was mobilized and when and where they were assigned
Who would MOST likely lead the command structure during a major disaster?
A) EMS medical director
B) County fire marshal
C) State or federal entity
D) Local law enforcement - Answers C) State or federal entity
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