MCI Questions Flashcards
What does RPM stand for?
Respirations, Perfusions, Mental Status
What does START stand for?
Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment
What colors are used in field Triage?
Green, Red and Black
Immediate or sick patients would receive what color during sorting?
Red
What would a green sorting color mean in our MCI plan
Minor/ Not sick
How long a delay would a green sorted patient be allowed? a. 1 hour b. 2 hours c. 3 hours d 4 hours
3 hours
How many patients in a level 3 MCI?
Up to 30
How many patients in a level 4 MCI?
Over 30
What is the name of a designated area, removed from the incident scene, where units standby until they are assigned to the incident scene or released?
Base
What does the acronym DMCC stand for?
Disaster Medical Control Center
What does the acronym HEAR stand for?
Hospital Emergency Administrative Radio
Name the three categories patients are categorized into in the MCI plan.
Sick-immediate life threat
Not Sick- minor
Deceased
Span-of-control for managing the number of resources required for MCI level 2-4 will necessitate assigning what?
Medical Group Supervisor
What level MCI would you need a Medical Branch Director at?
Level 4
Who is responsible for declaring the MCI number?
Incident Commander
