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What PPE should be worn when managing a patient's airway (suctioning, ventilating with BVM) - ANSWERAt a minimum, gloves and full facial protection Which immobilization device is used for a patient with multiple injuries and unstable vital signs? - ANSWERLong spine board immobilization device Proper guidelines for safe reaching: - ANSWERreach no more than 15-20 inches in front of body Who assumes the role of triage officer at a mass-casualty incident? - ANSWERThe most knowledgable EMS provider Exposure - ANSWERWhen an individual comes in direct contact with blood or other bodily fluids. Ex: blood splashing into eyes or mouth START method - ANSWERSimple Triage and Rapid Treatment Immediate (red tag) - ANSWERAdult patient with a respiratory rate less than 10 breaths or greater than 29 breaths What should a radio report to the hospital include? - ANSWERThe patient's age, sex, their chief complaint, associated assessment findings, vital signs, treatment that you provided, and the patient's response to your treatment Key components at a mass-casualty incidient - ANSWEROn-site communications, adequately staffed treatment area, and a supply area near the treatment area Incident commander - ANSWERResposible for all logistical and operational aspects of a mass-casualty incident (MCI) such as designating section officers and working in collaboration with other agencies (police, fire, EMS) EMS medical director - ANSWEROversees all issues regarding patient care in an MCI vesicant agent (blister agents) - ANSWERSulfur mustard (H), Lewisite (L), and phosgene oxime (CX)