You and your partner are first on the scene of a bleacher collapse at a local raceway. As you exit the ambulance, you note several patients seated throughout the debris from the seats. In this situation, which action would you perform first?
A) Determine the severity of injuries.
B) Wait for additional units to arrive.
C) Determine the number of patients.
D) Notify the local hospitals of a mass-casualty incident.
C
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. Try to locate the exact area of injury. B. Check the circulation in the hands and feet. C. Call 911. D. Assist the person into a supine position.
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