Your unit is the first to arrive at the scene of a bus crash. As you approach the scene, you see multiple patients, some of them lying on the ground not moving and others walking around in a dazed state. You should:

A) remain aware of the potential for hazards.
B) immediately request additional ambulances.
C) establish incident command and begin triage.
D) move the walking patients away from the bus.


Answer: A) remain aware of the potential for hazards.

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