Troops from the United States participating in a peace mission in a foreign country were the victims of suicide bombers and many soldiers were evacuated back home to receive specialized medical care
The nation's medical responses will be augmented by:
a. the federally coordinated National Disaster Medical System.
b. local homeland communities where troops receive care.
c. the Medical Reserve Corps, which organizes and utilizes public health, nursing, medical, and other volunteers.
d. the National Incident Management System, which guides government, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector to work seamlessly during disaster situations.
ANS: A
Correct: The National Disaster Medical System supplements care for casualties evacuated back to the United States from overseas and federally declared disasters including national disasters, major transportation accidents, technologic disasters, and acts of terrorism.
Incorrect:
b. Communities are the first to respond to local emergencies.
c. The Medical Reserve Corps was created to improve the health and safety of communities across the country.
d. The aim of the National Incident Management System is to coordinate the safe and effective response of emergency resources to an incident primarily through communication.
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