Following a terrorist attack, victims are exhibiting posttraumatic stress syndrome, and care providers are exhibiting compassion fatigue. Which federal response system should be initiated?
a. Strategic National Stockpile
b. Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS)
c. Commissioned Corps Readiness Force
d. National Disaster Medical System
ANS: B
Correct: The MMRS is concerned with deploying trained responders who are able to provide mental health care for victims and health care providers.
Incorrect:
a. The Strategic National Stockpile has a national storehouse of medications and medical supplies for use during a disaster.
c. The Commissioned Corps Readiness Force is an initiative led by the surgeon general that consists of trained health care professionals who can be deployed to support the DMAT.
d. The National Disaster Medical System is the lead federal agency for medical response under the National Response Plan; this system provides supplies and equipment, assists with evacuation, and arranges for hospitalization in federal and voluntary nonfederal acute care facilities.
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