A community in the New Madrid fault zone experiences an earthquake resulting in injuries from propelled objects and abrasions for many victims. The local supply of antibiotics is quickly exhausted. Local authorities would contact the:
a. Commissioned Corps Readiness Force.
b. Strategic National Stockpile.
c. Department of Homeland Security.
d. local Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).
ANS: B
Correct: The Strategic National Stockpile provides antibiotics, antidotes, and medical and surgical items when local and state supplies have been exhausted.
Incorrect:
a. The Commissioned Corps Readiness Force is a group of health care professionals who can be deployed to respond to a disaster, as a large group or in small numbers.
c. The Department of Homeland Security is the agency responsible for coordinating efforts to protect the United States against terrorism.
d. The local YMCA is a large nonprofit community organization that meets the health and human needs of the community through established programs but would not provide the means to obtain medications and supplies.
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