Dispatch has sent you to the scene of a fight at a local sporting event. Since the EMS system is busy and there are very few ambulances available, dispatch has instructed you to call for additional units after arrival on scene. On scene you find that the police are present and have what appear to be 10 people seated or lying on the ground, many with blood on their faces and clothing. When would
you call for additional ambulances?
A) Once all patients have been triaged
B) After assessing and treating life-threatening injuries
C) Once the exact number of patients has been determined
D) Before getting out of the ambulance
D
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Information from dispatch should include all of the following EXCEPT the:
A. number of patients. B. nature of the call. C. nearest hospital. D. call-back number.
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