EMS OperationsQuestion 97 of 100
In a mass-casualty incident (MCI), the goal of triage is to:
a.Give the most care to the first patient found
b.Transport patients in the order they are discovered
c.Do the greatest good for the greatest number of patients
d.Treat only the most severely injured, regardless of survivability
Explanation
MCI triage aims to do the greatest good for the greatest number by prioritizing patients most likely to benefit from limited resources. This differs from routine care that focuses fully on one patient.
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