Mass Casualty Incidents and Surge Capacity · NCLEX Exam

In the concept of Surge Capacity, a critical component is described by the “4 S’s”. Which of the following is not one of those components?

  1. Treating every patient exactly the same regardless of injury
  2. Prioritizing those most likely to survive with available resources
  3. Treating only the patients who happen to arrive at the scene first
  4. Providing full intensive care to every patient who presents
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Correct answer: Prioritizing those most likely to survive with available resources

The “4 S’s” in surge capacity include Staff, Space, Stuff, and System/Structure—not “Speed”.

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