Author Question: In using the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport (START) system of triage, which one of the following ... (Read 145 times)

mpobi80

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In using the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport (START) system of triage, which one of the following patients should have a yellow tag applied before being moved to the treatment area?
 
  a. A male with a respiratory rate of 8, no radial pulse, and unresponsive mental status
  b. A female with a respiratory rate of 22 and a palpable radial pulse who squeezes your fingers when instructed to do so
  c. A female with agonal respirations, no radial pulse, and unresponsive mental status
  d. A male with a respiratory rate of 40 and a palpable radial pulse who squeezes your fingers when instructed to do so

Question 2

In most EMS systems, a multiple-casualty incident involves:
 
  a. 2 or more patients.
  b. 10 or more patients.
  c. 20 or more patients.
  d. 50 or more patients.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a



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