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SAVANNAHHOOPER23 · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

There is a fight involving approximately 20 bar patrons. Weapons were used, and there are varying degrees and types of injuries. The first person on scene has started assessing a person lying on the floor with blood covering his shirt. Quick assessment reveals him to be breathing at 24 times per minute. Which of the following actions should be done next?

a. Assist ventilation with a BVM.
b. Check for a radial pulse.
c. Attend to the next patient.
d. Place a yellow tag on his wrist.

Question 2

In the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport (START) system for triaging patients, what should you include in your assessment to determine the order in which patients will receive emergency care?

a. Chief complaint, respiratory rate, pulse, medications the patient is using
b. Respiratory rate, pulse, mental status, ability to walk
c. Level of consciousness, pulse, past medical history, medications the patient is using
d. Chief complaint, ability to walk, pulse, past medical history