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Which condition would most likely fall under Triage Level II: Emergent?
Which condition would most likely fall under Triage Level II: Emergent?
What is the typical time frame for conditions classified under Triage Level III to require medical and nursing assessment/treatment?
What is the typical time frame for conditions classified under Triage Level III to require medical and nursing assessment/treatment?
What does EMERGENCY RESCUE involve?
What does EMERGENCY RESCUE involve?
Which situation would NOT typically require emergency rescue according to the text?
Which situation would NOT typically require emergency rescue according to the text?
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What is the primary indication for Triage Level I: Resuscitation?
What is the primary indication for Triage Level I: Resuscitation?
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Which of the following categories would NOT be found in the five levels of acuity/triage in an emergency department set-up as per the text?
Which of the following categories would NOT be found in the five levels of acuity/triage in an emergency department set-up as per the text?
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What does the S.A.V.E. triage system prioritize during a catastrophic disaster with limited resources and prolonged evacuation to definitive care?
What does the S.A.V.E. triage system prioritize during a catastrophic disaster with limited resources and prolonged evacuation to definitive care?
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Which triage level is assigned to an unresponsive victim who is not breathing?
Which triage level is assigned to an unresponsive victim who is not breathing?
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A middle-aged male is found unable to move his clearly injured legs but is breathing normally. What triage level would be assigned?
A middle-aged male is found unable to move his clearly injured legs but is breathing normally. What triage level would be assigned?
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An elderly, disoriented casualty is found on the floor, breathing normally. What triage level would be assigned?
An elderly, disoriented casualty is found on the floor, breathing normally. What triage level would be assigned?
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A 57-year-old female is conscious with no obvious injuries but breathing fast, cold, and pale. What triage level would be assigned?
A 57-year-old female is conscious with no obvious injuries but breathing fast, cold, and pale. What triage level would be assigned?
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A young child is found unresponsive and not breathing. What is the FIRST action that should be taken?
A young child is found unresponsive and not breathing. What is the FIRST action that should be taken?
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Which category of patients are those who will benefit from limited immediate field intervention?
Which category of patients are those who will benefit from limited immediate field intervention?
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Which of the following conditions is an example of Triage Level I: Resuscitation?
Which of the following conditions is an example of Triage Level I: Resuscitation?
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Which of the following conditions is NOT an example of Triage Level II: Emergent?
Which of the following conditions is NOT an example of Triage Level II: Emergent?
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What is the maximum time frame within which patients in Triage Level II: Emergent should receive medical and nursing assessment/treatment?
What is the maximum time frame within which patients in Triage Level II: Emergent should receive medical and nursing assessment/treatment?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a criterion for Triage Level II: Emergent?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a criterion for Triage Level II: Emergent?
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Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is TRUE?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is TRUE?
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Study Notes
Vital Signs
- Normal heart rate: 60-100 beats per minute, measured by palpating radial or carotid pulse
- Normal respiratory rate: 10-20 breaths per minute, observed by the rise and fall of the chest
- Normal blood pressure: 90/60 mmHg - 120/80 mmHg, measured using a BP apparatus
- Normal temperature: 36.5-37.7 degrees Centigrade, measured using a thermometer
- Normal oxygen saturation: 95%-100%, measured using a capillary refill time
- Normal capillary refill time: 25 breaths per minute
Triage
- S.A.V.E. triage: a method used in catastrophic disasters to provide immediate on-scene care, but with delayed transportation to definitive care
- Triage Level I: Resuscitation - conditions requiring immediate medical and nursing assessment, any delay in treatment is potentially life- or limb-threatening
- Triage Level II: Emergent - conditions requiring medical and nursing assessment/treatment within 15 minutes of arrival
- Triage Level III: Urgent - conditions requiring medical and nursing assessment/treatment within 30 minutes of arrival
- Triage Level IV: Less Urgent - conditions requiring medical and nursing assessment/treatment within one hour
- Triage Level V: Nonurgent - conditions requiring medical and nursing assessment/treatment within two hours
Emergency Rescue and Transfer
- Emergency rescue: rapid movement of a patient from an unsafe place to a safe place
- Emergency transfer: moving a patient from a safe place to a safer place after giving first aid
- Indications for emergency rescue: danger of fire and explosion, toxic gases, serious traffic hazard, danger of electrocution, danger of collapsing walls, exposure to intense cold or heat, and risk of drowning
- Basic principles of emergency rescue and transfer: ensure or maintain an open airway, control severe bleeding, move the victim as one unit, and check the victim's condition regularly
Methods of Transfer
- Equipment for transfer: stretcher, scooper, spine board, head stabilizer or cervical collar, patient transfer sheet, and body straps
- Criteria for selection of methods of transfer: nature and severity of the injury, availability of equipment, size of the victim, physical capabilities of the rescuer, evacuation route, and distance of the place where the victim will be transferred
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Test your knowledge on the different levels of acuity in the emergency department triage setup, including conditions requiring immediate medical intervention. Learn about the categories of patients based on their likelihood of survival and benefit from care.
