Emergency Nursing: Triage

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What is the purpose of triage in a medical setting?

To increase waiting times for patients

To provide legal documentation only

To memorize patient information

To justify proposed management plans (correct)

What does SOAP charting stand for?

Subjective, observation, assessment, plan

Subjective, objective, assessment, plan (correct)

Symptoms, objectives, assessment, plan

Subjective, objective, analysis, prognosis

Which of the following is an example of a legal consideration in documentation?

Documenting tetanus status

Noting patient's allergies

Recording family medical history

Obtaining consent for treatment (correct)

In the context of triage, what do triage categories represent?

Levels of acuity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of triage in a medical emergency?

To provide immediate care based on severity Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT part of SOAP charting?

Family medical history Signup and view all the answers

What should be documented to ensure concise, chronological documentation in a medical record?

Consent for treatment Signup and view all the answers

What key information is used to match the level of acuity during triage?

<code>ESI/TAS</code> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of triage in an emergency room setting?

To correctly assign patient disposition based on their triage category Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the purpose of triage?

To rapidly sort patients to determine who needs immediate care and who can wait Signup and view all the answers

In a triage scenario, what does it mean to correctly assign patient disposition?

To assign patients to the appropriate level of care based on their triage category Signup and view all the answers

What major types of triage practices are commonly used in emergency departments?

Immediate triage, Delayed triage, Minimal triage Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the major types of triage practices known as 'delayed triage'?

Patients are seen after those with more severe injuries or conditions Signup and view all the answers

Which method is used for patient transportation during triage in emergency situations?

Ambulances, motorbikes, and helicopters Signup and view all the answers

What role does the zone play in the process of triage?

Prioritizing patient care according to urgency Signup and view all the answers

How does the concept of 'segregating who gets first treatment' relate to the practice of triage?

'First treatment' involves assigning urgent care to critical cases first Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the classification of patients based on their triage category?

Patients are sorted based on urgency and need for care. Signup and view all the answers

In a disaster scenario, what is the primary goal of using a system of priorities in triaging patients?

To maximize the number of survivors through treatment allocation Signup and view all the answers

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