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Which category of patients in the START system can delay treatment for up to one hour?
Which category of patients in the START system can delay treatment for up to one hour?
- Minor (Green)
- Deceased (Black)
- Immediate (Red)
- Delayed (Yellow) (correct)
What are the three criteria used in the START system to categorize patients?
What are the three criteria used in the START system to categorize patients?
- Respirations, Circulation, and Motor function
- Respirations, Perfusion, and Mental status (correct)
- Circulation, Perfusion, and Mental status
- Respirations, Perfusion, and Motor function
What is the purpose of Step 1 in the START system?
What is the purpose of Step 1 in the START system?
- To assess the mental status of patients
- To relocate walking wounded patients to a safe place (correct)
- To evaluate the respiratory function of patients
- To identify deceased and/or mortally injured patients
Which chart is used to capture and track patient treatment information?
Which chart is used to capture and track patient treatment information?
What is the purpose of the Transportation Tracking Chart?
What is the purpose of the Transportation Tracking Chart?
Which units are typically held at the scene for medical supplies and resources?
Which units are typically held at the scene for medical supplies and resources?
What should be done with deceased persons at the incident scene?
What should be done with deceased persons at the incident scene?
Who is responsible for coordinating all medical operations involving triage, treatment, and transportation if assigned?
Who is responsible for coordinating all medical operations involving triage, treatment, and transportation if assigned?
What is the responsibility of the Medical Branch Director?
What is the responsibility of the Medical Branch Director?
Who is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and supervising the personnel assigned to patient triage?
Who is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and supervising the personnel assigned to patient triage?
What is the responsibility of the Transportation Team Leader?
What is the responsibility of the Transportation Team Leader?
Which team is responsible for quickly conducting initial triage and establishing the number of patients and their categories of severity?
Which team is responsible for quickly conducting initial triage and establishing the number of patients and their categories of severity?
What is the function of the Treatment Team Leader?
What is the function of the Treatment Team Leader?
Who is responsible for coordinating the transportation of all patients to receiving medical facilities?
Who is responsible for coordinating the transportation of all patients to receiving medical facilities?
What is the duty of the Transportation Group/Team Leader?
What is the duty of the Transportation Group/Team Leader?
According to the START Triage Algorithm, if a patient has a respiratory rate greater than 30 breaths per minute, what color tag should be assigned?
According to the START Triage Algorithm, if a patient has a respiratory rate greater than 30 breaths per minute, what color tag should be assigned?
What is the purpose of the Funnel Point in the triage process?
What is the purpose of the Funnel Point in the triage process?
How should pediatric patients be assessed for perfusion?
How should pediatric patients be assessed for perfusion?
What is the purpose of the MCI Tracking Charts?
What is the purpose of the MCI Tracking Charts?
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