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What is the primary purpose of the START triage system?

To prioritize patients based on the severity of their injuries (correct)

To provide emergency medical treatment to patients

To transport patients to the nearest hospital

To rapidly assess a patient's hemodynamic and neurological status

What is the first step in the START triage process?

Assess the patient's respiratory status

Check for distal pulses

Call out the patient and direct them to the nearest landmark (correct)

Evaluate the patient's airway compromise

What is the categorization for patients with minor fractures or minor soft tissue injuries?

Black

Yellow

Green (correct)

Red

What is the age range for which the START triage system is not suitable?

< 8 years old Signup and view all the answers

What is the priority for patients with severe bleeding, severe medical problems, or shock?

Red Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of checking distal pulses in the START triage process?

To evaluate the patient's hemodynamic status Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using the START triage system?

To prioritize patients based on the severity of their condition Signup and view all the answers

What is assessed simultaneously during the START triage process?

Hemodynamic and neurological status Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following patients would be categorized as YELLOW?

Patients with or without spinal cord injuries Signup and view all the answers

Why are patients who are unable to follow simple commands categorized as RED?

Because they have severe injuries or life-threatening conditions Signup and view all the answers

Which group of patients is NOT suitable for the START triage system?

Patients under 100 lbs or 45 kg Signup and view all the answers

Where do disease-causing organisms enter the body in pelvic inflammatory disease?

Vagina Signup and view all the answers

What can scarring from pelvic inflammatory disease lead to?

Ectopic pregnancies and sterility Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of bacterial vaginosis?

Itching and burning Signup and view all the answers

Where can gonorrhea multiply?

In warm, moist areas of the reproductive tract and other areas of the body Signup and view all the answers

What may occur in pregnant women with bacterial vaginosis?

Premature birth and low birth weight Signup and view all the answers

What symptoms may be associated with chlamydia?

Lower abdominal pain, low back pain, nausea, fever, pain during sex, bleeding between menstrual periods Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of an untreated STD?

Rectal bleeding Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus?

Ectopic embryo Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a miscarriage that occurs before 20 weeks of gestation?

Spontaneous abortion Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the premature separation of the placenta from the uterus?

Abruptio placenta Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern when dealing with a patient who has been sexually assaulted?

Ensuring the patient's comfort and privacy Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of noting the surroundings and clues when dealing with a patient who has been sexually assaulted?

It helps in documenting evidence Signup and view all the answers