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What is the most critical condition that requires immediate resuscitation?
What is the most critical condition that requires immediate resuscitation?
- Moderate headache
- Minor bites
- Severe chest pain
- Patient with GCS 4 (correct)
Which situation is categorized as emergent and requires immediate care?
Which situation is categorized as emergent and requires immediate care?
- Chronic confusion w/o changes
- Mild respiratory distress
- Administration of oral analgesia
- Severe abdominal pain (correct)
What is the definition of primary triage in emergency care?
What is the definition of primary triage in emergency care?
- Focusing on minor injuries before life-threatening conditions.
- A rapid assessment that categorizes patients based on the urgency of their condition. (correct)
- Evaluating patients based solely on age and gender.
- Assessing all patients thoroughly before making any decisions.
Which triage category includes patients with chronic conditions that do not display immediate changes?
Which triage category includes patients with chronic conditions that do not display immediate changes?
In what scenario is it not necessary to transport family members to appropriate care facilities?
In what scenario is it not necessary to transport family members to appropriate care facilities?
Which of the following scenarios would be classified as 'urgent'?
Which of the following scenarios would be classified as 'urgent'?
Which statement about primary triage is correct?
Which statement about primary triage is correct?
What condition indicates a non-urgent scenario?
What condition indicates a non-urgent scenario?
Which of the following best describes a true statement regarding triage in disaster situations?
Which of the following best describes a true statement regarding triage in disaster situations?
In which scenario should you expect to apply special triage procedures?
In which scenario should you expect to apply special triage procedures?
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Triage Categories
Triage Categories
Classifying patients based on the urgency of their needs, using a system for prioritization in disaster situations.
Primary Triage
Primary Triage
Rapid initial assessment to categorize patients for treatment based on their immediate needs. A crucial step in disaster response.
Resuscitation Cases (Emergent)
Resuscitation Cases (Emergent)
Patients with critical conditions like cardiac arrest or severely compromised breathing need immediate life-saving attention.
Urgent Cases
Urgent Cases
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Disaster Triage
Disaster Triage
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Triaging a Heart Attack?
Triaging a Heart Attack?
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What about Severe Chest Pain?
What about Severe Chest Pain?
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Moderate Respiratory Distress
Moderate Respiratory Distress
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Triage in Hazardous Events
Triage in Hazardous Events
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Family Members in Disasters
Family Members in Disasters
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Study Notes
Triage Categories
- Resuscitation: Patient with Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) 4, severe respiratory distress, cardiac arrest
- Emergent: Suspected heart attack, hypertension (diastolic BP 150 mmHg), severe abdominal pain, severe chest pain
- Urgent: Moderate abdominal pain, mild respiratory distress, moderate headache, mild dehydration, non-symptomatic hypertension (HTN)
- Less Urgent: Suturing of minor lacerations, administration of intramuscular (IM) analgesia for pain, constipated elderly, chronic confusion without visual changes, administration of oral analgesia for mild pain, fractured limbs that are immobile
- Non Urgent: Change of dressing, mild diarrhea without dehydration signs, minor bites, medication request
Triage Principles (True/False)
- Withholding care: In triage, it is easier to withhold care from a disaster victim who still has signs of life. False
- Primary Triage: Primary triage is based on a rapid initial assessment and places patients into broad categories that prioritize them for treatment. True
- Special Circumstances: Special circumstances may require unique triage procedures, including incidents involving hazardous materials and community-wide events. True
- Accurate Triage: Accurate triage is the cornerstone of good disaster resource management. True
- Family Members: In multiple casualties involving family members, it is not necessary to transport them to a facility capable of providing appropriate care for all family members. False
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Test your knowledge on triage categories and principles in emergency care. This quiz covers various patient scenarios and the appropriate triage responses based on the severity of their conditions. Assess your understanding of critical thinking in medical settings.
