Triage Categories and Principles Quiz

What is the most critical condition that requires immediate resuscitation?

Which situation is categorized as emergent and requires immediate care?

What is the definition of primary triage in emergency care?

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?

Which of the following scenarios would be classified as 'urgent'?

Which statement about primary triage is correct?

What condition indicates a non-urgent scenario?

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?

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

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.