NCM 118 5F-Posttest PDF

Resuscitation Patient with GCS 4 Severe Respiratory Distress Cardiac arrest Emergent Px suspected of heart attack Hypertension with diastolic BP of 150 mmHg Severe abdominal pain Severe chest pain Moderate Respiratory Distress Hypertension with systolic BP of 260 mmHg I...

Resuscitation Patient with GCS 4 Severe Respiratory Distress Cardiac arrest Emergent Px suspected of heart attack Hypertension with diastolic BP of 150 mmHg Severe abdominal pain Severe chest pain Moderate Respiratory Distress Hypertension with systolic BP of 260 mmHg Infection of a px with cancer undergoing treatment Urgent Moderate abdominal pain Mild respiratory distress Moderate headache Mild dehydration Non-symptomatic HTN Less Urgent Suturing of minor lacerations Administration of IM analgesia for pain Constipated elderly Chronic confusion w/o changes from the visual state Administration of oral analgesia for mild pain Fractured limbs that are immobile Non Urgent Change of dressing Mild diarrhea w/o signs of dehydration Minor bites Medication request TRUE OR FALSE In triage, it is easier to withhold care from a disaster victim who still has signs of life. - False Primary triage is based on a rapid initial assessment and places patients into broad categories that prioritizes them for treatment. - True Special circumstances may require unique triage procedures, including incidents involving hazardous materials and community-wide events. - True Accurate triage is the cornerstone of good disaster resource management. - True In multiple casualties involving family members, it is not necessary to be transported to a facility capable of providing appropriate care for all family members. - False