In using the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport (START) system of triage, which one of the following ...

In using the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport (START) system of triage, which one of the following patients should have a yellow tag applied before being moved to the treatment area?

a. A male with a respiratory rate of 8, no radial pulse, and unresponsive mental status
b. A female with a respiratory rate of 22 and a palpable radial pulse who squeezes your fingers when instructed to do so
c. A female with agonal respirations, no radial pulse, and unresponsive mental status
d. A male with a respiratory rate of 40 and a palpable radial pulse who squeezes your fingers when instructed to do so

Question 2

In most EMS systems, a multiple-casualty incident involves:

a. 2 or more patients.
b. 10 or more patients.
c. 20 or more patients.
d. 50 or more patients.

Question 3

At the scene of a multiple-casualty incident, you are presented with a patient who is not breathing. According to the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport (START) system, which of the following actions should you take next?

a. Place a red tag on the patient.
b. Start assisting ventilation with a BVM.
c. Open the airway.
d. Place a black tag on the patient.

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In using the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport (START) system of triage, which one of the following ...

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