CERT Triage & Mass Casualty Incidents

Question 1

What does 'START' stand for in the START triage system used by CERT?

Accepted Answer

Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment

Answer

START stands for Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment, a rapid sorting method designed to quickly categorize victims in mass casualty incidents.

Question 2

In CERT triage, which color tag is assigned to victims with immediate, life-threatening injuries who have a good chance of survival with prompt care?

Accepted Answer

Red

Answer

Red tags designate 'immediate' priority victims — those with life-threatening conditions who are likely to survive if they receive treatment quickly.

Question 3

What color tag in CERT triage is used for victims who are deceased or whose injuries are so severe that survival is unlikely even with treatment?

Accepted Answer

Black

Answer

Black tags designate 'expectant' victims — those who are deceased or have injuries so catastrophic that survival is not expected given available resources.

Question 4

In START triage, a respiratory rate greater than how many breaths per minute places a victim in the immediate (red) category?

Accepted Answer

30 breaths per minute

Answer

A respiratory rate exceeding 30 breaths per minute indicates severe respiratory distress, which places the victim in the immediate (red) category under START triage.

Question 5

What does a GREEN tag indicate in CERT triage?

Accepted Answer

Minor injuries; the victim can safely delay treatment

Answer

Green tags identify 'minor' victims — those with minor injuries who are ambulatory and whose treatment can be safely delayed without risking their survival.

CERT - Certified Community Emergency Response Team Practice Test

CERT - Certified Community Emergency Response Team Practice Test

CERT Triage & Mass Casualty Incidents