ERT Medical Emergencies & Triage Flashcards
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Which triage tag color is used for patients who are deceased or have unsurvivable injuries in the START triage system?
Answer: Black
Black tags in the START triage system denote patients who are deceased or have injuries so severe that survival is unlikely even with extensive care.
In the START triage system, what respiratory rate indicates a patient should be tagged RED (immediate)?
Answer: Greater than 30 breaths per minute
A respiratory rate greater than 30 breaths per minute in START triage indicates a critical airway or breathing compromise and warrants an immediate (red) tag.
What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR performed by a single rescuer?
Answer: 30:2
Current AHA guidelines recommend a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer adult CPR to maintain adequate circulation.
Which type of bleeding is characterized by dark red blood that flows steadily from a wound?
Answer: Venous bleeding
Venous bleeding produces a steady flow of dark red blood because veins carry deoxygenated blood at lower pressure than arteries.
When treating a patient for shock in the field, what position should be used if spinal injury is NOT suspected?
Answer: Supine with legs elevated 8–12 inches
Elevating the legs 8–12 inches in a supine patient helps increase venous return to the heart, improving cardiac output in shock.
An ERT member finds an unresponsive adult who is not breathing normally. What is the FIRST action after confirming scene safety?
Answer: Call for help and activate EMS
Activating EMS (calling for help) before starting CPR ensures advanced resources are en route while care is initiated.