ERT ERT Medical Emergencies & Triage

Question 1

Which triage tag color is used for patients who are deceased or have unsurvivable injuries in the START triage system?

Accepted Answer

Black

Answer

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.

Question 2

In the START triage system, what respiratory rate indicates a patient should be tagged RED (immediate)?

Accepted Answer

Greater than 30 breaths per minute

Answer

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.

Question 3

What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR performed by a single rescuer?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

Current AHA guidelines recommend a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer adult CPR to maintain adequate circulation.

Question 4

Which type of bleeding is characterized by dark red blood that flows steadily from a wound?

Accepted Answer

Venous bleeding

Answer

Venous bleeding produces a steady flow of dark red blood because veins carry deoxygenated blood at lower pressure than arteries.

Question 5

When treating a patient for shock in the field, what position should be used if spinal injury is NOT suspected?

Accepted Answer

Supine with legs elevated 8–12 inches

Answer

Elevating the legs 8–12 inches in a supine patient helps increase venous return to the heart, improving cardiac output in shock.

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ERT ERT Medical Emergencies & Triage