NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - EMS Operations

When conducting triage operations, which of the following is not considered when assigned a status?
  1. Age
  2. Level of consciousness
  3. Respiratory status
  4. Perfusions status
  5. Type of injury
Explanation
Answer: A - The age of a patient is not utilized to determine status of the patient when conducting triage. A pediatric patient who is unconscious without signs of life is classified as “deceased” just as an elderly patient would be.
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