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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - EMS Operations

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You are an EMR who is responding to an explosion at the industrial plant where you are employed. As the initial provider on-scene you begin triaging patients. Which of the following would be considered “Immediate” in the typical triage algorithm? Choose all that apply.
  1. An 18-year-old male, apparent head injury. Patient is unconscious, not breathing
  2. A 50-year-old female with an unknown injury. Patient is confused
  3. A 48-year-old female with an open wound to her left arm. There is massive bleeding from the wound
  4. A 20-year-old male with both arms obviously broken at the forearm. Patient is yelling that he is in pain
  5. All of the above
Explanation
Answers: B and C - Patients with an altered level of consciousness and uncontrolled severe bleeding are considered “immediate” when triaging. The 18-year-old male without signs of life would be considered “deceased.” Fractures and pain does not make someone an immediate priority.
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