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You have been assigned to triage patients today. Which patient would get the highest priority?
  1. A patient who ate spicy pizza who is now complaining of chest pain
  2. A patient who injured their finger while cutting vegetables
  3. A patient with a headache, fever and nasal congestion
  4. A patient who complains of ankle pain when ambulating
Explanation
Answer: A - A patient who is complaining of chest pain should get the highest priority. Patients with trauma, chest pain, respiratory distress and cardiac arrest would get the highest priority on the list. Patients with minor injuries, cold symptoms or sprains would fall next.
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