You are using the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport (START) system. Which patient should have a yellow tag applied prior to being moved to the treatment area?
A) A male with a respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min, no radial pulse, and unresponsive mental status
B) A female with a respiratory rate of 22 breaths/min, a palpable radial pulse, and who squeezes your fingers when instructed
C) A female with agonal respirations, no radial pulse, and unresponsive mental status
D) A male with a respiratory rate of 40 breaths/min, a palpable radial pulse, and who squeezes your fingers when instructed
B) A female with a respiratory rate of 22 breaths/min, a palpable radial pulse, and who squeezes your fingers when instructed
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A. age B. type C. gender D. number
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A) 2 lpm 
through a nasal cannula
B) 4 lpm through a nasal cannula
C) 12 lpm through a nonrebreather mask
D) 15 lpm through a nonrebreather mask
A history is an interview of the patient that includes which of the following elements?
a. chief complaint, history of present illness, past/family/social history b. chief complaint, history of present illness, past/family/social history, physical examination c. chief complaint, history of present illness, past/family/social history, review of systems d. chief complaint, past/family/social history, physical examination, review of systems