) At the scene of a multiple-casualty incident, you are triaging patients using the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport (START) system. You are presented with an unresponsive patient who is not breathing. What should you do next?

A) Place a red tag on the patient
B) Start positive pressure ventilation
C) Open the airway
D) Place a black tag on the patient


C) Open the airway

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

During which phase of breathing does the diaphragm contract and what is the hallmark of diaphragmatic motion?

a. The diaphragm contracts during the exhalation phase, and the hallmark of diaphragmatic motion is the lateral expansion of the lower ribs. b. The diaphragm contracts during the inhalation phase, and the hallmark of diaphragmatic motion is the lateral expansion of the upper ribs. c. The diaphragm contracts during the inhalation phase, and the hallmark of diaphragmatic motion is the lateral expansion of the lower ribs. d. The diaphragm contracts during the inhalation phase, and the hallmark of diaphragmatic motion is the anterior distension of the abdominal wall.

Health Professions

What would be the deferral period for an individual who has been taking insulin from cows (bovine or beef insulin)?

a. 6 months b. 3 years c. Indefinite d. Permanent

Health Professions

If a health care claim is filed in a timely manner and all sections are considered "clean," what is the last item that can make the claim deniable?

a. Blank signature block b. No attachments c. Illegible signature d. Insufficient postage

Health Professions

Organisms that neither help nor harm the host or are beneficial, creating a barrier against pathogens, are called _______________ _______________ _______________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Health Professions