Approximately 15 trucks and cars have been involved in a "chain-reaction" collision. You are the first person on scene and begin going from vehicle to vehicle to determine the severity of each injury and to prioritize patients for treatment. Your actions are an example of:
a. secondary triage.
b. emergency triage.
c. primary triage.
d. tertiary triage.
Answer: c
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a. Assessment b. Plan c. Subjective d. Objective
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A) green. B) blue. C) yellow. D) orange.
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a. leaving against medical advice. b. an improper discharge. c. endangering oneself or others. d. a mental health hold.