In the START triage system, patients who are not dead at the time of triage, but have mortal injuries that will probably cause them to die within a short period of time, are assigned to the ____ category.

A. Delayed
B. Dead
C. Immediate
D. Expectant


Answer: D

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

Your patient is a young female who was thrown from her mountain bike and is now confused. Assessment findings include an open airway, adequate breathing, and a strong radial pulse. Which of the following questions would be the most important to ask her friends who were with her?

a. "Has she ever needed to be hospitalized before?" b. "Are all of her immunizations up to date?" c. "Is she allergic to anything?" d. "Did she lose consciousness?"

Health Professions

Large facilities, such as hospitals that require hundreds of users to access data simultaneously, are likely to be equipped with

a. mainframes. b. Internet access. c. stand-alone computer units. d. LAN network. d. none of the above.

Health Professions

In males, the urethra transports both urine and semen.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Health Professions

Which of the following is not attached to the vertebral arch?

A) transverse processes B) spinous process C) superior articulating process D) inferior articulating process E) They are all attached to the vertebral arch.

Health Professions