EFMB Triage & Mass Casualty Management

Question 1

In the NATO triage system, which color tag is assigned to patients who require immediate life-saving intervention?

Accepted Answer

Red

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Green

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Yellow

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Black

Question 2

What does the acronym 'SALT' stand for in mass casualty triage?

Accepted Answer

Sort, Assess, Lifesaving interventions, Treatment/Transport

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Stabilize, Administer, Locate, Transfer

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Sort, Analyze, Locate, Treat

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Survey, Assess, Limit, Transfer

Question 3

In the START triage system, what respiration rate range classifies a patient as 'Immediate'?

Accepted Answer

Less than 10 or greater than 30 per minute

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Less than 8 or greater than 28 per minute

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Less than 12 or greater than 20 per minute

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Less than 6 or greater than 24 per minute

Question 4

Which triage category is assigned to patients whose injuries are so severe that survival is unlikely even with extensive medical care?

Accepted Answer

Expectant (T4)

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Immediate (T1)

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Delayed (T2)

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Minimal (T3)

Question 5

During initial triage of a mass casualty event, what should the triage officer do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Survey the scene and estimate the number of casualties

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Begin treating the most severely injured patient

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Establish radio communication with battalion

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Request immediate medevac for all casualties

Question 6

What capillary refill time threshold in START triage indicates a patient should be categorized as 'Immediate'?

Accepted Answer

Greater than 2 seconds

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Greater than 1 second

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Greater than 3 seconds

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Greater than 4 seconds

Question 7

In a mass casualty incident, which category of patients should generally be treated LAST despite having real injuries?

Accepted Answer

Minimal

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Immediate

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Delayed

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Expectant