Triage 2: Cardiovascular System

Question 1

Pale or White MM

Answer 1

Compromised circulation

Question 2

Brick Red MM (Hyperemic)

Answer 2

Generalized sepsis

Question 3

Dead patients can have normal ________

Answer 3

CRT

Question 4

4 Factors to assess during Triage 2 (Cardiovascular System)

Answer 4

1. Mucous Membrane Color
2. Capillary Refill
3. Heart Rate/Pulse Rate
4. Pulse Quality

Question 5

Tachycardia Rate for Dogs and Cats

Answer 5

Dog: 160
Cat: 210

Question 6

Bradycardia Rate for Dogs and Cats

Answer 6

Dog: 60
Cat: 140

Question 7

Description of Pulse Quality (4)

Answer 7

Normal (Strong & Synchronous)
Weak or Absent (Poor Perfusion/Cardiac
Arrest)
Hyperdynamic (Bounding)
Pulse Deficits

Question 8

Triage 3

Answer 8

Neurologic

Question 9

What are four factors to assess during triage 3: neurologic

Answer 9

1. Level of consciousness (LOC)
2. PLR
3. Pupil size
4. Spinal cord trauma

Question 10

What are the five levels of consciousness in order

Answer 10

1. Alert
2. Depressed
3. Delirium
4. Stuporous/ unresponsive
5. Comatose