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NUR 221, Exam 3 > Triage > Flashcards

Triage Flashcards

1
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what is triage?

A

Prioritizing patients for treatment based on the severity of illness

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What is reverse triage?

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Most severely injured or ill victims who require greatest resources are treated last.

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3
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What is the purpose of reverse triage during a MCE?

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allows greatest number of victims to get medical attention

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4
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Why should EMT’s be assigned to triage during a MCE?

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Free’s physicians and nurses to provide care

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What color tag would an immediate priority 1 have?

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Red

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What is an immediate priority 1?

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life threatening injuries but, can survive

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what are some examples of an immediate Priority 1 patient?

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  • -sucking chest wound
  • -open fracture
  • -2nd/3rd degree burns (15-40% TBSA)
  • -shock
  • -airway obstruction
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What color tag would a delayed Priority 2 patient have?

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Yellow

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What is a delayed priority 2 category?

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Injuries is significant but, can wait hours

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what are some examples of delayed priority 2 patient?

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  • -stable wound (no hemorrhage)
  • -soft tissue injury
  • -fx. requiring open reduction
  • -Eye and CS injuries
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11
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What color tag would a minimal priority 3 patient have?

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Green

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12
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What is a minimal priority 3 category?

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minor, tx. delayed hours to days

–move them away from triage area

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What are some examples of a priority 3 patient?

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  • -minor burn
  • -upper extremity fx., sprain
  • -laceration w/o hemorrhage
  • -psychological disturbances
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What color would an expectant, priority 4 tag be?

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Black

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What is a priority 4 category?

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chance of survival unlikely, even with treatment

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What should the nurse consider with a priority 4 patient?

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–remove away from others but don’t abandon them

17
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What are some examples of a priority 4 patient?

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  • -2nd/3rd degree burns >60% TBSA
  • -seizure,vomiting within 24 hours of radiation exposure
  • -unresponsive
  • -spinal cord injuries
  • -agonal respirations
  • -no pulse/BP, pupils fixed and dilated
18
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what does level A PPE entail?

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  • -SCBA
  • -chemical resistant suit
  • -gloves
  • -boots
19
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What does Level B PPE entail?

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  • -SCBA
  • -lesser eye/skin protection
  • -chemical resistant suit
20
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what does level C PPE entail?

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  • -air purified respirator
  • -coverall with splash hood
  • -gloves, boots
21
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What does level D PPE entail?

A

regular work uniform

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