Triage, Frostbite, and Heat Stroke Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 triage classes?
A
- Emergent
- Urgent
- Non-emergent
2
Q
Which triage class:
need to be treated quickly, no immediate threat
A
URgent
3
Q
Which triage class:
Can tolerate waiting sev hours
A
Non-emergent
4
Q
Which triage class:
poses immediate threat to life and limb
A
Emergent
5
Q
Which triage class:
skin rash, strains/pains, “colds”
A
Non-Emergent
6
Q
Which triage class:
respiratory distress, chest pain, hemorrhage, pulseless limb
A
Emergent
7
Q
Which triage class:
abdominal pain, fractures, soft tissue injuries
A
Urgent
8
Q
What is included in the color tag system?
A
- Red
- Yellow
- Green
- Black
9
Q
Which color tag:
Non urgent
A
Green
10
Q
Which color tag:
Can wait short time for care
A
Yellow
11
Q
Which color tag:
expected to die
A
Black
12
Q
Which color tag:
emergent
A
Red
13
Q
Which color tag:
“walking wounded”
A
Green
14
Q
Which color tag:
dead
A
Black
15
Q
Treatment for frostbite?
A
- warm water bath
- pain med
- tetanus vaccine
