Triage Quiz

What is the primary purpose of triage?

• To diagnose diseases

• To determine the urgency of treatment

• To provide long-term care

• To conduct medical research

What does the word "triage" mean?

• Sorting

• Thinning out

• Gathering

• Expanding

Where was the START method developed?

• New York

• California

• Texas

• Florida

Which symbol is commonly associated with emergency medical services?

• Red cross

• Blue star of life

• Green cross

• Yellow triangle

What is the first action taken in the triage process?

• Allocation of resources

• Assessment of patients

• Prioritizing based on severity

• Treatment of injuries

Which color in triage indicates that a patient can wait for treatment?

• Red

• Yellow

• Green

• Black

In START Triage, what is the status for a patient with a color code of YELLOW?

• Immediate

• Delayed

• Minimal

• Expectant

What is the characteristic of a patient with a BLACK color code in START Triage?

• Lifesaving intervention required

• Walking wounded

• Not expected to survive

• Serious but not life threatening

Which status is associated with a GREEN color code in START Triage?

• Immediate

• Delayed

• Minimal

• Expectant

What is the first step in the START Triage process for all walking wounded?

• Immediate treatment

• Delayed treatment

• Minor assessment

• Expectant care