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1
Q

The START model utilizes three assessment parameters, which are a quick evaluation of a patients _____________, _____________, and _________ status.

A

respiration, circulation, and mental status

p 269

2
Q

What are the four care priorities of the START system?

A
  • Immediate Care (Red)
  • Delayed Care (Yellow)
  • Minor Care (Green)
  • Deceased / Non-Salvageable (Black)

p 269-270

3
Q

START:
- Patients presenting one of the following:
* After repositioning the airway of a patient without respirations (apneic) once, respirations resume
* Respiratory rate greater than 30 breaths per minute
* An absent radial pulse
* Unconscious or unable to follow simple commands
Should be what care priority?

A

Immediate Care (Red)

p 269

4
Q

START:
- Patients presenting all of the following:
* Non-ambulatory patients
* A respiratory rate less than 30 breaths per minute
* Radial pulse is present
* Can follow simple commands
Should be what care priority?

A

Delayed Care (Yellow)

p 269

5
Q

Ambulatory patients with minor injuries should be what care priority?

A

Minor Care (Green)

p 269

6
Q

If after one attempt to reposition the airway, the patient remains without respirations (apneic) they should be what care priority?

A

Deceased / Non-salvageable (Black)

p 270

7
Q

The number of ______________ on scene is the critical issue to perform medical functions, not the number of apparatus, companies, or ambulances.

A

personnel

p 293

8
Q

At Multiple Casualty Incidents (MCIs), the priority is the rapid _______________ of patients and the prompt ______________ of those patients with life-threatening conditions (Immediate Care).

A

identification / transport

p 269