Triage Scenarios Quiz

Compound fracture of the left femur. Respirations over 30/minute, radial pulse absent, patient is awake.

• Immediate

• Delayed

• Deceased

• Minor

Sudden onset of chest pain with shortness of breath. Respirations under 30/minute, capillary refill under 2 seconds, pt. is awake.

• Immediate

• Delayed

• Deceased

• Minor

90% second degree burns. Respirations-none upon arrival, spontaneous after repositioning, radial pulse not present, unconscious.

• Immediate

• Delayed

• Deceased

• Minor

Unable to move legs. Respirations less than 30/minute, radial pulse present, awake.

• Immediate

• Delayed

• Deceased

• Minor

No apparent injuries. Walking, respirations normal, capillary refill <2 seconds, pt. is awake.

• Immediate

• Delayed

• Deceased

• Minor

Sucking chest wound. Respirations >30/min, radial pulse present, unconscious.

• Immediate

• Delayed

• Deceased

• Minor

Dislocated right shoulder. Respirations <30/min., radial pulse present, pt. is awake.

• Immediate

• Delayed

• Deceased

• Minor

No visible wounds. Respirations none, radial pulse absent, unconscious.

• Immediate

• Delayed

• Deceased

• Minor

Scalp wound, estimated blood loss 500/cc. Respirations >30/min., capillary refill 2 seconds, pt. is awake.

• Immediate

• Delayed

• Deceased

• Minor

Massive head injury. Respirations <30/min., radial pulse absent, unconscious.

• Immediate

• Delayed

• Deceased

• Minor