Which of the Following Patients Would Be Tagged "Red" Using

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patients would be tagged "red" using the START system?

• A) A 43-year-old who has a respiratory rate of 28 and a radial pulse, who is screaming to get her to the hospital
• B) A 36-year-old displaying no respirations with manual airway techniques, with a weak carotid pulse
• C) A 30-year-old with respirations of 24 and a radial pulse, who cannot follow commands
• D) A 16-year-old with a patent airway and a radial pulse, who is able to walk

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