While Triaging Patients at a MCI, You Find a 22-Year-Old

question 8

Multiple Choice

While triaging patients at a MCI, you find a 22-year-old man who is not breathing. After you open the airway, the patient takes a breath. You should:

• A) tag as "immediate" and move on.
• B) apply oxygen and move on.
• C) assess perfusion status.
• D) assess mental status.

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Definitions:

Illegal Immigrants

People who enter or reside in a country without the legal permission of that country's government.

Mexican Origin

Referring to individuals or cultural elements that are derived from or related to Mexico.

War With Mexico

The Mexican-American War, fought between 1846 and 1848, where the United States of America annexed territory from Mexico including present-day California, Texas, and several other states.

Robert Park's Theory

A sociological theory that emphasizes the role of social environments in shaping human behavior and personalities, particularly in urban settings.