How Long Should It Take You to Triage One Patient

question 27

Multiple Choice

How long should it take you to triage one patient during an MCI?

• A) Less than 10 seconds
• B) As long as it takes to obtain a set of vital signs
• C) Less than 30 seconds
• D) Less than 1 minute

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Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

A mental disorder identified by an ongoing obsession with being orderly, perfect, and in control of both one's own thoughts and relationships, sacrificing adaptability, openness, and effectiveness in the process.

Order

The arrangement or disposition of people, items, or concepts in relation to each other following a particular sequence, pattern, or method.

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency.

Perfectionistic

A personality trait characterized by striving for flawlessness and setting excessively high performance standards.