In the START Triage System, Patients Who Are Not Dead

question 45

Multiple Choice

In the START triage system, patients who are not dead at the time of triage, but have mortal injuries that will probably cause them to die within a short period of time, are assigned to the ____ category.

• A) Delayed
• B) Dead
• C) Immediate
• D) Expectant

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