A Victim of a Disaster Has an Obviously Fractured Tibia

question 25

Multiple Choice

A victim of a disaster has an obviously fractured tibia. Which triage category would this victim fit?

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

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Definitions:

Estrogen

The principal female hormone, regulating reproductive functions and the development of secondary sex characteristics.

Minipill

A type of birth control pill that contains only progestin, which is less likely to cause some of the side effects associated with estrogen-containing pills.

Oral Pills

A form of medication taken by mouth, specifically used here to likely refer to contraceptives used to prevent pregnancy.

Hormonal Methods

Contraceptive methods that use hormones to prevent pregnancy, such as the pill, patch, injection, and hormonal IUDs.