A Man Walked to the Staging Area After an Earthquake

question 26

Multiple Choice

A man walked to the staging area after an earthquake crying that he was hurt. A triage nurse noted he had cuts, abrasions, and an open (bone was seen) fractured arm. Which of the following actions should be taken next?

• A) Put a green tag on his shirt and he can get in line to wait his turn for medical treatment
• B) Put a yellow tag on his shirt and then await transport to a medical facility
• C) Put a black tag on his shirt and give him a chair to rest in until something can be done
• D) Put a green tag on his shirt and ask him to use his good arm to help others make it to the staging area

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The process of making a product or service available for use or consumption by a consumer or business user.