What Criteria Based on the CDC Guidelines Allows a Discretionary

question 22

Multiple Choice

What criteria based on the CDC guidelines allows a discretionary approach to trauma triage? For example,a patient not meeting ordinary trauma triage criteria may be transported to a trauma center based on what consideration?

• A) Review of morbidity and mortality
• B) CDC "No-protocol Protocol"
• C) "Golden Hour" criteria
• D) EMS provider judgment

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Definitions:

Amortization

The process of gradually writing off the initial cost of an asset over its useful life or pay down the principal of a loan over time.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a stock or bond, as stated by the issuing corporation.