You Are on the Scene of a Mass-Casualty Incident in Which

question 11

Multiple Choice

You are on the scene of a mass-casualty incident in which the grandstand at a race track has collapsed.As the triage officer,you have encountered a 14-year-old male whose leg has been amputated above the knee.He is responsive to verbal stimuli,and he has an open airway,shallow rapid breathing,and a weak,rapid carotid pulse.This patient would be classified as a Priority ________ for treatment and transport.

• A) 2
• B) 3
• C) 1
• D) 4

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Employment Contract

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Loanable Funds

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