Utilizing the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport (START) System, in What

question 17

Short Answer

Utilizing the simple triage and rapid transport (START) system, in what order should the nurse prioritize the following patients?
A) A 67-year-old male complaining of chest pain. His heart rate is 120 beats/minute, his blood pressure is 100/68 mmHg, and his respiratory rate is 20 breaths/min. Choice
B) A 27-year-old woman presenting with a respiratory rate of 36 breaths/min and capillary refill of 4 seconds. Choice
C) A 58-year-old woman who is able to walk on her own and states over and over, "I don't know what happened." Choice
D) A 30-year-old male with a collapsed airway and multiple chest trauma. He does not have a palpable carotid pulse and the nurse is unable to assess respiratory movement.
E) non of the above.

• A) A 67-year-old male complaining of chest pain. His heart rate is 120 beats/minute, his blood pressure is 100/68 mmHg, and his respiratory rate is 20 breaths/min. Choice
• B) A 27-year-old woman presenting with a respiratory rate of 36 breaths/min and capillary refill of 4 seconds. Choice
• C) A 58-year-old woman who is able to walk on her own and states over and over, "I don't know what happened." Choice
• D) A 30-year-old male with a collapsed airway and multiple chest trauma. He does not have a palpable carotid pulse and the nurse is unable to assess respiratory movement.
• E) non of the above.

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