Posted: August 17th, 2017

During a disaster, the nurse sees a victim with a green triage tag. The nurse knows that the person has

During a disaster, the nurse sees a victim with a green triage tag. The nurse knows that the person has
a) injuries that are minor and treatment can be delayed hours to days.
A green triage tag (priority 3 or minimal) indicates injuries that are minor and treatment can be delayed hours to days.
b) injuries that are life-threatening but survivable with minimal intervention.
A red triage tag (priority 1 or immediate) indicates injuries that are life-threatening but survivable with minimal intervention.
c) injuries that are significant and require medical care, but can wait hours without threat to life or limb.
A yellow triage tag (priority 2 or delayed) indicates injuries that are significant and require medical care, but can wait hours without threat to life or limb.
d) indicates injuries that are extensive and chances of survival are unlikely even with definitive care.
A black triage tag (priority 4 or expectant) indicates injuries that are extensive and chances of survival are unlikely even with definitive care.