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During a mass casualty event, which patient would receive the highest priority for immediate care using the START triage system?
An unconscious patient breathing spontaneously is categorized as immediate (Red tag) because they have a high potential for survival with rapid intervention.
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Question: During a mass casualty event, which patient would receive the highest priority for immediate care using the START triage system?
Answer options:
- A patient with a fractured arm and minor bleeding ✅ A patient who is unconscious but breathing spontaneously
- A patient with a sprained ankle and intact circulation
- A patient with severe head trauma who is not breathing after repositioning airway
Correct answer: A patient who is unconscious but breathing spontaneously
Explanation: An unconscious patient breathing spontaneously is categorized as immediate (Red tag) because they have a high potential for survival with rapid intervention.
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