NREMT Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Cognitive ExamEMS OperationsEasy
An EMT is assisting at a mass casualty incident (MCI) involving a bus rollover. Multiple patients are conscious, ambulatory, and have minor injuries. According to the START triage system, what triage color should these patients be assigned?
- ARed (Immediate)
- BGreen (Minor)
- CBlack (Deceased)
- DYellow (Delayed)
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Green (Minor)
In the START triage system, patients who are conscious, ambulatory, and have minor injuries that do not require immediate life-saving interventions are classified as 'Green' (Minor). They can often be moved to a designated treatment area for further assessment and care.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Red is for immediate life-threatening conditions.
- C. Black is for patients who are deceased or have injuries incompatible with life.
- D. Yellow is for serious but not immediately life-threatening conditions.
START Triage: Green Tag
In the START triage system, a 'Green' tag (Minor) is assigned to patients who are ambulatory, have minor injuries, and can follow commands.
- Ambulatory patients who can walk to a designated area.
- Injuries are minor and not life-threatening.
- They are the 'walking wounded' and are assessed last.
Memory trick: Red for 'Run' (immediate), Yellow for 'Slow' (delayed), Green for 'Go' (minor), Black for 'No' (deceased).