Palpating the spine for deformities and pain Show Inspecting the genitalia for bleeding and obvious injuries Inspecting the back for ecchymosis, abrasions, and wounds Checking for circulation, pain, and numbness of any areas that have swelling The secondary survey includes inspecting the back for ecchymosis, abrasions, and wounds; palpating the spine for deformities and pain; checking for circulation, pain, and numbness of any areas that have swelling; and inspecting the genitalia for bleeding and obvious injuries. The doctor, not the nurse, performs a rectal exam to check for internal bleeding and orders a CT scan if he or she suspects an intraabdominal hemorrhage. What is a red tag patient?Red tag: A red tag indicates the most urgent treatment need. The individual has suffered life-threatening injuries but has a chance for survival if he or she receives immediate medical attention.
What is a black tag patient?Black tags - (expectant) are used for the deceased and for those whose injuries are so extensive that they will not be able to survive given the care that is available.
Which color tag would the nursing team provide to the group of mass casualty survivors with minor injuries?The answer is C: Green tags are for patients who have MINOR injuries. If the patient can walk around they are tagged as green. Sometimes they are referred to as the “walking wounded”.
Which color tag would the nurse apply to non urgent patients during a mass casualty event?Red indicates a life-threatening injury, such as shock that requires immediate intervention. Blue indicates those who are expected to die due to a massive head trauma. Green is for minor injuries like sprains, and yellow is for urgent, but not life-threatening injuries like open fractures.
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When triaging for a mass casualty incident which color tag will the nurse use after assessing a patient whose condition is not life threatening but who has multiple injuries?
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