TRIAGE COMPREHENSIVE TEST BANK 2026
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
◍ Differential Diagnosis. Answer: put all diagnosis together (multiple
for each patient) and narrow them down to which diagnosis fits with
that patient at this specific time
◍ Greatest increase in patient numbers occurred in. Answer: the
uninsured
they generally wait until it is an emergency to go into the hospital
(ED)
◍ Possible reason for the increase in the uninsured patient numbers.
Answer: education
unable to hold job
jobs lack benefits
◍ Primary goal of Triage system. Answer: rapid identification of
patients with urgent, life threatening conditions
◍ 3 Complementary goals of Triage system. Answer: prioritize care
for all patients
Regulate patient flow through the ED
Determine the most appropriate area for treatment
, ◍ Urgency Categories
EMERGENT. Answer: immediate care required; condition is a threat
to life, limb or vision
"severe"
some will go to ED because they do not have a primary care provider
◍ Urgency Categories
URGENT. Answer: Care required as soon as possible; condition
presents danger if not treated
generally open longer than a walk in clinic
ex. ear ache, closed fracture, twisted ankle
"acute" but not severe
◍ Urgency Categories
NONURGENT. Answer: routine care required; condition minor; care
can be delayed
◍ Category I. Answer: Descriptor: immediate; life threatening
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
◍ Differential Diagnosis. Answer: put all diagnosis together (multiple
for each patient) and narrow them down to which diagnosis fits with
that patient at this specific time
◍ Greatest increase in patient numbers occurred in. Answer: the
uninsured
they generally wait until it is an emergency to go into the hospital
(ED)
◍ Possible reason for the increase in the uninsured patient numbers.
Answer: education
unable to hold job
jobs lack benefits
◍ Primary goal of Triage system. Answer: rapid identification of
patients with urgent, life threatening conditions
◍ 3 Complementary goals of Triage system. Answer: prioritize care
for all patients
Regulate patient flow through the ED
Determine the most appropriate area for treatment
, ◍ Urgency Categories
EMERGENT. Answer: immediate care required; condition is a threat
to life, limb or vision
"severe"
some will go to ED because they do not have a primary care provider
◍ Urgency Categories
URGENT. Answer: Care required as soon as possible; condition
presents danger if not treated
generally open longer than a walk in clinic
ex. ear ache, closed fracture, twisted ankle
"acute" but not severe
◍ Urgency Categories
NONURGENT. Answer: routine care required; condition minor; care
can be delayed
◍ Category I. Answer: Descriptor: immediate; life threatening
