AEMCA Practice Exam

What is considered a triage level yellow?

1. Major/multiple bone or joint injuries without airway issues

2. Minor cuts or abrasions

3. Patients needing immediate surgery

4. Life-threatening injuries needing priority

The correct answer is: Major/multiple bone or joint injuries without airway issues

Triage level yellow is designated for patients who have significant injuries but are not in immediate life-threatening situations. The correct choice highlights major or multiple bone or joint injuries, which require medical attention and intervention but do not pose an immediate threat to the patient's airway or overall circulation. This categorization is important in emergency situations where rapid assessment and resource allocation are necessary to ensure that those in the most critical condition are treated first. While the other options describe conditions that could also require care, they either point to less severe injuries (like minor cuts or abrasions) or to situations requiring immediate attention (like life-threatening injuries), which fall outside the yellow triage classification. Yellow is meant for patients who can wait for some time for treatment before their condition worsens, thereby simplifying the triage process for healthcare providers.