Question

When working after the occurrence of a natural disaster, the LPN uses a color coding system for triaging clients. Which of these would be an accurate example of this?

Accepted Answer

A black sticker is placed on a client whose injuries prove to be fatal.

Answer

Yellow is placed on a client who is stable and can wait the longest to be treated.

Answer

Green is placed on a client with an occluded airway and difficulty breathing.

Answer

Red is placed on a client who is losing a lot of blood due to massive trauma.

Question 18 - Safety and Infection Control Practice Test for the NCLEX-PN Exam