Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client with full-thickness burns on 72% of bodyA nurse is conducting a disaster preparedness drill with a group of nurses who are orienting to the facility. Which of the following triage tag colors should the nurse instruct the group to apply to a client who has full-thickness burns on 72% of his body?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Severe burns covering 72% are likely unsurvivable, warranting a black tag to prioritize resources in a disaster scenario.