North Carolina EMT State Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the North Carolina EMT State Exam with interactive quizzes and comprehensive explanations. Master your skills and gain confidence by reviewing key topics before test day!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

During the START Triage, what is assessed second?

Pulse
Breathing
Mental status
Skin condition

The correct answer is: Breathing

During the START Triage system, the second assessment involves evaluating the patient's breathing. The START (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment) system is designed for quickly categorizing patients based on the severity of their injuries in mass casualty incidents. The first priority is to determine if the patient is breathing. If they are not breathing, immediate action is taken to clear the airway and assistance is provided. Once this aspect is assessed, the focus shifts to the patient's breathing status. This step is critical, as ineffective or absent breathing indicates a need for urgent intervention. After assessing breathing, other factors such as circulation (including pulse) and mental status are considered. These assessments follow in importance to ensure a comprehensive approach to triaging the patient and determining the immediate care they require.