Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1609 (Set 49)

What is it called when you sort accident victims according to the severity of their injuries?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — triage

Triage is the systematic process of sorting and prioritizing accident victims based on the severity of their injuries to maximize survival rates when medical resources are limited, a critical protocol during mass casualty incidents aboard ships.

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