What does triage mean at a scene with many injured people?

Sorting patients by urgency of need.

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  1. Sorting patients by urgency of need ✔
  2. Ignoring the most hurt person
  3. Treating everyone at the same time

Why: Triage sorts patients so the most urgent get care first when resources are limited.

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Answer: Sorting patients by urgency of need. Triage sorts patients so the most urgent get care first when resources are limited.

  1. Scouting America: First Aid www.scouting.org/merit-badges/first-aid
    Define the term triage and describe examples of triage situations
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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