The nurse manager is conducting an annual disaster drill.

Disaster Triage Principles:

In disaster scenarios, triage prioritizes patients based on the severity of their injuries and the likelihood of survival.

The goal is to provide the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

Triage Categories:

Immediate (Red):Life-threatening injuries requiring immediate intervention.

Delayed (Yellow):Serious injuries needing treatment but not immediately life-threatening.

Minor (Green):Minor injuries that can wait for treatment.

Expectant (Black):Injuries are so severe that survival is unlikely, even with treatment.

Case Analysis:

Conscious with Femur Fracture:Delayed category, serious but not immediately life-threatening.

Conscious with Superficial Cuts:Minor category, least priority but still above expectant.

Unconscious with Internal Bleeding:Immediate category, needs urgent intervention.

Unconscious with Open Skull Fracture and Brain Matter Showing:Expectant category, very low chance of survival, thus least priority.

References:

American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)

World Health Organization (WHO) on Mass Casualty Management Systems