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Survivor reception triage — DipIMC MCQ

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ModerateScene Safety and GovernanceSurvivor reception triageDipIMC

At a major incident, a walking adult casualty reports severe anxiety but has no injuries on first pass. He is trying to leave the survivor area without registration. What is the triage category?

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Correct answer: APriority 3 (green) with registration and later reassessment

Walking casualties are initially P3, but they should be registered and reassessed because deterioration, occult injury or psychological needs may emerge. Visible distress alone does not make the casualty P1. Failing to record details undermines accountability and reunification. The pearl is that major incident care includes tracking people, not just treating wounds.

Reference: NHS England MITT 2023; MIMMS; JESIP