Triage - Major incident declaration — DipIMC MCQ

Instant feedback + full explanation. One question, done properly.

ModerateMajor Incident ManagementTriage - Major incident declarationDipIMC

Adult minibus passenger is not walking because of an isolated ankle deformity but is breathing 18/min, has radial pulse and obeys commands. What is the triage category?

Educational content. Not a substitute for clinical judgement or local policy.

Reveal the answer and explanation

Correct answer: C — Priority 2

Priority 2 is the best answer because non-walking casualty with stable basic physiology is urgent priority. Dead is less appropriate because dead triage requires no signs of life after simple airway assessment; Untriaged is less appropriate because leaving the casualty untriaged undermines casualty flow and command. Priority 1 and Priority 3 are also suboptimal because they move attention away from the key pre-hospital priority.. The key DipIMC principle is to treat immediate reversible threats, communicate clearly and move the patient toward the right definitive care.

Reference: MIMMS Major Incident Medical Management and Support; JESIP Joint Doctrine; NHS England Major Incident Triage Tool