START triage uses a limited assessment of which patient attributes?

• A. Walking ability, respiratory status, hemodynamic status, neurologic status
• B. Pulse rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, pain
• C. Skin color, capillary refill, mental status, glucose
• D. Temperature, reflexes, pupil size, urine output

Answer: (A)

START triage is a rapid, four-check process that focuses on walking ability, respiratory status, perfusion (hemodynamic status), and mental status (ability to follow simple commands). These attributes let responders classify patients quickly: if the person can walk, they’re typically minor; if not, assess breathing first, then perfusion, and finally mental status to determine priority. This streamlined approach avoids detailed vitals and focuses on the quickest indicators of who needs immediate life-saving care. The other options include measurements not used in this rapid triage method, such as oxygen saturation, pain, glucose, temperature, reflexes, pupil size, or urine output.