The goal of triage is to quickly identify those victims who are in the most need of rapid treatment and transport, and to determine where they are found in less than 60 seconds.

• A. The above statement is true
• B. To classify patients by color codes only
• C. To treat all patients on site
• D. To transport all patients immediately without triage

Answer: (A)

Triage is about quickly sorting victims so those in the greatest need for immediate treatment and rapid transport are identified first, and responders know where to locate and move them. The emphasis on performing the initial assessment in about 60 seconds reflects the need to act fast to prioritize care and deployment of resources, so the most urgent patients aren’t delayed. This aligns with the described goal of rapidly identifying who needs rapid treatment and transport and determining where they are, rather than trying to treat everyone on scene or moving all patients without any prioritization. Color coding is a common tool within triage, but the essential purpose is the rapid identification and placement of patients for timely care.