On a triage tag, which color represents the lowest priority?

On a triage tag, which color represents the lowest priority?

• A. Red
• B. Yellow
• C. Green
• D. Black

Answer: (D)

In mass-casualty triage, colors on a tag quickly show who needs care first and who can wait. The usual order is red for immediate life-saving needs, yellow for delayed care, green for minor injuries, and black for those who are deceased or unsalvageable with the current resources. Since the goal is to allocate limited resources to those who can still benefit, black represents the lowest priority.

In mass-casualty triage, colors on a tag quickly show who needs care first and who can wait. The usual order is red for immediate life-saving needs, yellow for delayed care, green for minor injuries, and black for those who are deceased or unsalvageable with the current resources. Since the goal is to allocate limited resources to those who can still benefit, black represents the lowest priority.