If a conscious patient has only minor abrasions and can speak, which triage tag is assigned?

In a triage situation, the prioritization of patients is based on the severity of their injuries and the urgency of medical treatment required. For a conscious patient with only minor abrasions who can speak, the triage tag assigned is green. This color is designated for patients with minimal injuries who do not require immediate medical attention and can wait for care without a significant risk to their health.

Green-tagged patients are often categorized as "walking wounded." They are typically stable and can either assist in their own care or wait for assistance as more critical patients are treated first. This triage system allows emergency responders to effectively allocate resources to those in greatest need.

In this context, a red tag signifies immediate life-threatening conditions requiring urgent intervention, while a yellow tag is for serious but not immediately life-threatening situations. A black tag indicates that a patient is deceased or has injuries that are so severe they are unlikely to survive regardless of care. Thus, in the case described, the green tag accurately reflects the patient's stable condition and minor injuries.