Which line lists the number of patients by precedence?

• A. Line 1
• B. Line 3
• C. Line 4
• D. Line 5

Answer: (B)

In triage, precedence refers to how urgently a patient needs care. The line that lists the number of patients by precedence is the one that shows a breakdown of patients across each priority category (for example, how many are Immediate, how many are Delayed, how many are Minimal, how many are Expectant). This line directly answers “how many patients fall into each priority,” which is essential for allocating treatment and resources quickly.

If you see a line that simply shows a total patient count or that groups patients by another factor (like age or type of injury) without tying them to priority, that line wouldn’t answer the question about distribution by precedence. The line with counts for each precedence category provides the needed distribution to understand overall readiness and response needs.