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1 โ 10 (Triage & Prioritization)
1. First priority in emergency care is: A. Pain B. Airway C. Documentation D. Family support Answer: B Rationale: Airway is always the first priority in emergencies based on ABC principles to prevent immediate death. 2. A patient with severe respiratory distress is: A. Non-urgent B. Emergent C. Delayed D. Minor Answer: B Rationale: Breathing compromise is life-threatening and requires immediate intervention. 3. Triage decisions are based on: A. Arrival time B. Severity of condition C. Age D. Gender Answer: B Rationale: Patients are prioritized based on how life-threatening their condition is. 4. Red tag means: A. Minor injury B. Immediate care required C. Dead D. Delayed care
Answer: B Rationale: Red indicates patients needing immediate life-saving intervention.
5. Black tag means: A. Stable B. Deceased or expectant C. Minor injury D. Walking wounded Answer: B Rationale: Black indicates death or non-survivable injuries given available resources. 6. Chest pain patient is classified as: A. Non-urgent B. Emergent C. Minor D. Discharge Answer: B Rationale: Chest pain may indicate myocardial infarction requiring immediate care. 7. START triage is used in: A. ICU B. Mass casualty incidents C. Routine clinic D. Surgery only Answer: B Rationale: START is designed for disaster and mass casualty triage. 8. Green tag means: A. Critical B. Minor injury C. Dead D. Unstable Answer: B Rationale: Green indicates walking wounded with minor injuries. 9. Yellow tag means: A. Immediate B. Delayed but serious C. Dead D. Minor
C. Headache D. Fever Answer: B Rationale: Oxygen supports patients with impaired breathing.
15. First sign of shock is: A. Bradycardia B. Tachycardia C. Rash D. Fever Answer: B Rationale: Heart rate increases to compensate for low perfusion. 16. Shock is: A. High BP B. Poor tissue perfusion C. Infection D. Pain Answer: B Rationale: Shock is inadequate blood flow to organs. 17. Common trauma shock cause: A. Infection B. Hemorrhage C. Fever D. Allergy Answer: B Rationale: Blood loss reduces circulating volume. 18. Shock position: A. Sitting B. Supine with legs elevated C. Standing D. Prone Answer: B Rationale: Improves venous return and circulation. 19. Circulation assessment includes: A. Vision B. Pulse and skin
C. Hearing D. Speech Answer: B Rationale: Pulse and skin indicate perfusion status.
20. IV fluids in shock: A. Cause infection B. Restore volume C. Stop breathing D. Increase pain Answer: B Rationale: Fluids replace lost circulating volume. **21 โ 30 (Trauma Care)
- First priority in trauma patient is:** A. Pain control B. Airway C. X-ray D. Documentation Answer: B Rationale: Airway is always the first priority in trauma based on ABC life-saving sequence. 22. Suspected spinal injury requires: A. Movement B. Immobilization C. Feeding D. Sitting upright Answer: B Rationale: Immobilization prevents further spinal cord damage. 23. Open fracture care includes: A. Massage B. Sterile dressing C. Heat application D. No intervention Answer: B Rationale: Sterile dressing prevents infection in open wounds. 24. Internal bleeding is suspected when patient has: A. Stable BP
B. Airway obstruction C. Bruise D. Scratch Answer: B Rationale: Airway obstruction causes immediate death if untreated.
30. Primary trauma survey follows: A. ABCDE B. Diet C. Sleep D. History Answer: A Rationale: ABCDE ensures systematic life-saving assessment. **31 โ 40 (Cardiac & Respiratory Emergencies)
- Chest pain may indicate:** A. MI B. Rash C. Flu D. Headache Answer: A Rationale: Chest pain is a key sign of myocardial infarction. 32. MI treatment includes: A. Oxygen B. Food C. Exercise D. Sleep Answer: A Rationale: Oxygen improves myocardial oxygen supply. 33. Cardiac arrest requires: A. Antibiotics B. CPR C. Food D. Rest Answer: B Rationale: CPR maintains circulation and oxygenation.
34. Defibrillation is used for: A. Fever B. Ventricular fibrillation C. Rash D. Pain Answer: B Rationale: VF is a shockable lethal arrhythmia. 35. Stroke FAST sign includes: A. Fever B. Facial droop C. Rash D. Cough Answer: B Rationale: Facial asymmetry is a key stroke indicator. 36. Respiratory failure presents as: A. Normal breathing B. Severe dyspnea C. Hunger D. Rash Answer: B Rationale: Severe breathing difficulty indicates failure. 37. Asthma emergency treatment is: A. Bronchodilator B. Antibiotics C. Surgery D. Ice Answer: A Rationale: Bronchodilators open constricted airways. 38. First drug in anaphylaxis is: A. Antihistamine B. Epinephrine C. Antibiotic D. Painkiller Answer: B Rationale: Epinephrine reverses airway swelling and shock.
Answer: B Rationale: Increased heart rate compensates for reduced perfusion.
44. Hemorrhagic shock is caused by: A. Infection B. Blood loss C. Allergy D. Fever Answer: B Rationale: Loss of blood volume leads to inadequate circulation. 45. Primary trauma survey follows: A. ABCDE B. Diet plan C. History only D. Lab tests Answer: A Rationale: ABCDE ensures systematic life-saving assessment. 46. Suspected spinal injury requires: A. Movement B. Immobilization C. Sitting D. Walking Answer: B Rationale: Prevents further spinal cord damage. 47. Burn emergency management includes: A. Ice application B. Cool water irrigation C. Oil application D. Heat application Answer: B Rationale: Cooling reduces tissue injury and pain. 48. Pneumothorax presents with: A. Chest pain and dyspnea B. Rash C. Headache D. Fever
Answer: A Rationale: Air in pleural space causes lung collapse.
49. Tension pneumothorax is characterized by: A. Tracheal deviation B. Normal breathing C. Rash D. Fever Answer: A Rationale: Pressure shifts mediastinum causing deviation. 50. Stroke screening tool is: A. APGAR B. FAST C. GCS D. BMI Answer: B Rationale: FAST identifies facial droop, arm weakness, speech issues, time. **51 โ 60 (Critical Care & Emergency Interventions)
- CPR is indicated when patient has:** A. Pulse B. No pulse C. Fever D. Rash Answer: B Rationale: CPR is used in cardiac arrest. 52. Fluid of choice in shock is: A. Dextrose only B. Normal saline C. Oil D. Alcohol Answer: B Rationale: Restores circulating blood volume. 53. Seizure emergency priority is: A. Feeding B. Airway protection
C. Rash D. Infection Answer: A Rationale: Suggests brain injury or increased intracranial pressure.
59. MI complication is: A. Arrhythmia B. Rash C. Fever D. Cough Answer: A Rationale: Heart electrical instability occurs after infarction. 60. Most common stroke type is: A. Hemorrhagic B. Ischemic C. Traumatic D. Infectious Answer: B Rationale: Caused by blockage of cerebral blood flow. **61 โ 70 (Emergency Nursing Actions)
- Oxygen is given for:** A. Fever B. Hypoxia C. Rash D. Pain Answer: B Rationale: Ensures adequate tissue oxygenation. 62. Bleeding control method is: A. Massage B. Direct pressure C. Heat D. Ice only Answer: B Rationale: Direct pressure stops hemorrhage effectively.
63. Triage goal is to: A. Treat fastest B. Save most lives C. Treat oldest D. Treat easiest Answer: B Rationale: Prioritizes survival in mass casualty events. 64. Burn severity depends on: A. Color B. Depth C. Age D. Gender Answer: B Rationale: Depth determines tissue damage. 65. Shock monitoring includes: A. Urine output B. Hair growth C. Vision D. Hearing Answer: A Rationale: Indicates kidney perfusion. 66. Anaphylaxis causes: A. Airway swelling B. Rash only C. Fever D. Cough only Answer: A Rationale: Life-threatening airway obstruction. 67. Asthma is characterized by: A. Wheezing B. Rash C. Fever D. Pain Answer: A Rationale: Airway narrowing causes wheezing.
Answer: B Rationale: Walking wounded with minor injuries.
73. Yellow tag means: A. Immediate B. Delayed care C. Dead D. Minor Answer: B Rationale: Serious but stable injuries. 74. Red tag means: A. Minor injury B. Immediate life-saving care C. Dead D. Discharge Answer: B Rationale: Critical condition requiring urgent intervention. 75. Black tag means: A. Stable B. Expectant/deceased C. Minor injury D. Walking wounded Answer: B Rationale: No survival expected with available resources. 76. Nurse role in emergency is: A. Documentation only B. Rapid assessment C. Billing D. Waiting Answer: B Rationale: Quick assessment saves lives. 77. Airway opening technique is: A. Jaw thrust/head tilt chin lift B. Massage C. Feeding D. Sitting
Answer: A Rationale: Opens airway in unconscious patients.
78. Breathing assessment includes: A. Chest rise B. Hair color C. Vision D. Hearing Answer: A Rationale: Indicates ventilation effectiveness. 79. Circulation assessment includes: A. Pulse B. Speech C. Vision D. Hearing Answer: A Rationale: Shows perfusion status. 80. Final emergency goal is: A. Documentation B. Stabilization C. Billing D. Waiting Answer: B Rationale: Stabilizing life-threatening conditions is priority.
