#1
Which of the following is NOT a typical component of an Emergency Department (ED) workflow?
Triage
Medical Billing
Patient Registration
Initial Assessment
#2
What is the primary purpose of the Triage process in an Emergency Department?
To assign patients to medical billing codes
To prioritize patients based on the severity of their condition
To schedule follow-up appointments
To administer emergency treatments
#3
What is the purpose of a triage nurse in the Emergency Department?
To administer medications to patients
To provide psychological counseling to patients
To assess and prioritize patients based on their medical needs
To handle administrative tasks in the ED
#4
Which of the following is a common imaging tool used in the Emergency Department for diagnosing injuries?
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Computed Tomography (CT) scan
Ultrasound
#5
What is the primary purpose of the 'Code Blue' protocol in the Emergency Department?
To notify staff of a patient requiring immediate assistance due to cardiac or respiratory arrest
To schedule elective surgeries
To announce a hospital-wide emergency
To organize staff meetings
#6
Which of the following tools is commonly used for documenting patient information in the Emergency Department?
Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
Accounting software
Word processor
Spreadsheet software
#7
What is the purpose of an Emergency Department Information System (EDIS)?
To manage hospital finances
To provide real-time patient tracking and management in the ED
To automate surgical procedures
To analyze market trends in healthcare
#8
What does the acronym 'EMR' stand for in the context of healthcare?
Emergency Medical Response
Electronic Medical Record
Emergency Medicine Registry
Emergency Management Resource
#9
What role does a scribe typically fulfill in the Emergency Department?
Performing surgical procedures
Transcribing medical charts and assisting physicians with documentation
Administering anesthesia to patients
Overseeing patient triage
#10
What is the purpose of the 'Four-Hour Rule' or 'Emergency Department Target'?
To limit patient visits to four hours
To ensure patients are seen by a physician within four hours of arrival
To prioritize patients based on their medical needs
To implement four-hour work shifts for staff
#11
In the context of Emergency Department (ED) operations, what does the term 'boarding' refer to?
Organizing patient records
Assigning rooms to patients
Delivering medical supplies
Holding admitted patients in the ED due to lack of inpatient beds
#12
In the context of Emergency Department workflow, what is the purpose of a 'fast track' area?
To expedite patient admissions
To provide specialized care for critically ill patients
To manage patient flow for less severe cases, reducing wait times
To conduct emergency surgeries
#13
What does the term 'diversion' mean in the context of Emergency Department operations?
Redirecting patients to other healthcare facilities due to overcrowding or resource limitations
Implementing a new triage system
Diverting hospital resources to other departments
Escalating a patient's condition
#14
What is the purpose of a 'disaster drill' in the Emergency Department?
To test the efficiency of electronic health record systems
To assess staff readiness and response to mass casualty events
To organize social events for hospital employees
To evaluate patient satisfaction
#15
What is the primary goal of implementing an 'early warning system' in the Emergency Department?
To predict hospital revenue
To identify deteriorating patients early and intervene promptly
To expedite patient discharge
To streamline administrative processes