#1
What is the first step in the prioritization of patient care?
Administering medication
Performing physical assessment
Obtaining a health history
Performing a rapid triage assessment
#2
What is the primary responsibility of the charge nurse in an emergency department?
Directing patient flow and managing resources
Performing bedside procedures
Providing counseling to patients
Completing paperwork and documentation
#3
What is the first step in the nursing process when caring for a patient in an emergency situation?
Planning
Assessment
Implementation
Evaluation
#4
What is the primary role of the emergency medical services (EMS) team?
Providing primary care
Performing diagnostic tests
Administering medications
Providing prehospital care and transportation
#5
Which of the following is a priority assessment in a patient with chest pain?
Checking peripheral pulses
Administering pain medication
Obtaining a 12-lead ECG
Assessing for urinary retention
#6
In a mass casualty incident, what is the primary role of the triage nurse?
Administering medications
Performing surgeries
Assigning patients to treatment categories
Providing emotional support to patients
#7
What is the priority action for a patient with suspected stroke?
Administering pain medication
Obtaining a urine sample
Performing a neurological assessment
Providing food and water
#8
Which of the following patients should be seen first in the emergency department?
A patient with a minor laceration
A patient with chest pain
A patient with a fractured finger
A patient with a sprained ankle
#9
In a patient experiencing anaphylaxis, what intervention takes precedence?
Administering epinephrine
Obtaining vital signs
Starting an IV line
Performing a head-to-toe assessment
#10
When delegating tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), what is essential?
Providing detailed instructions
Expecting independent judgment
Avoiding supervision
Minimizing communication
#11
During a code blue, what is the first action the nurse should take?
Initiating chest compressions
Administering oxygen
Calling for help and activating the code team
Obtaining vital signs
#12
When delegating tasks, what principle should the nurse follow?
Delegating tasks randomly
Delegating based on personal preference
Delegating based on the patient's condition and the competency of the staff
Delegating only non-essential tasks